mercredi 16 mai 2007

Health




The Weimaraner is a deep-chested dog, which makes them a breed which is high on the list of dogs affected by bloat (gastric torsion). Weimaraner owners might never see this problem in their dogs but should be familiar with the ailment. Hip dysplasia is a major concern among Weimaraners,as with most large breeds of dog. It is generally recommended to acquire Weims only from breeders who have their dog's hips tested using OFA or PennHIP methods. Other health issues include:
* Cryptorchidism
* Elbow dysplasia
* Distichiasis
* Von Willebrands Disease
* Entropion
* Hypothyroidism
* Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
* Pituitary dwarfism
* Hypomyelinogenesis
* Renal dysplasia
* Progressive retinal atrophy.

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