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Health conserns for the top 10 breeds of 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .

This is a list for people looking to add a new puppy to the home, keep in mind for the following top 10 breeds named by the American Kennel Club.

Labrador Retrievers: Cancer, hip/ankle/knee dysplasia, osteochondrosis and entropion.

German Shepherds: Hip/elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, epilepsy and chronic eczema.

Golden Retrievers: Shorter life span, hypothyroidism, eye disorders, elbow dysplasia, tumors and seizures.

Bull Dogs: Cardiac and respiratory disease, hip dysplasia, cherry eye, prone to heat stroke and skin disorders.

Beagles: Eye disorders, patellar luxation, glaucoma and epilepsy.

French Bull Dogs: Trouble breathing, heat stroke, respiratory disorders, spinal disorders, eye disorders, join disorders and heart disease.

Poodles: Inherited eye diseases that lead to blindness and blood clotting disorders.

Rottweiler: Aortic stenosis, hip/elbow dysplasia, entropion, ectropion, cruciate ligament rupture and cancer.

Yorkshire Terriers: Bronchitis, cataracts, eye disorders, digestive issues, vomiting and diarrhea.

Boxers: Cancer, heart conditions, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, epilepsy and gastric issues.

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