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Even though the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog does not suffer from any "breed specific" health problem/conditions, swissies are faced with the same health issues as are common to all of the large breed dogs. At Brookhaven Manor Kennels we test the breeding dogs for the phenotypic data to attain the necessary information and conclusion from veterinary experts which can tell us that a dog is not affected, suggest that they could become affected, or that they are affected with dysplasia of the Hips (OFA and or PennHip) and
Elbows (OFA). We also screen Eyes (CERF), Patellas (OFA), and Shoulders (OFA). Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that the puppy produced will be safe from developing a hereditary problem or condition
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these problems as there is no worse time to be looking up an emergency health issue as when it is already happening! Be prepared so you can be your pets advocate. You will be glad you did. Bloat and GDV as well as Splenic Torsion are life threatening conditions that
require immediate treatment.
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