Knowing the different diseases that can affect your curly bichon is essential, you should be warned and anticipate any clinical signs.
In this peritoAnimal article, we will explain some of the major diseases affecting curly bichon. Like any other breed of dog, they can have infectious, parasitic and other diseases. However, there are hereditaries that can occur more in these breeds than in others.
Discover in this article Animal Expert the most common diseases of curly bichon.
As with other breeds of white-haired dogs, the curly bichon has a certain predisposition to allergy.
The explanation for the fact that pets are very prone to skin problems is because they have less pigmentation (they have pinker skin) and therefore offer less protection. You should know the following symptoms of skin disease or allergy:
In case of possible clinical signs of a skin problem in your curly bichon, it is essential to consult a veterinarian who correctly diagnoses the cause in order to initiate appropriate treatment.
Possible causes of skin problems in curly brode are
It is quite possible that some of the causes are hereditary and that this breed has a genetic predisposition to develop skin problems. For this reason, a responsible breeder should not breed bugs with skin problems, as these could be genetically transmitted to their offspring.
Treating skin diseases can be time-consuming and expensive. That’s why the best weapon is prevention. The focus should be on strengthening the dog’s immune system, ensuring that the dog has a good basic diet and exercise. In addition, to avoid skin problems, it is necessary to:
Curly bichon dogs are predisposed to a disease called a urinary lithias. This disease consists in the formation of urinary stones, i.e. the accumulation of minerals, magnesium, calcium oxalate, among others, can form stones in the urinary tract of the dog.
The best way to avoid these problems is to always have clean, fresh water available to the dog. It is very important that your duckling is always well hydrated.
The most common orthopedic problem in curly bichon dogs is patellar dislocation. You should know the following symptoms of patellar status:
In addition to the allergies we have already mentioned, dental problems are one of the main causes that lead the guardians of curly brogized dogs to the veterinary clinic. Many animals begin to lose their teeth around the age of seven. In addition, there are many cases of chronic gingivitis in this breed.
Chronic gingivitis, which is very common in curly bichon dogs, is severe inflammation of the gums that can cause a systemic infection. Due to the severity of this problem, it is essential that you have a mouth hygiene routine with your puppy.
Cataracts are the most common eye disease in Bichon Frisé dogs. They can be one-sided (in one eye) or bilateral (in both eyes). Cataracts are an opacity in the dog’s eye, which involves less vision and the dog may even go blind.
According to some studies, the curly bichon is the third breed with the most cases of this problem (affects approximately 11% of dogs of this breed). Treatment includes surgery to remove the cataract.
It is extremely important that dogs with this problem are not used for breeding, as there is a strong genetic component and the problem can be transmitted to the offspring. For this reason, it is very important that if you buy a breed dog, make it from a registered and trusted breeder.
If your dog shows signs of cataracts, consult an eye veterinarian. He is the best-prepared professional to deal with the problem.
There are common endocrine diseases in curly bichon dogs. Most of these diseases affect older animals, but they can also occur in young pets.
Overweight dogs are more likely to suffer from acute pancreatitis that can be life-threatening. Dogs on a low-fat, high-fat diet are very likely to have this problem. Symptoms of pancreatitis include:
Keep your dog on a healthy diet and encourage play and long walks to avoid this problem.
Diabetes mellitus occurs when there is a problem with insulin production by the pancreas. Without insulin to treat sugar, there is an excess in the dog’s blood and urine. The first clinical signs you should know about are:
Read our full article on diabetes in dogs: symptoms and treatment
This disease mainly affects older dogs, but cases of young dogs have been reported. Symptoms are very similar to those of other endocrine diseases:
Your veterinarian should perform additional tests, such as blood tests, to make a diagnosis.
Hypothyroidism is insufficient production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms of this problem include:
This problem is often mistaken for an allergy. It is important that your puppy is properly diagnosed by a veterinarian. Read our full article on hypothyroidism in dogs.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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