How to protect your dog's health
Ensuring the well being of our dogs is our most important task. However, this requires some background knowledge. We have tried to collect some typical health problems that involve most dog owners, as well as certain breed-specific diseases.
Hip dysplasia
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We often hear dysplasia, but what are it symptoms? Dysplasia is a Greek word, it means malformative development. Mostly large breeds affected by this disease. The joints forming the cartilage surfaces covering them do not fit together properly. Due to this flaw in the fit, lateral joint cartilage abnormalities and joint changes may occur depending on the type and severity of dysplasia. In mild forms of dysplasia, the dog can live asymptomatic, but in the case of more severe dysplasia movement disorder, as well as lacrimation with permanent joint pain, may develop.
The disease is genetically inherited by 50% and in 50% by the maintenance conditions. Genetic predisposition: The tendency of dysplasia can be inherited 50%. Thus, the genes responsible for the development of dysplasia can be acquired by inheritance before the dog is born. The onset of the disease is thus predetermined, which can only be influenced to a lesser extent by appropriate maintenance, nutrition and movement conditions. At the moment of birth, the hip joints appear to be healthy, the genetically defined abnormal hip formation is only due to growth. Symptoms of the disease may develop around the age of half and one year, but may occur at any time in later years. Dysplasia may be a classic case of late-onset abnormalities. The dog can be asymptomatic for years and then begin to deteriorate dramatically. The condition by keeping: For large, fast-growing puppies, it is important to keep the growth speed down. Adult body weight and size never depend on the rate of growth. Appropriate weight gain should not be determined by the ideal body weight of the breed, but by the condition of the animal. With a reduced food ration, we can raise a much healthier, adult animal. You should not run, work, step stairs with the puppy, as this can lead to deformation of overloaded joints that are still overweight. We usually recommend that the owner have to choose a form of motion in which his pet can indicate if he is tired. The end of a little play with ball will usually be that the puppy gets tired and gets passed out. This is just enough movement. However, it is not recommended to take longer walks on the leash. The dog goes as much as his master, and he will not be able to indicate that he will be enough today. Massiveness of hip dysplasia: HD/A - free HD/B - almost free or temporary HD/C - mild dysplasia HD/D - medium dysplasia HD/E - serious dysplasia All dogs in our breeding are tested for dysplasia and free from the disease. So we can minimize the possibility of genetic inheritance of abnormal lesions. All large dogs should be pre-screened for hip dysplasia at the age of six month. This can be solved by most veterinarians, the dog is stunned and an x-ray is taken from his hip. Evaluating this, the doctor can tell you what the dog's hips are. From this results we can draw a conclusion in the right direction about how to keep the puppy. |
Stomach twist
The stomach twist is a dreaded disease that surely leads to the death of the animal without immediate surgical intervention.
The concept of stomach twist:
For anatomical reasons, dog's stomach are an extremely flexible organ. The reason for this is due to the ancestors. The dog's ancestors, the wolves, had no unlimited food at their disposal, so nature had arranged that their stomachs were extremely flexible so that they could absorb as much food as possible. Unfortunately, this ancient property is particularly harmful for today's modern, domesticated dogs. The dog's stomach is very loosely suspended. You have to imagine a dog's full stomach like a huge balloon filled with water, held by two thin-thinned ducts, which can easily swing into with the smallest bad move.
In case of stomach twist, the dog's stomach turns around at it's own axis. This closes the entrance and exit of the stomach (esophagus, gut). As a result, large amounts of stomach accumulated in the stomach cannot be emptied, either in advance or backward, and fermentation processes begin very quickly and gases are released, leading to further expansion of the stomach. The stagnant stomach so far puts pressure on the twisted organs, obstructs the blood vessels of the digestive system, and circulating blood vessels crash within a short time. The large-sized stomach also exerts strong pressure on the diaphragm, causing breathing difficulties and then suffocation. We know that the blood circulation collapse, the release of toxins into the blood and the respiratory insufficiency are serious in themselves, but if we think that during the upset of the stomach, they coexist, and at the same time, very quickly, in about two hours, the effect of each other can be easily seen, how dangerous this disease is.
The concept of stomach twist:
For anatomical reasons, dog's stomach are an extremely flexible organ. The reason for this is due to the ancestors. The dog's ancestors, the wolves, had no unlimited food at their disposal, so nature had arranged that their stomachs were extremely flexible so that they could absorb as much food as possible. Unfortunately, this ancient property is particularly harmful for today's modern, domesticated dogs. The dog's stomach is very loosely suspended. You have to imagine a dog's full stomach like a huge balloon filled with water, held by two thin-thinned ducts, which can easily swing into with the smallest bad move.
In case of stomach twist, the dog's stomach turns around at it's own axis. This closes the entrance and exit of the stomach (esophagus, gut). As a result, large amounts of stomach accumulated in the stomach cannot be emptied, either in advance or backward, and fermentation processes begin very quickly and gases are released, leading to further expansion of the stomach. The stagnant stomach so far puts pressure on the twisted organs, obstructs the blood vessels of the digestive system, and circulating blood vessels crash within a short time. The large-sized stomach also exerts strong pressure on the diaphragm, causing breathing difficulties and then suffocation. We know that the blood circulation collapse, the release of toxins into the blood and the respiratory insufficiency are serious in themselves, but if we think that during the upset of the stomach, they coexist, and at the same time, very quickly, in about two hours, the effect of each other can be easily seen, how dangerous this disease is.
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The diagnostic of the stomach twist:
The symptoms of the disease are very characteristic and occur a few hours after eating. The most typical symptom is the extremely inflated, tight, drum-like abdomen. Mostly the dog is apathetic and suffers from shock symptoms. It may also be a typical telltale sign that the animal is gagging but cannot vomit. In addition, signs of restlessness, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing are typical. If such signs occur, the dog should be given immediate veterinary care and operated. It is advisable to advise your veterinarian by phone to prepare for the intervention. The chances of survival depend on how quickly you recognize and operate the stomach. The absence of late treatment or treatment will certainly lead to the death of the animal. Prevention options: The outcome of stomach upset is doubtful, surgical care is complex, and post-treatment is lengthy. It is therefore better to prevent stomach upset than to treat it, so you should take the following options:
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External and internal parasites
The parasitic or parasitic organisms live on/in the body of another species (the host species) and feed from it. The parasites that occur in dogs can be divided into two large groups: external parasites on the surface of the body and internal parasites inside the body of the host species.
External parasites:
The best-known external parasites are: flea, mite, and tick.
The dogs have spreading three infectious direct infectious diseases:
Fortunately, these infectious diseases directly spread by external parasites can be prevented by modern high-efficiency formulations.
At the same time, we should not forget about indirect diseases caused by external parasites. Think about it! Due to a harmless, but itchy flea bite, our dog - especially if it is sensitive to it - can scratch itself, and through the injured tissue other secondary infections can attack our pet. With this in mind, it is worthwhile to place great emphasis on the protection against external parasites, which can be selected from several different preparations.
Oral tablets, collars and spot-on formulas are the most fashionable. In the Luxury Guards kennel, we prefer spot-on formulations against everything else. The reason for this is extremely simple: in the case of dogs in the flock, the collar is not a good choice because it is cut off from each other. In oral tablets, we simply do not trust. Most veterinarians recommend it, and our answers are always if there will be a preparation in the market after 10-15 years and there is no evidence of any long-term, adverse side effects, then we will come back to it.
The internal parasites:
The vast majority of canine nematodes in dogs are in two main groups:
A dog's body provides an ideal living space for the wart, as their nutrition and reproduction are guaranteed until the end of the dog's life. In the case of an animal with an appropriate immune system, mostly, no visible symptoms occur. A healthy adult dog's intestinal system has a protective system that can prevent the grouping of adult intestinal worms in an amount that can cause more serious damage there.
However, in some cases serious damage to health, possibly death of the host animal, can be caused by helminths. The most common risk factors are:
However, the real danger is not that the adult worms or their eggs and larvae are in small amounts in the dog, but that it becomes an active part of the dog and promotes the spread of the parasites. And this is a great danger to humans!
However, if your dog is regularly wounded and your fellow human beings follow basic hygiene rules, the risk of spreading the infection can be minimized.
Regular dehydration refers to a worm drive with a broad spectrum of substances on a quarterly basis. Dogs that are fed with raw meat should be more often worn out!
External parasites:
The best-known external parasites are: flea, mite, and tick.
The dogs have spreading three infectious direct infectious diseases:
- Babesia
- Lyme-disease
- cerebral and meningitis
Fortunately, these infectious diseases directly spread by external parasites can be prevented by modern high-efficiency formulations.
At the same time, we should not forget about indirect diseases caused by external parasites. Think about it! Due to a harmless, but itchy flea bite, our dog - especially if it is sensitive to it - can scratch itself, and through the injured tissue other secondary infections can attack our pet. With this in mind, it is worthwhile to place great emphasis on the protection against external parasites, which can be selected from several different preparations.
Oral tablets, collars and spot-on formulas are the most fashionable. In the Luxury Guards kennel, we prefer spot-on formulations against everything else. The reason for this is extremely simple: in the case of dogs in the flock, the collar is not a good choice because it is cut off from each other. In oral tablets, we simply do not trust. Most veterinarians recommend it, and our answers are always if there will be a preparation in the market after 10-15 years and there is no evidence of any long-term, adverse side effects, then we will come back to it.
The internal parasites:
The vast majority of canine nematodes in dogs are in two main groups:
- nematode
- tapeworm
A dog's body provides an ideal living space for the wart, as their nutrition and reproduction are guaranteed until the end of the dog's life. In the case of an animal with an appropriate immune system, mostly, no visible symptoms occur. A healthy adult dog's intestinal system has a protective system that can prevent the grouping of adult intestinal worms in an amount that can cause more serious damage there.
However, in some cases serious damage to health, possibly death of the host animal, can be caused by helminths. The most common risk factors are:
- the dog's immune system is weakened (illness, age, etc.)
- puppy
- in pregnant or nursing mothers
- the parasites overgrow and take too much nutrients from the dog
However, the real danger is not that the adult worms or their eggs and larvae are in small amounts in the dog, but that it becomes an active part of the dog and promotes the spread of the parasites. And this is a great danger to humans!
However, if your dog is regularly wounded and your fellow human beings follow basic hygiene rules, the risk of spreading the infection can be minimized.
Regular dehydration refers to a worm drive with a broad spectrum of substances on a quarterly basis. Dogs that are fed with raw meat should be more often worn out!
Pseudopregnancy
In bitches it is a common disease resulting from strong instincts.
Poverty is an instinctive phenomenon that can be traced back to the ancestors of the dog. For wolves, reproduction is the prerogative of the dominant alpha pair. The best hunter of the village is usually the alpha female, who could not hunt because of the puppies. The puppies are educated without exception to females of lower rank who produce milk in the absence of alpha to breastfeed their cubs. So pseudopregnancy is a completely natural phenomenon, but for our pets it is an unpleasant and unwanted property.
Poverty is expected to be about two months after the end of firing. At this time, the bitch is against her, but in the absence of conception, she is not born, only milk production and maternal behavior develop: she gathers her toys, builds a nest, and can be more hideous.
Fortunately, treating pseudo-pregnancy is usually easy and without veterinary intervention. What should I do if my bitch has pseudopregnancy?
Usually the attention withdrawal is the best thing to do. Nobody likes to look through his dog, but in this case it is very useful. With diet and withdrawal of feed, the dog's body knows that, in the absence of food, it will not be able to nurture its "cubs", so pseudopregnancy usually goes away. Do not love the dog at this time, let's not take it for a couple of days, because the mother's instincts are intensifying and we only hurt her!
If pseudo-obesity does not disappear in a month or is too strong - go with a vaginal inflammation - visit our vet!
It is strictly forbidden to milk the dog's milk! Milk will be produced more strongly, in larger quantities. Head only for medical advice, in case of an extreme, inflamed breast!
Poverty is an instinctive phenomenon that can be traced back to the ancestors of the dog. For wolves, reproduction is the prerogative of the dominant alpha pair. The best hunter of the village is usually the alpha female, who could not hunt because of the puppies. The puppies are educated without exception to females of lower rank who produce milk in the absence of alpha to breastfeed their cubs. So pseudopregnancy is a completely natural phenomenon, but for our pets it is an unpleasant and unwanted property.
Poverty is expected to be about two months after the end of firing. At this time, the bitch is against her, but in the absence of conception, she is not born, only milk production and maternal behavior develop: she gathers her toys, builds a nest, and can be more hideous.
Fortunately, treating pseudo-pregnancy is usually easy and without veterinary intervention. What should I do if my bitch has pseudopregnancy?
- involving beloved objects
- do not let her together with puppies
- physical load, walk
- cooling breats
- feed withdrawal
Usually the attention withdrawal is the best thing to do. Nobody likes to look through his dog, but in this case it is very useful. With diet and withdrawal of feed, the dog's body knows that, in the absence of food, it will not be able to nurture its "cubs", so pseudopregnancy usually goes away. Do not love the dog at this time, let's not take it for a couple of days, because the mother's instincts are intensifying and we only hurt her!
If pseudo-obesity does not disappear in a month or is too strong - go with a vaginal inflammation - visit our vet!
It is strictly forbidden to milk the dog's milk! Milk will be produced more strongly, in larger quantities. Head only for medical advice, in case of an extreme, inflamed breast!
Ear and tail cut
We have been thinking a lot about writing about this topic because it is a fairly divisive and delicate issue. At the same time, there is an existing phenomenon in which we believe we have to take a stand.
The debate around the ear and tail is a decade-long past. According to his opponents, wagering is for aesthetic purposes only, but supporters argue that there are health reasons. We also have uncut and cut dogs in the Luxury Guards kennel. So we are happy to share our information and experience to help you make the right decision.
We have to consider three factors when we think about churning:
Aesthetic preference
Undoubtedly, the appearance of the cut and uncut Cane Corso is completely different. The cut Cane Corso is more eye-catching and a nicely cut eared dog is quite impressive. Passing by the dog, people clap one up and say "yes it is". An uncut Cane Corso is more of a kinder, more friendly impression that the lay people often miss with a fat labrador. For most people, if we show a picture of an average cutted Cane Corso, we get much more impressive feedback than it would be for a flawless but uncut dog. Unfortunately, when we take our cut dog on a walk, people go to the other side of the road, while when they go to the slaughterhouse, they are happily rushed, accompanied by a "jajj a cute labrador". In summary, the first impression caused by cut and uncut dogs is completely different.
Of course, what you like is completely relative. In our opinion, the appearance and character of Cane Corso is clearly reflected by the cut ear and tail, but it is not a problem for an experienced eye to notice the quality in an uncut dog.
Let's to be honest, most people share this opinion, but there is a conscience that, because of this, it is "unreasonable" to expose your pet to the risks and inconveniences of surgery. Unfortunately, the Cane Corso is very heterogeneous, so we can't even try to find out how the cute, leafy puppy ears will stand if they grow up and change their skull structure.
The debate around the ear and tail is a decade-long past. According to his opponents, wagering is for aesthetic purposes only, but supporters argue that there are health reasons. We also have uncut and cut dogs in the Luxury Guards kennel. So we are happy to share our information and experience to help you make the right decision.
We have to consider three factors when we think about churning:
- aesthetic preference
- functional aspect
- health issues
Aesthetic preference
Undoubtedly, the appearance of the cut and uncut Cane Corso is completely different. The cut Cane Corso is more eye-catching and a nicely cut eared dog is quite impressive. Passing by the dog, people clap one up and say "yes it is". An uncut Cane Corso is more of a kinder, more friendly impression that the lay people often miss with a fat labrador. For most people, if we show a picture of an average cutted Cane Corso, we get much more impressive feedback than it would be for a flawless but uncut dog. Unfortunately, when we take our cut dog on a walk, people go to the other side of the road, while when they go to the slaughterhouse, they are happily rushed, accompanied by a "jajj a cute labrador". In summary, the first impression caused by cut and uncut dogs is completely different.
Of course, what you like is completely relative. In our opinion, the appearance and character of Cane Corso is clearly reflected by the cut ear and tail, but it is not a problem for an experienced eye to notice the quality in an uncut dog.
Let's to be honest, most people share this opinion, but there is a conscience that, because of this, it is "unreasonable" to expose your pet to the risks and inconveniences of surgery. Unfortunately, the Cane Corso is very heterogeneous, so we can't even try to find out how the cute, leafy puppy ears will stand if they grow up and change their skull structure.
Camorra
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Cleopatra
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Uncut dogs can be classified into three groups:
Functional aspect
It is a golden rule that, in the case of dogs in the pack the dog with the hanging ears always pull the shorter. If the dogs are playing (and the Cane Corsos play roughly), the hanging ears and the long tail are always the weakest and most vulnerable points. One dog, if only by the game, would always like to pinch the uncut dog's ears / tail and play gently at the game. For dogs of such a large body and strength, this is, fortunately, the end of the injury, or, in the worst case, a torn ear or tail. An uncut ear is always easily injured and is very bleeding. Ear injury is not a direct life threat, but anyone who has seen a bleeding ear will never forget it.
Long time ago, when a working dog was injured and the injury prevented him from properly performing his assigned task, it was not just the job but the fate of the animal itself. In practice, ear and tail cuts were designed to remove parts of the dog that other animals / humans could have used with themselves, the dog. Of course, dogs have been functioning as companion animals since then, rather than being used for their ability to work, so this view has been changed. If function, I have to mention dog shows as well. At the shows, judges still prefer cutted dogs these days, but most EU countries are not allowed to enter the dogs. Initiatives and endeavors are in place to ban the cutted dogs from all the exhibitions, which can happen in a few years.
As a conclusion, held alone Cane Corsos do not cause any inconvenience to the uncut ears and tail. However, if you have more dogs at home, or you want to work with them, you may want to consider surgery.
Health issues
There is no hanging ear in nature, they say. We agree with that, it is a fact. In the wild, animals with hanging ears would have serious drawbacks. The hanging ear is the result of human intervention. It's not a natural thing for dogs to hang their ears off their ear canal, which can cause indirect health problems.
Cutting parties often refer to the fact that bacteria, infectious diseases, mites are most likely to grow in dark, damp places, provided by the ears on the ear canal. Thus, dogs with uncut ears are more prone to ear infections. The Luxury Guards kennel accepts this fact, but does not know about indirect health problems. We didn't find that there would be more problems with the ears of the uncut dog. In fact, we have to say that which dog is sensitive to the ear and prone to it, it doesn't matter whether it is cut or not.
The tail is a completely different question. In our experience, a hard, long tail can have serious disadvantages. The dog can cause serious injuries to himself, even when he walks. The long, hard tail is very easily damaged, the dog hits it, and it will be steady. He constantly scratches his cheek, chewing so hard to heal. A difficult healing wound is a gateway to various infections. In extreme cases, the tail can break and in many cases lead to amputation of the tail.
Is the ear and tail cut a painful, barbaric thing?
It is clearly not! The puppies' ears are also used to cut their tail in their cases, between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks. The procedure is under anesthesia, the ears / tail are cut off, stitched, and after 15 minutes the kid wakes up and can go home. After a few hours, the puppies are alert, hungry and ready to play. As the puppies completely go out of the sleeping pills, they act as if nothing had happened. The procedure is routine, and besides the risk of anesthesia, no other children are exposed.
In the coming weeks, wounds will require minimal treatment. This is called post-treatment. Until stitching (about 7-10 days), the wounds are needed to chamomile. After picking up the suture, when the wound is already wrapped, various epilation compositions may appear. When the ears of the puppies stand up, it always depends on the cartilage. In this case, it is worth giving them a good quality cartilage preparation.
We are convinced that ear cuttings have been banned for post-treatment. Long-cut ears -dobermann, boxer slowly and difficult to heal. Often we can see 2-year-old dobermanns with a locked ear. However, the Cane Corsos has a short ear that quickly heals and requires minimal aftercare.
Conclusion
Luxury Guards kennel feels has to take a stand on the issue, helping the prospective owners decide.
The Luxury Guards kennel is not cut supporter, but they don't oppose it. We recommend that everyone think about exactly why they buy the puppy and what they expect from it, and then make their decision accordingly.
- Ideally, the ear will skimp on the skull and will only rise slightly if the animal is watching (like as Cleopatra's)
- In some cases, the uncut Cane Corso's ears can develop into a so-called "rose ear". Several dog breeds also have rose ears, including Ca de Bou. This kind of stinging is most reminiscent of the wings of an airplane that divide on both sides of the head. This type of ear can be cute or foolish for a pet dog, but it can ruin the right head type.
- Uncut dogs are more common than we think of long, hanging ears, which are mostly spread on the ears of a bloodhound. If the ear is long and heavy, it will descend on both sides and give the dog a bad general appearance. At the hanging ear, the head appears to be rounded and gives the impression of a basketball, losing its square character.
Functional aspect
It is a golden rule that, in the case of dogs in the pack the dog with the hanging ears always pull the shorter. If the dogs are playing (and the Cane Corsos play roughly), the hanging ears and the long tail are always the weakest and most vulnerable points. One dog, if only by the game, would always like to pinch the uncut dog's ears / tail and play gently at the game. For dogs of such a large body and strength, this is, fortunately, the end of the injury, or, in the worst case, a torn ear or tail. An uncut ear is always easily injured and is very bleeding. Ear injury is not a direct life threat, but anyone who has seen a bleeding ear will never forget it.
Long time ago, when a working dog was injured and the injury prevented him from properly performing his assigned task, it was not just the job but the fate of the animal itself. In practice, ear and tail cuts were designed to remove parts of the dog that other animals / humans could have used with themselves, the dog. Of course, dogs have been functioning as companion animals since then, rather than being used for their ability to work, so this view has been changed. If function, I have to mention dog shows as well. At the shows, judges still prefer cutted dogs these days, but most EU countries are not allowed to enter the dogs. Initiatives and endeavors are in place to ban the cutted dogs from all the exhibitions, which can happen in a few years.
As a conclusion, held alone Cane Corsos do not cause any inconvenience to the uncut ears and tail. However, if you have more dogs at home, or you want to work with them, you may want to consider surgery.
Health issues
There is no hanging ear in nature, they say. We agree with that, it is a fact. In the wild, animals with hanging ears would have serious drawbacks. The hanging ear is the result of human intervention. It's not a natural thing for dogs to hang their ears off their ear canal, which can cause indirect health problems.
Cutting parties often refer to the fact that bacteria, infectious diseases, mites are most likely to grow in dark, damp places, provided by the ears on the ear canal. Thus, dogs with uncut ears are more prone to ear infections. The Luxury Guards kennel accepts this fact, but does not know about indirect health problems. We didn't find that there would be more problems with the ears of the uncut dog. In fact, we have to say that which dog is sensitive to the ear and prone to it, it doesn't matter whether it is cut or not.
The tail is a completely different question. In our experience, a hard, long tail can have serious disadvantages. The dog can cause serious injuries to himself, even when he walks. The long, hard tail is very easily damaged, the dog hits it, and it will be steady. He constantly scratches his cheek, chewing so hard to heal. A difficult healing wound is a gateway to various infections. In extreme cases, the tail can break and in many cases lead to amputation of the tail.
Is the ear and tail cut a painful, barbaric thing?
It is clearly not! The puppies' ears are also used to cut their tail in their cases, between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks. The procedure is under anesthesia, the ears / tail are cut off, stitched, and after 15 minutes the kid wakes up and can go home. After a few hours, the puppies are alert, hungry and ready to play. As the puppies completely go out of the sleeping pills, they act as if nothing had happened. The procedure is routine, and besides the risk of anesthesia, no other children are exposed.
In the coming weeks, wounds will require minimal treatment. This is called post-treatment. Until stitching (about 7-10 days), the wounds are needed to chamomile. After picking up the suture, when the wound is already wrapped, various epilation compositions may appear. When the ears of the puppies stand up, it always depends on the cartilage. In this case, it is worth giving them a good quality cartilage preparation.
We are convinced that ear cuttings have been banned for post-treatment. Long-cut ears -dobermann, boxer slowly and difficult to heal. Often we can see 2-year-old dobermanns with a locked ear. However, the Cane Corsos has a short ear that quickly heals and requires minimal aftercare.
Conclusion
Luxury Guards kennel feels has to take a stand on the issue, helping the prospective owners decide.
- we think that dogs bought mainly for foreign exhibitions are not worth cutting
- dogs that bought for work atleast the tail should be cut
- for hobby dogs, the owner decides at his own discretion. If the dog is the only one, the question is not relevant. If you bring the puppy to other dogs, you should consider ear and tail cuts.
The Luxury Guards kennel is not cut supporter, but they don't oppose it. We recommend that everyone think about exactly why they buy the puppy and what they expect from it, and then make their decision accordingly.
