Health info

The cost of vet bills may well be high, especially in the first months of a puppy’s life, for vaccinations and various checks. Alas! There could be some unforeseen expenses in the next years relating to possible health problems. Remember! A good breeder will attach the “liver shunt” test, which is a severe disease in this breed, to the puppy’s documentation. It’s important for your dog to have regular heart check. To prevent the infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) there are specific vaccines that I highly recommend. The most common health problems in Irish Wolfhounds are: dilated cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, bloat (or stomach dilatation) , ciliary dystrophy, OCD, mega esophagus. Wolfhounds pneumonia is almost always fatal if the right antibiotic is not given promptly (I know Rocephin and Excenel), even a simple anesthesia could give serious complications, so I recommend that you find an expert vet of this breed.

Information on health at the following addresses:

http://www.iwfoundation.org/healthstudies.html

http://www.iwhealthgroup.co.uk/home.html