Weimaraner Puppies Blog

Athletic and built for hunting, the Weimaraner is a breed suitable for people with high levels of energy. In spite of its appearance and personality, some health issues afflict this canine. Let us look at these health concerns so that we can properly detect and manage them.

Dysplasia – This is the dislocation of the bone from the joint. The most common joint affected by this would be the hip. Signs and symptoms of this would be limping and difficulty in walking. Weight management should be the focus when treating this disorder. The diet should be balanced and fatty foods should be low to none. Brisk walking and jogs are best exercises for the Weimaraner to relieve it from excess energy and calories.

Bloat – Medically termed as gastric torsion, it is the condition where the stomach balloons because of gas build up then turns. The twisting motion of the stomach prevents the gas from escaping and may result in instant death to the Weimaraner. An intervention for this would be to feed the dog at least twice daily. Vigorous activity should be avoided right before and after eating. In addition, the feeding dish should not be placed in a high platform. This will prevent air from entering the stomach and discourage the dog from quickly finishing its meal.

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy – This is a bone disease with unknown causes. It usually occurs in fast growing dogs such as the Weimaraner. HOD occurs in the leg bones and is evident as deformed structures because of decreased blood supply in these areas during bone formation. Early detection is very important for this disorder so regular check up with the vet is necessary. Dogs that are experiencing this should be given a comfortable area to rest. Once believed to be beneficial, supplementing vitamin C is contraindicated because of increased calcium in the blood and may possibly worsen the condition.

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