Choosing a Newfoundland

Choosing a Newfoundland

By: Dr. Dawn Ruben

Common Diseases and Disorders

  • Gastric torsion (bloat) is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.

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    , lameness and arthritis.

  • Aortic stenosis or subaortic stenosis - is a disease caused by an abnormal narrowing or stricture of the aortic valve that may cause symptoms such as weakness, collapse and sudden death.

  • Heat stroke is a serious illness caused by the body's inability to keep cool.

  • Hot spots are areas of itchy moist skin irritation.

  • Cataracts cause a loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye. The problem can occur in one or both eyes and can lead to blindness.

  • Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately.
    Without enough thyroid hormone, illness can occur.

  • Entropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes inward rolling. Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball and may lead to more serious problems.

  • Ectropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes eversion of the eyelid margin. It most commonly affects the lower central eyelid.

    In addition, the Newfoundland is prone to atopy, cystinuria and cardiomyopathy.

    Although these occur infrequently, the following disorders have also been reported:

  • Atrial septal defect (ASD) - is a congenital defect of the atrial septum of the heart

  • Patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) is a congenital birth defect caused by a blood vessel that normally closes after birth, but remains open resulting in the passage of extra volumes of blood into the lungs.

  • Ectopic ureter is an abnormality present at birth in which one or both of the ureters that bring urine from the kidneys to the bladder fail to open into the bladder in the normal way. The affected animal is born with this problem and the resulting urinary incontinence usually begins at birth.


    Life Span

    On average, Newfoundlands live for 7 to 10 years.


    We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.

     
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