Are Pomskies prone to certain health conditions?
Yes, Pomskies can inherit some of the health issues prevalent in their parent breeds, including skin problems, dislocated knees (luxating patellas), hip dysplasia, collapsing trachea, epilepsy, and heart disease. Other health conditions include:
- Juvenile cataracts: Juvenile hereditary cataract (JHC) is a form of early onset cataract that forms around the time a dog reaches one year old. JHC can progress to blindness by two to three years of age. Bring your pup to the vet if you see signs such as eye clarity or color changes, squinting, or pawing at the eye.
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA): Progressive retinal atrophy is a disease common in Huskies that causes degeneration of the light-detecting retina at the back of the eye, resulting in a loss of vision.
- Hyperuricosuria: Hyperuricosuria, a condition that predisposes certain breeds, including Pomeranians, to kidney and bladder stones, could also affect Pomskies.