The Bichon Frise is a
wonderful breed of dog that works exceptionally well
as a family pet and in most cases, for show.
Although this specific breed is considered a
healthy choice, as with any dog breed, there are
certain risks. The most common problems associated
with the Bichon Frise include eye disease, allergy,
ear infections, luxating patella, tooth problems,
and bladder infection/stones. Typically, buying from
a reputable breeder eliminates many of these
problems.
With a Bichon Frise, it is important to offer good
dental hygiene. In fact, it is generally recommended
that the dog’s teeth be brushed and that canned
foods be avoided. Unfortunately, without proper
dental care, this dog is prone to early tooth loss.
For the allergy problem, many times the issue is
associated with seasonal things like trees, grass,
etc. You can work with your veterinarian on the best
preventative and treatment medication to use. The
same is true for fleas. This particular breed is
highly sensitive so you want to make sure any
problem with fleas is treated.
You will also find that the Bichon Frise suffers on
occasion from Immotile Cilia Syndrome, also known as
Kartagener’s Syndrome. In this case, the dog’s
autoimmune system causes a variety of symptoms to
include runny nose, respiratory infection,
pneumonia, and difficulty getting past infection.
Then, although many forms of cancer are seen in
dogs, the Bichon Frise is prone to prostate cancer
for the males and mammary gland carcinoma for
females. To expand the life of this breed,
veterinarians often recommend neutering and spaying.
As mentioned, the Bichon Frise
is prone to bladder infection and stones. The best
prevention in this case is providing your pet with
clean, fresh waters. If you happen to notice any
blood in the dog’s urine, it should be checked by a
veterinarian. Finally, many smaller breeds
experience problems with what is known as a luxating
patella or problems with the knees. The Bichon Frise
is no exception so take care not to allow the dog to
jump off furniture or climb excessive steps. If you
happen to notice limping or the dog favoring one or
more legs, have it checked.
Again, health problems with this breed are not
overly common. For this reason, we see the Bichon
Frise remaining a popular choice of dog. The good
health coupled with excellent temperament make this
breed a wonderful choice. With proper care, there is
no reason why your dog cannot live a full, healthy
life, anywhere from 10 to 16 years of age.
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