Today's large pet article:
Large dog health
problems.Everyone has a preference as to the
size of dog they want and larger dogs are just as
popular as the smaller ones. With some breeds of
large dogs, you may have some health problems just
like the smaller ones, but hip dysplasia is the
number one health concern in older dogs because of
their bone structure. The Health problem in large
dogs also includes kidney failure and food
allergies.
Beautiful Large Dog Breeds
The Afghan hound and the Great Dane are very
large as they tower about other large dog breeds.
The German shepherd and the Rottweiler are a little
smaller than the hound and Great Dane but still fit
the large dog breed category. All of these breeds
suffer health problems in large dogs from birth to
adulthood.
Hip Dysplasia and Health Problems in Large
Dogs
Hip dysplasia is a condition that affects the hip
joint and prevents many male and females from
breeding. Breeds of dogs that have a possibility of
displaying hip dysplasia receive x-rays in the first
year of life to determine if they have such a
potential problem. If the dog shows positive signs
of hip dysplasia, they are deemed unsuited for
breeding. This does not affect their ability to be
the perfect and lovable companion.
Other Health Problems in Large Dogs
One health problem is diarrhea, which results
from many different reasons such as bacterial,
fungal and viral infections. Parasites also cause
dogs to have the diarrhea, depending on the type of
parasite. Some other reasons for diarrhea in a
healthy dog are over eating, changing the food and
indigestion. Some medications given to dogs also
cause diarrhea and at times can be severe.
If the dog continues to have diarrhea for more
than twenty-four hours, medical treatment is
required. The first thing you can try is a bland
diet of rice and potato instead of their regular
food. This may help, but in case it does not, you
may need to have a veterinarian determine the cause.