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Old English Sheepdog Health Conditions
The Old English Sheepdog is prone
to the following 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.
The Old English Sheepdog is prone
to the following minor 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.
Otitis Externa - Otitis externa is also
known as "Swimmer's ear" is an inflammation
of the outer ear and ear canal.
Retinal Detachment - Retinal detachment
is a disorder of the eye in which the
retina peels away from its underlying
layer of support tissue. Initial detachment
may be localized, but without rapid treatment
the entire retina may detach, leading
to vision loss and blindness.
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.
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.
Cerebellar Ataxia - The term cerebellar
ataxia is employed to indicate ataxia
that is due to dysfunction of the cerebellum.
Ataxia is a neurological sign and symptom
that consists of gross lack of coordination
of muscle movements.
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.
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