What diseases are Huskies prone to?
Huskies are prone to several diseases and health conditions including:
- Hip Dysplasia: Hip and elbow dysplasia are two of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs. They are similar diseases in which either the hip or elbow joint has grown abnormally or is misshapen. The abnormal shape prevents the joints and sockets from properly meeting one another, resulting in rubbing and grinding instead of sliding smoothly. Unlike in hip dysplasia, where the main problem is joint instability, the abnormalities seen in elbow dysplasia often result in pieces of bone and/or cartilage breaking loose and irritating the joint tissues.
- Cataracts: Cataracts is common eye condition that causes cloudiness in the eye and obstructs vision. Huskies are especially prone to juvenile cataract.
- Corneal Dystrophy: Corneal Dystrophy is a benign condition that causes the transparent part of the eye (cornea) to become opaque.
- Other eye problems: