Diseases of a maltese

Health of malteses rather strong, however is diseases to which malteses are predisposed more, than to others.

On a photo: maltese. Photo: akc.org

Main diseases of malteses

1. the Diseases connected with sight (glaucoma, a blindness, an eye retina atrophy, дистихиаз).
2. Chronic heart disease.
3. Barmy dermatitis.
4. Hydrocephaly.
5. Kriptorkhizm.
6. Hypoglycemia.
7. Deafness.
8. Stenosis of the gatekeeper of a stomach.
9. patella Dislocation.

All these diseases of malteses hereditary so it is very important to find out upon purchase of a puppy, are how healthy parents how many there live dogs from this nursery as puppies from the previous dung develop whether parents have tests for genetic diseases.

How to prevent diseases of a maltese

To prevent diseases of a maltese, attentively watch the pet. If you noticed signs of feeling sick (vomiting, diarrhea, lameness, slackness, apathy, dacryagogue, temperature increase and others), as soon as possible address the veterinarian.

about preventive actions: in time and regularly vaccinate a dog and process from parasites (worms, fleas and pincers).