Norwegian Lundehund Health Problems and Raising a Norwegian Lundehund Puppy to be Healthy

How To Raise a Healthy Dog
Feeding the Best Dog Foods
Vaccinations: Needed or Not?
Spaying and Neutering: Pros and Cons

The most common health problems in Norwegian Lundehunds:

The lifespan of this uncommon breed is unpredictable because of severe inherited intestinal disorders that are embedded in the breed's gene pool. No family of Lundehunds is completely free of these episodic intestinal diseases, which are forms of colitis (inflammatory bowel syndrome). They're alternatively referred to as protein-losing enteropathy, or intestinal lymphangiectasia. In essence, protein is lost through the intestinal wall instead of being digested and absorbed.

All Norwegian Lundehunds should be on a high-protein, low-fat, homemade diet and should be tested regularly (bloodwork and fecal tests) for these diseases throughout their life.

Can you prevent health problems from happening to YOUR Norwegian Lundehund?

Yes, often you can.

1. Some health problems are genetic, which means inherited from parents. Genetic health issues are common in Norwegian Lundehunds today because of unwise breeding practices. My book, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams, shows you how to find a Norwegian Lundehund puppy who is genetically healthy.
2. Other health problems are environmental – caused by the way you raise your dog. My best-selling dog health book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy shows you how to prevent environmental health problems by raising your Norwegian Lundehund puppy (or adult dog) in all the right ways.

Here are my dog health tips for raising a healthy Norwegian Lundehund puppy or adult dog:

How To Raise a Healthy Dog – My Philosophies
Read my advice on sensible feeding and health care so that your Norwegian Lundehund lives a long, healthy life and seldom needs to see the vet. An excellent goal, yes?

The Best Dog Food For Feeding Your Norwegian Lundehund
The best diet for feeding your Norwegian Lundehund is real food. Real chicken, turkey, beef, bison, venison, fish....This is not "people food" and I'll tell you why.

The Second-Best Dog Food For Your Norwegian Lundehund
If you can't (or won't) feed what your Norwegian Lundehund really needs, the best I can do is to point out what to look for – and look out for – when choosing a brand of kibble or canned dog food.

Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations does your Norwegian Lundehund puppy really need? Does your adult Norwegian Lundehund need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed. Find out what many vets aren't telling you.

The Type of Veterinarian I Recommend
Does your veterinarian belong to the AVMA or the AHVMA? They're not the same at all, and which one you choose can make a world of difference to the future health of your Norwegian Lundehund.

Spaying and Neutering: Pros and Cons
Advantages and disadvantages of spaying your female Norwegian Lundehund or neutering your male.

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