SakshiIrish Setter
This endearing breed inherits many diseases from their ancestors. They are prone to Quadriplegia and amblyopia. They also suffer from epilepsy that is curable with the help of medicine. Some of the dogs from this breed may find it difficult to walk and even stand. They also get down with Canine Leukocyte CAD. It destroys the capability of the immune system to battle diseases. No, this is not the end! they also suffer from life-risking Gastric Torsion. This disease generally occurs if they are fed large meal or if they are eating in hurry without chewing the meal properly. One can avoid this illness by not committing above-mentioned mistakes.
Siberian Husky
The 10% of the population of Siberian Husky’s are prone to cataract that can result in complete blindness by the age of 3. They are also prone to many autoimmune disorders. Not just that they are open to various skin diseases such as itchiness and bacterial infections, rashes. Siberian Husky can also suffer hair loss. Though the otherwise strong breed also falls for hypothyroidism, heart disease, epilepsy, and laryngeal paralysis. However, this breed is less affected by the orthopedic diseases in comparison with any other breed. So, the owner of this breed needs to take complete care of its pet.
Shih Tzu
The all furry breed Shih Tzu too suffers from several maladies. They get Patellar luxation very commonly. Another common ailment found in them is wobbly kneecaps that misplace their kneecaps that results in the skipping or limping steps by them and in some cases the immobility. Though the disease gets cured automatically it is not always like that. In worst cases, the dog has to undergo surgeries in order to get rid of the kneecap problem and arthritis. The toy is highly likely to get proptosis that is an eyesight affecting disease that can cause blindness.
Bulldog
Bulldogs may look very strong but when it comes to illness they don’t lag behind any other breed. Most of the disease that they suffer from are genetic in nature. The dogs of this breed are described as “the most extreme instance of genetic manipulation on any animal breed in the world.” They easily contract Muzzle pyoderma a skin disease that is caused by the wrinkled skin. With that, it also has hip and elbow dysplasia and patellar. They are also vulnerable to folliculitis, a disease in which the hair follicles gets infected. Surprisingly, every fifth English Bulldog suffers from it. They also develop valve infections and Circulatory Arteriovenous fistula.
Dachshund
They have been suffering from chondrodysplasia(dwarfed legs, long back) since the time they are bred. So they always have orthopedic problems. Though this one is common and expected among them, the most serious disease in them is of intervertebral disk disease that causes severe pain and lameness. If the disease remains untreated it can turn into hindquarter paralysis. If we go by the general estimation then every fourth Dachshund is the victim of disk disease. Luxating Patella is another disorder that can be seen in this breed and it also requires surgery that can be very expensive. They are also prone to eye disease, thyroid, and diabetes.
Cocker Spaniel
The generally 12-year long lifespan of Cocker Spaniel is susceptible to Hip Dysplasia that is the malformation of hip joints. They also fall victim to Familial Nephropathy that affects the filtering function of the kidney. Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in them leads to inner and outer bleeding turning them anemic. The female dogs of this breed generally get diagnosed with Mammary Tumors. Cocker Spaniel like its other fellow breed suffers from Intervertebral disc disease that causes back pain and paralysis. Their beautiful floppy ears develop the ear infections. They should be taken for the routine checkup for their hip, knee, thyroid, and eye.