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Greyhound - Specific Wellness Program |
 Dermatological Conditions
Pattern Baldness
About the condition:
- Pattern baldness is a hereditary condition in which a dog is born with a normal coat of hair, but signs of the condition will most likely appear before the age of one.
How to detect this condition:
- Symptoms may include crusty, oily, or scaly patches on the skin, small red bumps, and/or loss of hair.
Ventral Comedone Syndrome
About the condition:
- As greyhounds are so deep-chested, it is common for their chest to touch the ground when they are lying down. Due to this contact with the ground, it is easy for debris and bacteria to irritate the skin causing "blackheads" or occasionally pustules.
How to detect this condition:
- Observe the skin on the deepest part of your pet's chest for any irregularities. If pustules are present, they may be the result of a bacterial infection.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Exertional Myopathy (Rhabdomyolysis)
About the condition:
- Although this condition is more common in greyhounds that still race, it may occur after intense periods of exercise. When this occurs, there is a reduced supply of blood to the muscle tissue causing weakness, pain, and swelling. If it is left untreated, the condition may lead to renal (kidney) failure.
How to detect this condition:
- The symptoms usually include muscle pain and swelling. In severe cases, the symptoms may also include stiffness, collapse, and rapid or deep breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms following an intense period of exercise, your pet should be seen immediately.
Oral Health Problems
Periodontal Disease
About the condition:
- Inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around the tooth
- Bacteria accumulate in the mouth forming plaque and harden into tartar, which becomes a constant source for infection.
- Progressive stages can lead to tooth loss.
How to detect this condition:
- Halitosis or bad breath
- Yellowish/brown deposits on teeth
- Red or swollen gums
- Discomfort when mouth or gums are touched
- Decreased appetite with difficulty chewing
Ocular Conditions
Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis)
About the condition:
- A bilateral progressive inflammatory disease that affects the cornea. The cornea is the transparent, shiny membrane which makes up the front of the eyeball. You can think of it as a clear window. As pannus progresses, vision loss occurs.
How to detect this condition:
- Frequent eye exams can help detect this condition.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Greyhounds, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
We recommend six month wellness exams for the life of your pet since they age so much faster than humans do. Frequent visits allow us to discuss recent changes, detect potential problems, tailor diagnostic recommendations, and initiate therapy that will benefit your pet long term.
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A series of wellness consultations and vaccines are required as a puppy develops. Problems can be addressed early based on a breed's disposition. Early findings may dictate the path of future wellness.
The primary wellness consultation is scheduled for routine vaccines, the first line of prevention. The second wellness consultation is meant for vaccine boosters and basic wellness blood work. Wellness blood work is essential in early detection and treatment of medical conditions. Each consultation allows us to spend time with you to discuss any changes that may have occurred as your pet ages and make recommendations accordingly. Factors such as size, sex, age, lifestyle, and breed will dictate a patient's recommendations. Radiographs may be recommended for some patients as baseline evaluations for future comparisons.
Adult wellness blood work includes a basic chemistry (8), a complete blood count, and a heartworm test. We recommend evaluating wellness blood work annually for the lifetime of the pet.
With senior patients, each wellness consultation is for routine vaccines and boosters, along with a physical examination. Changes for seniors can be subtle, so maintaining a healthy senior pet requires an owner's observations along with twice a year physical examinations to evaluate these changes. The doctors recommend annual comprehensive wellness blood work and urinalysis for all of our seniors. Doctors rely on blood and urine tests to provide important information about a pet's health to determine appropriate therapy. Radiographs may also be recommended as these changes occur to again ensure appropriate therapy.
Senior wellness blood work includes a comprehensive chemistry (25), a complete blood count, thyroid hormone level, urinalysis, and a heartworm test. Depending on medications, some prescriptions require frequent blood monitoring in addition to routine wellness.
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