Bichon Frise Health Issues
The Bichon Frise is prone to the following major
health conditions:
Patellar Luxation - Patellar Luxation is the abnormal
shallow groove in the knee sot hat the knee cap slips
n and out of the position, cuasing lameness. Patellar
Luxation is most common in small dogs.
Cushings - Cushings Disease is excessive secretion
of cortisol from the adrenal gland.
Allergies - Allergies are the hypersensitivity reaction
to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly
in intensity.
The Bichon Frise is prone to the following minor
health conditions:
Cataracts - Cataracts are opacities in the lens of
the eye, which can cause blindness.
The Bichon Frise occasionally has problems with
the following health conditions:
Liver Disease - Liver disease is a broad term describing
any single number of diseases affecting the liver.
Legg-Perthes - Legg-Perthes disease is a disorder of
small breeds of dogs. With this condition, the puppy
will grow normally until about three months of age.
At this time, the ball (femoral head) of the hip joint
begins to degenerate.
About the Author
Logan Winters is a long time dog owner and horseman,
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