dog breed
Dalmatian Health Guide
Evidence-based breed health intelligence covering genetic predispositions, common conditions, and preventative care for Dalmatians.
Breed Type
dog
Size
Medium
Life Expectancy
11-13 years
Conditions Tracked
5
2 High Risk
2 Moderate Risk
1 Low Risk
High Risk Conditions
2Urinary Stones
5-15% prevalenceBladder stones
Preventative measures
- •Low-purine diet
- •Plenty of water
- •Regular urinalysis
- •Medication if needed
Deafness
5-30% prevalenceAuditoryComplex Multifactorial inheritance
Congenital hearing loss
Typical onset: Congenital; present from birth — Congenital; present from birth
Preventative measures
- •BAER testing
- •Early detection
- •Avoid breeding deaf dogs
Moderate Risk Conditions
2Skin Allergies
Environmental and food allergies.
Hip Dysplasia
MusculoskeletalPolygenic inheritance
Hip joint malformation.
Low Risk Conditions
1Hypothyroidism
Low thyroid function.
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