Poodles are a very popular breed, and their appearance has captured the hearts of many. Dogs, like humans, can also get sick, so what diseases are poodles prone to? Usually, it is patellar luxation, which is a common ailment in poodles. However, not every dog will necessarily get this disease. As long as poodles receive proper exercise and a scientifically balanced diet, patellar luxation can be prevented. Even if they do get it, we can treat this disease through surgery.

Poodles, like other dogs, can also contract infectious diseases such as canine distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, and more. How do we prevent infectious diseases? The best current method is timely vaccination, followed by regularly disinfecting the dog's living environment. However, do not always use the same disinfectant to avoid bacteria developing resistance. At least two types of disinfectants should be prepared at home and used alternately.

Poodles also commonly suffer from diseases like colds, fever, runny nose, and cough. These ordinary diseases are also easy for dogs to catch. As poodles belong to small breeds, it is especially important to pay extra attention to these diseases during their puppy stage. Because of their small size, their resistance is naturally weaker than that of large breeds. So, if there are signs of illness, promptly take the pet to the local veterinary hospital for treatment.

They may also have a chance of suffering from anal gland diseases, acquired growth hormone deficiency dermatosis, diabetes, femoral head necrosis, atlantoaxial subluxation, granulomatous meningitis, meningoencephalomyelitis, hydrocephalus, cataracts, distichiasis, entropion, retinal atrophy, glaucoma, urinary stones, cryptorchidism, dystocia, postpartum paralysis, and tracheal collapse. Common and high-incidence diseases include dermatitis, hemorrhagic enteritis, thrombocytopenia, anemia, fractures, patellar dislocation, perineal hernia, histiocytoma, epilepsy, and epiphora.

For example, hydrocephalus occurs because poodles have an incomplete closure of the skull bones, leaving a small hole at the top of the head where cerebrospinal fluid can accumulate; when this fluid accumulates excessively and compresses the brain, it causes the disease called hydrocephalus. Dogs with this disease may sometimes bump their heads against walls and show signs of unsteady walking or even blindness; however, some dogs may show no symptoms at all.

Treatment for this disease includes taking X-rays or doing a CT scan, examining cerebrospinal fluid, then using medication to reduce cerebrospinal fluid or performing drainage surgery. If your dog does not show these symptoms, examination is not necessary.

The above is what I want to say about the diseases poodles may get and some treatment methods for certain diseases.