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In my experience with Löwchens, I have had no problems other than "hot spots" at certain times of the year and season. Although annoying, they are certainly not a problem for any length of time if tended to properly. Apart from that, and one "sprung toe", my dogs have been free of any health problems, and, in my opinion, are generally robust, healthy little guys pretty much free of genetic problems. I always worm my dogs on a regular basis, wash them weekly, and groom them daily, so I keep a close eye on their general condition. HOWEVER, please go here to a list of diseases or defects that have been known to affect at least one Löwchen somewhere, sometime. This is NOT common to the breed.
 Below you will find an extensive list of links to sites just brimming with information on health problems in canines. My advice to anyone concerned enough to search for answers, is go to your Veterinarian! These links are not substitutes for professional veterinary care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health condition in your dog. Sometimes when you leave a health problem for too long it can turn fatal and cause a lot of unnecessary heartbreak. The purpose of all these links is to help one maybe recognize any behaviour that could be health related.

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 ¦ Canine Diet ¦ Natural Diet Recipes ¦ Nutritional Values of Diet ¦ Herbs for Dogs ¦
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WARNING!
Those of you who use Kaopectate to control diarrhoea, especially in cats, need to be aware of the recent formula change. Due to concerns regarding lead levels in the old formulation the manufacturer of Kaopectate have changed the active ingredient to bismuth subsalicylate. Salicylates (e.g. aspirin, pepto bismol and now kaopectate) should only be administered to cats under veterinary supervision. Some dogs are also sensitive to salicylates.

Heinz - Body Anaemia
The recorded cases of Allium poisoning typically involved onion doses exceeding 0.5% of the animal's body weight. A dog weighing 60 pounds would have to ingest a 5-ounce onion or several cloves of garlic to begin the heinz-body process. Red blood cells regenerate quickly in healthy animals, so the overdose would have to be repeated frequently to cause harm.

Tea Tree Oil
Topical application of tea tree oil has caused temporary paralysis in some animals. As with other essential oils, tea tree oil should be diluted before being applied to dogs.

Yucca
The saponins that give Yucca it's soapy properties help relieve the inflammation of arthritis, but they can also irritate the stomach lining and intestinal mucosa resulting in bloat and over long term use can cause anaemia. Yucca should be avoided during pregnancy.

Essential Oils
Minute amounts of some essential oils have the potential to harm pets with allergies or epilepsy. They should be used with caution during pregnancy, whelping and lactation.

Comfrey
This popular herb contains compounds that when isolated and fed in large doses can cause liver damage. It is recommended to use comfrey in combination with foods, if at all.

Alfalfa Sprouts
Before consuming alfalfa sprouts purchased at the local grocer, be sure they are washed in a solution of grape seed extract to guard against potential Salmonella E. coli and other harmful bacteria. Alfalfa sprouts have been a topic of concern because they contain saponins which are chemicals that can damage red blood cells. Research on the toxic effects of canavanine shows that "L-canavanine rapidly decreases in plants as they mature during germination". Canavanine is also found in onions and garlic.

Bloat
Research has implicated mono-diets, gulping meals or large meals and commercial foods which contain grains or soy beans as the primary cause of bloat. Bloat can be prevented by feeding large chunks of raw meat, bones and other foods which provide regular eating exercise that strengthens muscles of the stomach and bowels.

 

¦ Alternative Health ¦ First Aid ¦ Grooming ¦ Handy Hints ¦ Vaccinations ¦ Diseases & Defects ¦
¦ Canine Skin ¦ Atopic Dermatitis ¦ Anal Sac Disease ¦ Canine Anatomy ¦ Colloidal Silver ¦ 
 ¦ Canine Diet ¦ Natural Diet Recipes ¦ Nutritional Values of Diet ¦ Herbs for Dogs ¦
¦ Ears ¦ Eyes ¦ Teeth ¦ Hypothyroidism ¦ Breeding & Whelping ¦

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