Siberian husky is very docile in nature, independent and willful as well. They are extremely faithful addition to your family. Siberian husky is a healthy breed with an average lifespan of 11-14 years. As you care for your dog the most, we are concerned about her good health. We would try to guide you the possible disease your Siberian husky can suffer from and the needed precautions you can opt immediately. Many researchers and veterinary practitioners have discussed about the problems and the impacts in a significant rate; which means these problems are quite common in this breed. There are several diseases those are genetically inherited, which does not mean your dog will definitely have these problem, if any symptom shows he is at risk.
The possible health issues that your loved one can suffer from are:
✓ INFECTIONS:
Siberian huskies are inclined to different viral infections, which would not lead your dog at a risk zone because these diseases could be averted through vaccinations. Regular vaccinations at the right time according to her age would help your dog immune. The common infections that any dog is susceptible to are:
➢ Parvo,
➢ Rabies,
➢ Distemper
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✓ DENTAL CARE
In Siberian Huskies, 80% of dogs suffer from this protracted disease. This disease is quite prevailing in every dog but Siberian huskies are more prone to it. Dental issues occur mainly due to bacteria, food, saliva combine to form plaque, which reacts with minerals and forms a hard yellow substance called tartar. Tartar builds up strides several problems to the gum and root, which leads to lose teeth, infection and pain. It might affect other organs of your dog like kidney, lungs, liver etc. There are possible ways to prevent your dog’s dental health:
✓ Brush your dog’s teeth regularly; use a dog tooth brush and palatable toothpaste.
✓ Maintain a dental care diet; which would help to fix the tartar build up issue.
✓ Give them some dental chews and bones, the longer your dogs chew the treat the more brushing action works, keeping in mind your dog chews both the side against each surface.
✓ Mouth rinses and water additives can also be good alternative to keep your mouth more hygienic.
✓ In any case your dog refuses to tolerate brushing, no worries about it, just look for a vet and go for scaling and polishing.
OBESITY
It is super important to consider the potential health condition of your dog could be prone to. Siberian huskies are extremely healthy and dynamic, their average lifespan held between 12-14 years.
A beast Siberian husky is at higher risk in developing heart disease, lethargy, bones and muscle problems. Keeping them physically active is essentially keeping them at a healthy weight. Providing them the right amount of food according to their age and weight. Unenthusiastic and lethargic attitude means your dog needs to shed some weights. Take him for a walk regularly, play with him, serve him adequate amount of food as much as he needs; do not over feed.
PARASITES
Your dog can also be breached by worms and bugs. Not only inside the body but also it can invade their body outward which would infect their eyes, skin, and ears. There are several worms like hookworms, roundworms, heartworms, whipworms can ravage in her body by drinking fouled water, walking on tarnished soil or being bitten by contagious insects. Their skin has to be maintained properly otherwise ticks and fleas can cause pain, even death. These problems are rather to be noticed on a regular basis.
POSSIBLE SAFETY MEASURES TO MAKE YOUR DOG LIVE LONGER
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- Feed her sumptuous diet with proper nutrition and take care of the quality.
- Do not serve her people food and strictly avoid the sweeteners and dairies.
- Slowly but steadily make a habit of regular exercise
- Take care of her periodontal health, by brushing her teeth at a regular basis to keep away from tartar build up.
- Brush her hairs twice a week, specially the time when she blows enormous amount of hair.