- Demodectic Mange (commonly known as Demodex or red mange) - Demodex is a skin disease, generally of young dogs. Demodex is extremely common in Boxers and Neapolitan Mastiffs. Caused by a small mite which always lives on the dog but when the immune system becomes compromised the mite population overpowers. Symptoms include; hair loss with or without redness and rash like\ pimples\pustules. Demodex comes in two forms; Localized and Generalized. Localized usually occurs at puppyhood and self resolves. Generalized tends to not self resolve and needs treatment. Treatment options vary depending on the severity, usually antibiotics are needed for secondary bacterial infections. All treatment options should be discussed with your vet.
- Cherry Eye - In this condition, the gland of the third eyelid prolapses as a pink fleshy mass protruding over the edge of the third eyelid. It can become inflamed and ulcerated. This condition is not painful but is very annoying to the dog. Tacking does not work in the Neapolitan Mastiff and the gland must be removed. If it is not removed, the problem will keep happening.
- Bloat - Bloating and twisting of a dog's stomach is a serious condition veterinarians call gastric dilation volvulus, or GDV. May be caused by overeating, especially in predisposed breeds, but often there is no underlying cause. A dog with GDV will have a distended abdomen and may appear restless and depressed and have dry heaves. If this happens to your pet, call your vet immediately! This can kill your pet very quickly!
- Hip Dyplasia - Hip dysplasia is a progressive degenerative condition of the pelvic joint that can lead to severe lameness and pain in large breed dogs. It can be very debilitating, but with the help of several ingenious surgical techniques, the function of the leg can be restored-sometimes almost to normal capacity. Dysplasia of the elbow joint is also common. This can affect Corgis as well as the big guys.
- Dilated Cardio Myopathy - Cardiomyopathy is a serious inherited disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should. There may be multiple causes including genetic predisposition and viral infections. The disease occurs most often in Doberman Pinschers and Boxers and may result in heart failure and sudden death. The signs usually include exercise intolerance and fainting. Treatment depends on the type of the disease and may include medications or implantable devices.
- Anesthetic Sensitivity – Boxers and Neapolitan Mastiffs are both sensitive to Acepromazine and Rompun. This should not be used on either of these breeds. Please discuss this with your vet before any surgery. This is important as it could be life threatening to you puppy\dog!
- Progressive retinal atrophy is a genetic eye disease that may affect several breeds of dog, including the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. This condition has been recognized in dogs for nearly a century.The retina tissue in the back of the eye contains nerve receptors called rods and cones. Progressive retinal atrophy usually affects the rods first, causing problems with vision in dim light. The cones, which provide daylight vision, are often affected later.
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