Lhasa Apso Medical Conditions
by Jennie Bullock

     Lhasa Apsos are basically healthy dogs. Potential Lhasa Apso purchasers should be aware of thefollowing medical conditions. Purchasing a well bred pup, from a reputable breeder is the best assurance of a healthy lifetime companion.
 

Corneal Ulcers (aka indolent ulcer, recurrent corneal erosion, or ulcerative keratitis) :

      Any scratch  or injury to a dog's eye can result in an ulcer.  One cause of a scratch on the eye can be from the dog's facial hair. Ulcers must be treated by a veterinarian immediately or there will be some loss of sight.  Only a veterinarian can determine the best treatment or combination of treatments for your dog.  Some lines of Lhasas appear to have more eye problems than others.
For more information please see: Medical Index/Corneal Ulcers.

Sebacious adenitis
      This is a skin condition where the lubricating glands cease to function.  Hair falls out in great quantities, musky odor, flaking and thickening of the skin are some of the symptoms.
For more information please see : (Medical Index/Sebacious adenitis).

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
       As the name states Progressive Retinal Atrophy is a progressively degenerative eye disorder. It is hereditary in nature and detectable through screening.  Both parents should be registered with the CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation).
For more information please see: (Medical Index/Progressive Retinal Degeneration).

     In some bloodlines, Lhasa Apsos may be affected by familial kidney disease.  There are many possible afflictions to the kidneys, the following list is a few articles to familiarize you with canine kidneys:
     medical index/structure and function of the kidney
     medical index/kidney - congenital defects
     medical index/diagnostic tests for detecting kidney disease.

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