These crumbs are only seemingly fragile and tender. But the age of this breed is several hundred years, and it went to the kids for good. Almost all dogs of the Chihuahua breed are distinguished by strong health, and the owners with them usually do not have big problems. But they are living beings, which means that they always have the chance to catch an infection or get injured. Breeders should know how to recognize the main Chihuahua diseases, their symptoms, because in many cases it is crucial for the life of our pets.
Diseases of Chihuahua puppies
An open fontanel is a common phenomenon in toddlers of this breed. They all have a soft patch on the animal's head. Like a child, it gradually closes and over time does not bring trouble to the owners of the puppy. But there are cases when the process is not completely completed. Such chihuahuas require careful treatment, any minor injury can lead to the death of the pet.
Hydrocephalus, which is also called a dropsy of the brain, often happens due to injuries that occurred during improper births. In such puppies, the head has an irregular shape, it is enlarged and looks swollen. Modern medicine uses shunting or steroids to relieve pressure on the brain, but usually these animals die before the age of four months.
Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose in the blood of chihuahua puppies. Most often this is due to poor animal nutrition. It leads to sluggishness, sluggish appearance, tongue and gums have a non-natural grayish-blue hue.
Other Common Chihuahua Dog Diseases
- hip dysplasia - dogs have an incorrect "jumping" gait, which is caused by a defect in the femur or knee cap;
- disturbance of the heart, noise, stenosis (deformity) of the pulmonary valve
- manifested in the form of dyspnea, coughing, blueing of the gums and tongue, immediate examination and lowering of physical exertion is recommended;
- a sleeping trachea - causes labored breathing, most often such a defect is inherited.
There are other common diseases in Chihuahua that are common to all dogs - urolithiasis , various eye infections, parasites, inflammation in the mouth. It is best to bring a pet to the veterinarian for an examination, which will diagnose and identify all violations at an early stage.