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Health
Issues
I
could type up huge amounts of information on the health issues of
Standard Poodles, but it doesn’t get much more complete than the
information supplied on the Poodle Club of American website. I
encourage you to browse the PCA site, and thoroughly read the
information there on health issues in poodles. Don’t let this
information keep you from owning a poodle – these are just health
problems that can appear in the breed, and things you should simply
be aware of so that you can provide for the future health of your
puppy.
The typical certifications you will receive from Standard Poodle
breeders will be eye certifications, SA testing, OFA testing ratings
for hips/elbows, vWD testing, often thyroid screening. Some
breeders may supply others, but these are most usual. Then it’s up
to your good judgment, good research, and good questions to give you
the best possible feeling you can have that you are dealing with an
honest, reputable breeder before making the decision to purchase a
puppy from that breeder. Ask as many questions as you need to
satisfy yourself. Many breeders will also offer some form of
limited health guarantee. In my personal opinion, a breeder who
avoids answering direct questions about health issues should be
crossed off your list. Having a health issue occur in a dog or its
offspring is nothing to be embarrassed about - - continuing to breed
that animal is. It is also irresponsible and contaminates the
future of the breed.
Poodle Club of America
http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/health.htm
Health Issues in Poodles - Many issues concern poodle breeders
today, some of which affect only one of the varieties and some which
occur in the breed as a whole. Our site will provide some insight to
the topics that are of concern to Poodle owners.
o Addison's
o Basic Genetics
o Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (Bloat)
o Cushings
o Ear Care
o Epilepsy
o Hip Dysplasia
o Hypothyroidism
o Legg-Calve-Perthes
o Patellar Luxation
o PRA
o Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
o More Eye Health Links
o Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
o Von Willebrand's disease (vWD)
One way that you can make a difference with these issues is by
giving to the PCA Foundation, which is working hard to further the
understanding of the diseases, genetic anomalies and injuries which
affect these dogs.
Versatility In
Poodles - VIP is a non-profit 501c-3 organization devoted to
Poodles. Its primary purpose is to improve the health and promote
the many talents of this remarkable breed.
Poodle Health Registry - The non-profit Poodle Health Registry
serves as a permanent international open registry for disease
affecting poodles ...
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