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- Common Diseases of Pomeranian Lulu
- patellar dislocation
- retinal degeneration
- Persistence of the ductus arteriosus
The German Spitz is a breed of dog that understands 5 other varieties:
- Spitz Wolf or Keeshond
- big spitz
- medium spitz
- small spitz
- Dwarf Spitz or Pomeranian Lulu
The difference between them is basically the size, but some federations consider that the German Dwarf Spitz, also known as Pomeranian Lulu, has its own characteristics and is classified separately.
Anyway, the Spitz Alemão Dwarf or Lulu da Pomerania is a breed of dog that has become quite popular in recent years in Brazil, and with the great demand for puppies of this breed, the demand that breeders have is greater, including increasing, cases of clandestine breeding and reproduction, which causes certain diseases common to the breed to be spread without due care.
For this, PeritoAnimal has prepared this article for you to be aware of the Common German Spitz Diseases.
Common Diseases of Pomeranian Lulu
The German Dwarf Spitz is also named after Pomeranian Lulu. It is an extremely affectionate and protective breed with its family, they are brave and fearless, and also quite curious and daring. If you want to know more about the Lulu Pomeranian breed, we have a complete article about it here at PeritoAnimal.
As it has become a very popular breed in recent years, precisely because of this friendly and docile personality, and because it is one of the preferred breeds by people who live in apartments and do not spend a lot of space, the demand for breeding dogs of this breed has increased. , and consequently the number of clandestine breeders interested only in profiting from the sale of these dogs. Because of this, the spread of the most common Pomeranian Lulu diseases has also increased. That's why it's so It is important to visit the place where the puppies' parents live, the so-called kennel matrixes, paying attention to the hygiene of the place and the health status of the parents.
Another important point that professional dog breeders must present is the parents' health history, with veterinary medical exams attesting that the mothers are not carriers of genetic diseases that can be transmitted to their puppies. Due to the value of these exams, which are costly, a person who breeds dogs just for the purpose of profiting from the sale, ends up not doing it, and only breeders really committed to the breed invest heavily in this, which ends up making the value of the puppy. That is why, be wary of very cheap puppies and ask about the breeding conditions of the parents, because, just to give you an idea, forced crossings by those who do not understand the subject very well can generate around 300 different genetic diseases, besides, there is the correct way to breed , because the degree of relatedness between the dogs increases even more the chances of the appearance of genetic diseases.
Between the most common diseases that affect the Pomeranian Lulu we have three champions:
- Displacement or dislocation of the patella or kneecap.
- Retinal degeneration.
- Persistence of the ductus arteriosus.
patellar dislocation
The kneecap as it is popularly known is a bone that is found in the knee region, surrounded by the cartilage capsule, this bone is called the patella. In dogs with a genetic predisposition, the patella ends up moving out of place, moving as the dog moves its leg, and depending on the severity it may or may not return to the place alone, however, it causes a lot of pain, the dog may limp, and depending on the cases, loses the ability to jump.
Unfortunately 40% of dogs of this breed they live with this problem of dislocation or dislocation of the patella, and in most cases, the problem is solved surgically.
To learn more about Patellar Dislocation in dogs - Symptoms and treatment PeritoAnimal has separated this other article for you.
retinal degeneration
Retinal degeneration is a serious problem and can lead to total blindness of Pomeranian Lulu. It is a condition genetically transmitted from parents to offspring, and offspring that have this defective gene cannot be reproduced, and must be neutered, so that this genetic condition is not passed on to future offspring again.
If you suspect your dog is blind, in this article we explain how to tell if your dog is blind.
Persistence of the ductus arteriosus
During the life of the fetus, in the mother's womb, the lungs are still not functioning, as the fetus receives all the nutrients and oxygenation from the blood through the umbilical cord through the placenta. Therefore, in fetal life, the ductus arteriosus is an important blood vessel, which serves to connect the pulmonary artery (which would carry blood to the lungs) into the aorta, which is responsible for carrying the blood to the rest of the body. After birth and rupture of the umbilical cord, the pup starts to breathe with its own lungs, therefore, the diversion of blood from the pulmonary artery through the ductus arteriosus is no longer necessary, and should disappear within 48 hours after birth.
If this does not happen, due to the wrong circulation of blood throughout the body, the puppy may develop cardiac insufficiency and the treatment is surgical only, to remove the ductus arteriosus causing the blood to be properly pumped to the lungs and then to the rest of the body.
It is also a disease with a genetic predisposition, and dogs diagnosed with persistent ductus arteriosus should not be bred.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.