Papillon Dog Health Concerns
The Papillon is prone to the
following major health conditions:
none.
The Papillon is prone to the
following minor 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.
Seizures - Seizures manifest as
an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic
movements, and convulsions. Dental Problems
The Papillon occasionally has
problems with the following health conditions:
von Willebrand's Disease - von
Willebrand's Disease is a condition where you
have defective blood platelet function resulting
in excessive bleeding, caused a by a deficiency
in clotting factor.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy - Progressive
Retinal Atrophy is a group of genetic diseases
seen in certain breeds of dogs and, more rarely,
cats. It is characterized by the bilateral degeneration
of the retina, causing progressive vision loss
culminating in blindness. The condition in nearly
all breeds is inherited as an autosomal recessive
trait, with the exception of the Siberian Husky
and the Bullmastiff. There is no treatment.
Intervertebral Disk Disease - Intervertebral
Disk Disease is the abnormality of the cartilaginious
disks that normally provide cushioning between
the vertebra.
Allergies - Allergies are the hypersensitivity
reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can
vary greatly in intensity.
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