Health
As a breed the poodle is long-lived and most remain healthy all their lives, but it is a good idea to become familiar with the most common health conditions your poodle might face.
By Sue Vickers on February 8, 2010
The American Veterinary Dental Society estimates that 80% of all dogs over the age of 3 have tooth decay and gum disease. Gum disease is caused by poor dental hygiene. Food particles and bacteria remain in the dogs mouth and plaque forms on the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged brushing poodle teeth, dog dental care, gum disease
By Sue Vickers on July 16, 2009
Dogs don’t react to allergies the way humans dog. While we may raise a racket by sneezing, hacking and constantly clearing our throat, our poodles usually suffer in silence. When pets inhale, come in contact with or ingest something they’re… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged poodle allergies, poodle health
By Sue Vickers on July 15, 2009
Blastomycosis is a serious systemic fungal disease that primarily infects dogs and people. While there have been reported cases in a variety of animals including cats and horses, they are relatively rare. Dogs are 10 times more likely to develop the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged blasto, blastomycosis, dogs, poodle health, risk factors
By Sue Vickers on June 30, 2009
Progressive Retinal Atrophy PRA is a family of possibly up to 30 related, yet different diseases in which the retina gradually deteriorates, eventually causing blindness in all affected dogs. PRA typically shows up as night… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged genetic eye diseases, poodle genetic diseases, poodle health
By Sue Vickers on June 30, 2009
Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles are healthy and long-lived animals. But as with any species or breed of animal, despite good care, health problems sometimes arise. Poodles suffer from a number of genetic diseases. 6sx5iwncgy Genetic diseases are… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged AIHA, blood, Cushing, disease, Hip, JRD, lethargy, poodle, poodle genetic diseases, Symptoms, Von Willebrand
By Sue Vickers on May 22, 2009
Hives and a swollen face are typical are allergic reactions to drugs, chemicals, something eaten, or even sunlight. Facial swelling (angioedema) and hives (urticaria) generally develop within 20 minutes of being exposed to the allergen…. Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged allergic contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, poodle, poodle health
By Sue Vickers on May 19, 2009
A diagnosis of an allergy and determination of exactly what the animal is allergic to can be made in two ways: Allergy testing (intradermal (skin) or blood testing) Eliminating things individually from the animal’s environment until the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged allergy testing, atopy, poodle, seasonal allergy
By Sue Vickers on May 18, 2009
Numerous cases of canine distemper have been reported this spring in Illinois, leading the Illinois State Veterinary Association (ISVMA) to urge dog owners to be certain their animals have been vaccinated…. Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged canine distemper virus, domestic dogs
By Sue Vickers on May 13, 2009
Allergies that can plague dogs are grouped into four types: flea dermatitis, food allergies, atopic (inhalant) and contact dermatitis. The most common type of allergy in dogs is flea allergy. Flea allergy is also the easiest to control. Use a… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged allergic contact dermatitis, common food allergies, flea allergy, inhalant allergy, irritant contact dermatitis
By Sue Vickers on May 12, 2009
Allergies are common in poodles, and dogs in general. An allergic reaction is an immune response to something in which the body is overly sensitive. Veterinarians see a lot of skin problems in dogs and cats. There are numerous conditions that cause… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Health | Tagged allergic reaction, chronic ear infection, ear problems in dogs, poodle, skin problems in dogs
