Havanese and its Health.........
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| Havanese Health Comparatively the Havanese breed is relatively healthy, we do have some inherited health issues but above all as a whole the Havanese community is very dedicated and therefore perhaps more vocal and aware of the things that have affected some of our dogs. The following list include some health related problems found in our breed that you should become aware of. In parenthesis you will find a practical method of detection. Cardiac (Ausculation or dopler if necessary) Cataracts (Make sure you CERF annually) Chondrodysplasia (soaped up pics and/or x-rays) Deafness (BAER testing is available) Hip Dysplasia (X-ray & Vet Exam) Legg Calve-Perthes (Vet Exam & X-ray) Liver Shunt (bile acid blood testing) Patellar Luxation (i.e. slipped kneecap) (Vet Exam & X-ray) Below is a list of other Educational Resources pertaining to the health of the Havanese. CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation BAER - Listing of Test Sites OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals CHIC - Canine Health Information Center |