Vizsla Dog Breed Health Quiz

1. Have You Heard of Polymyositis?

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This is an immune inflammatory disorder that effects the tongue and other muscles used in swallowing and elsewhere in the head. Symptoms include vomiting, drooling and pain opening the jaw.

2. Have You Heard of Masticatory Muscle Myositis?

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Inflammatory disease affecting the muscles used to chew and bite. It's cause is unknown-but there is a simple blood test. It can be treated with medication.

3. Have You Heard of Myasthenia Gravis?

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Muscular weakness that is typically made worse with exercise. There is a malfunction in the nerve and muscle connections-the esophagus is often involved.

4. Have You Heard of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

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A syndrome whose causes are unknown that effects the stomach and intestines causing vomiting and diarrhea. Generally treated with diet and medication. B12 supplementation is important.

5. Have You Heard of Exercise-Induced Collapse?

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A condition that will effect dogs generally before two years of age. Five-twenty minutes after exercise the dog will walk wobbly and seem unstable but remain mentally alert. This is a genetic disease and a test is available.

6. Have You Heard of Sebaceous Adenitis?

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This is a hereditary skin disease in which the sebaceous glands become inflamed. The result is hair loss. There is no cure but frequent bathing and oiling the skin seem to help.

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7. Have You Heard of Addison’s Disease?

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This is an adrenal insufficiency that can be treated with a lifetime of medication. Symptoms include lethargy, anorexia and collapse. If diagnosed properly, the dog can lead a normal life.

8. Have You Heard of Entropion?

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This disease causes the lower or upper eyelids to roll inwards. Corneal ulcers can occur and effect the vision.

9. Have You Heard of Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis?

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This is an inflammation of the area around the brain and spinal column. Symptoms include stiffness and pain, an arched back and careful gait. If diagnosed early enough-the condition can be treated via medication.

10. Have You Heard of Pemphigus?

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This is an autoimmune skin disease that causes blisters, pus-filled spots and crusting. There are two types-Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common in dogs and not as severe as the other. It is generally treated via steroid medications.

Vizsla Dog Breed Health Quiz
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