Bichon Frise Health
Things You Need To Know
Bichon Frise health is a topic many Bichon owners will inquire about at one time or another. The great news is that the Bichon Frise dog is generally a very healthy breed with very few, serious medical conditions.
Before you purchase a Bichon, it's best to learn about the specific breed characteristics and how to take care of a Bichon. Bichon Frises are not like other dogs
. They require a great deal of attention and love - and they will return lots of love and affection to you, as well!
Importance
of a Good Bichon Breeder
The best way of obtaining a healthy Bichon puppy is to purchase one through a responsible, reputable
Bichon Frise breeder.
This doesn't guarantee that you won't ever encounter some health issues along the way but it will dramatically increase your odds of having a healthier and happy Bichon. Once again let us state that the Bichon is in general, a very healthy breed. Average life expectancy is around 15 years of age but with better breeder standards and advances in canine medicine, it isn't uncommon to see 18 and 19 year olds. In addition to better breeder standards and medicines, a proper
Bichon Frise Diet,
such as feeding a quality
holistic dog food
and providing fresh clean water on a daily basis will greatly increase your chances of having a healthier pet.
Common
Bichon Medical Issues
The most common and most predominant health issue facing this small white dog is
dog allergies.
Even the strongest and healthiest dogs of this breed can become afflicted with canine allergies. Most of the time this issue can be resolved with a change of the
Bichon Frise diet,
allergy shots, or by finding the trigger that is causing the allergic response. In addition to dog allergies, the Bichon Frise can develop: - Cataracts
- Dental caries (cavities)
- Periodontal disease
- Dislocated knees
- Diabetes
- Ear infections
- Cushings disease
- Bladder Stones in Dogs
You can learn more about these conditions on the
Bichon Frise Health Problems
page. Conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease and cancer normally appear only as a result of old age. Don't let all of these Bichon health problems scare you. Out of all of the above mentioned conditions, only one, dog allergies,
is found in most Bichon Frises. Most of the other conditions can be prevented, or treated by you and your
veterinarian.
Long live the Bichon Frise!
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