knoxville akitas

All pedigree dogs have health issues and the akita is no exception on this page you can find information on these issues

Bloat:

Owners of Large Dogs should be aware of the Potential Life Threatening Condition known as Gastric Dilatation Volvulous (G.D.V.) Commonly Known as Bloat.

This serious condition occurs when the stomach `Twists`. This causes a rapid accumulation of gas and its inability to escape from the stomach. The result is increased stomach pressure and gradual death of tissue in the stomach. If untreated, death will occur due to shock and heart problems.

Studies have shown that dogs most prominently at risk are large, deep-chested dogs. Management and feeding patterns may also be factors: Overeating, Rapid Eating, Single Daily Meals, High Water Consumption, and delayed gastric emptying time, also the hight level at which they feed may also be involved. 

The condition is Rapidly Life Threatening. Prompt Medical and surgical Treatment is essential for this condition stomach decompression is done along with treatment, for shock followed by surgery to correct the stomach rotation.

Symptoms that owners might observe are Bloated Abdomen, Retching White Foam, restlessness, Panting and Lethargy. studies indicate that dogs that receive the quickest treatment are the most likely to survive.  

Hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling and lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and occasionally in humans, but is most commonly associated with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds.all breeding stock must be hip scored and when buying a puppy make sure both parents have been hip scored

Is an eye condition which eventually can cause blindness it is an unpleasent hereditary condition and must be tested in all breeding dogs.

 hypothyroidism are caused by a decrease in normal thyroid hormone activity. The disorder may be acquired (a progressive deficiency of thyroid hormone) or congenital (meaning the animal is born with the disorder).