Appenzeller Sennenhund (Mountain Dog) Health Care & Feeding
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books
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Appenzeller Sennenhund Health Problems
Or check out my advice for raising a healthy Appenzeller Sennenhund puppy or adult dog:
Dog Health Care – The Sensible Way
Read my advice on daily health care so your Appenzeller Mountain Dog lives a long, healthy life and seldom needs to see the vet... [read more]
3 Best Ways To Feed Your Dog Healthy Food
You can dramatically increase your dog's chances of living a long, healthy life by feeding the right food. Cutting right to the chase, the best foods for your Appenzeller are... [read more]
A Quick Way To Make Homemade Dog Food
Your Appenzeller will love real chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, yogurt, broccoli.... this is not just "people food" and I'll tell you why... [read more]
5 Best Kibble and Canned Dog Foods
Some are better than others, but I must be honest – I'm not a huge fan of dry or canned dog food. Here are my concerns... [read more]
Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations does your Appenzeller Mountain Dog puppy really need? Does your adult dog need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed! Find out what some vets aren't telling you... [read more]
Spaying Your Female Dog: Pros and Cons
Should your female Appenzeller Sennenhund be spayed? Current research says, "The AGE at which you spay can be vitally important to your dog's future health." So what's the best age? [read more]
Neutering Your Male Dog: Pros and Cons
Have you been told that you must neuter your male Appenzeller? Current research shows that the issue is not so simple. Pet owners are not being told about some risks associated with neutering male dogs, especially neutering too early... [read more]
Make Sure Your Vet is the Best!
Is your current veterinarian really the best choice for your dog? Here's how to tell... [read more]
Assisi Loop Review
Does your Appenzeller suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia, disk disease, colitis? My honest review of a veterinary device you can use at home to reduce inflammation and pain. [read more]
Complete list of Appenzeller Sennenhund health problems
Because this breed is so uncommon, bad breeders have not yet had time to ruin its health.
That sounds cynical, I know. Unfortunately, it's still true.
The Appenzeller is closely related to three other Swiss mountain dogs: the Entlebucher, the Bernese and the Greater Swiss, all of whom have issues with hip and elbow dysplasia, hereditary eye diseases, and bloat. So you can expect those health issues in the Appenzeller.
Preventing health problems
Some health problems are inherited. For example, if your dog inherits from his parents the genes for an eye disease called PRA, he will go blind and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
But most health problems can be prevented by the ways you raise your dog.
My best-selling book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy shows you how to raise your Appenzeller Sennenhund in all the right ways that help prevent health problems. Become your dog's health care champion!
To help you train and care for your dog
Dog training videos. Sometimes it's easier to train your puppy (or adult dog) when you can see the correct training techniques in action.
The problem is that most dog training videos on the internet are worthless, because they use the wrong training method. I recommend these dog training videos that are based on respect and leadership.