What diseases are Labradors prone to? Are Labrador illnesses related to their body structure?
Otitis externa
Labrador’s ears are quite special. Unlike other dogs, their ears stand upright. Labrador’s ears hang down and are close to their head. . As a result, Labrador's external auditory canal will be airtight and have a lot of earwax, making it very susceptible to bacterial and viral attacks. As a result, otitis externa often occurs.
Cataract
Cataract is a disease that exists in many Labradors, and it is also a genetic disease of them. It is even said that many Labradors may have eye problems when they are young. Such dogs will have poor eyesight when they grow up. If the owner does not provide timely treatment, the Labrador may become blind.
Obesity
Obesity should be a disease that exists in many dogs at this stage. Like people, it is also caused by the modern living environment and living habits. But as far as Labradors are concerned, they are a strong and versatile dog breed, so if Labradors suffer from obesity, it is not only a burden to the dogs themselves, but also to It will also have great adverse effects on various organs of the body. It may even induce many other diseases.
Excessive gastric acid secretion
If your Labrador eats too much greasy or meat that is not easy to digest, it will increase the burden on their gastrointestinal tract. Many times, once the owner feeds the dog inappropriately, the dog will not like to eat and suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort, just like a child. When this happens to a dog, the owner should pay attention to his feeding methods.