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As your Partner in Pet Health, the team at Hillside Animal Hospital would like to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your role in keeping your dog happy and healthy. With this in mind, we have developed new Breed-Specific Wellness Programs. These programs are intended to increase your awareness on health conditions that have been found to be commonly associated with your dog's breed. While many dogs live a long, healthy life without facing major health issues, we feel that educating pet owners about possible health conditions is the best way to be proactive in detecting health issues before they become a problem. You'll find important recommendations for scheduling physical exams and diagnostic tests which we encourage you to discuss with the doctor throughout your pet's care. Please contact us at 480-391-7297 if you would like further information or to schedule an appointment.
Poodle - Specific Wellness Program
Cardiovascular Conditions
 Dialated Cardiomyopathy
About the condition:
- A condition in which the heart walls are thinner than normal and the heartbeat is not as strong.
- Increased prevalence with age and is more common in males.
How to detect this condition:
- An ultrasound/ECG is recommended at age 6.
Endocrine Conditions
Hyperadrenocorticism (CushingÕs Syndrome) (Standard Poodles)
About the condition:
- Most common endocrine condition in dogs.
- Caused by elevated levels of a hormone called cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
How to detect this condition:
- A blood test, recommended at age 6 and again every other year, can determine your pet's cortisol level.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Gastric Dilatation-Volvus (GDV) (Standard Poodles)
About the condition:
- TThis serious condition occurs due to the rapid accumulation of food, fluid or gas which causes twisting of the stomach.
How to detect this condition:
- If your dog seems bloated, painful and reluctant to move, they need to be treated immediately.
How to prevent this condition:
- Preventative surgery can be done at the time of spaying/neutering.
Hematological/Immunological Conditions
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
About the condition:
- This condition causes mild to severe anemia (occurs when there are too few red blood cells present in the bloodstream to carry enough oxygen through the body) which can have very serious consequences for the overall body function and well being of your pet.
How to detect this condition:
- Blood work should be performed at 6 years of age and every other year thereafter.
Renal and Urinary Conditions
Bladder Stones
About the condition:
- Bladder stones are fairly common, however the formation of stones can cause blockage of the urinary tract.
How to detect this condition:
- Urinalysis - a chemical and microscopic analysis of your pet's urine. All that is required is a urine sample. (This is recommended to be performed at age 6 and every 2 years thereafter.)
- Ultrasound - a type of non-invasive imaging that allows any stones to be detected in the bladder or kidney.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Poodles, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let your doctor know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
An annual physical exam is recommended for the life of your pet so that any problems can be detected. In addition, we recommend the following diagnostic evaluations in order to provide more thorough veterinary prevention and care:
| Annually |
Eye exam |
| Age 6 |
40 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 8 |
48 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 10 |
56 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays of chest, abdomen and hips if needed |
| Age 12 |
64 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays |
| Age 14 |
72 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays |
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