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Pointer Dog Health Concerns
The Pointer is prone to the
following major health conditions:
Entropion - Entropion is the
inversion of the eyelids, so that they roll
inward, often irritating the eye.
The Pointer is prone to the
following minor 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.
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 Pointer occasionally has
problems with the following health conditions:
Cataracts - Cataracts are opacities
in the lens of the eye, which can cause blindness.
Deafness - Deafness is the inability
to hear in either one or both ears.
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