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Common Health Issues found in Afghan
Hound Dogs
The Afghan Hound is prone to the following
major health conditions:
The Afghan Hound has no major health
concerns.
The Afghan Hound is prone to the following
minor health conditions:
Cataracts - Cataracts are opacities
in the lens of the eye, which can cause
blindness.
The Afghan Hound occasionally has
problems with the following health conditions:
Necrotic Myelopathy - Necrotic Myelopathy
is the loss of insulating myelin from
the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis.
Canine Hip Dysplasia - Hip dysplasia
is an abnormal formation of the hip socket
that, in its more severe form, can eventually
cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis
of the joints. It is a polygenic trait,
that is affected by environmental factors
in the production of the final phenotype.
It can be found in many animals and occasionally
in humans, but is most commonly associated
with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds,
particularly the larger breeds.
About the Author:
Logan Winters is a long time dog owner
and horseman, provides content for for
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