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Health Concerns for Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is prone to the
following major health conditions:
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.
Cataracts - Cataracts are opacities in
the lens of the eye, which can cause blindness.
The Alaskan Malamute is prone to the
following minor health conditions:
Chondrodysplasia - Chondrodysplasia is
a type of dwarfism.
Hypothyroidisim - Hypothyroidism is a
condition in which the thyroid gland does
not make enough thyroid hormone. Early
symptoms: Being more sensitive to cold;
Constipation; Depression; Fatigue or feeling
slowed down.
The Alaskan Malamute occasionally
has problems with the following health
conditions:
Gastric Torsion - Gastric Torsion is
a medical condition in which the stomach
becomes overstretched by excessive gas
content. It is also commonly referred
to as bloat, gastric torsion, and gastric
dilatation-volvulus (GDV) when the stomach
is also twisted.
Hemaralopia - Hemaralopia refers to day
blindness caused by an abnormality of
the cone cells in the retina.
Polyneuropathy - Polyneuropathy is a
weakness or paralysis of of limbs due
to problems with peripheral nerves.
Seizures - Seizures manifest as an alteration
in mental state, tonic or clonic movements,
and convulsions.
About the Author:
Logan Winters is a long time dog owner
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