Sloughi Health Care & Feeding
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books
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Sloughi Health Problems
Or check out my advice for raising a healthy Sloughi puppy or adult dog:
Dog Health Care – The Sensible Way
Read my advice on daily health care so your Sloughi 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 Sloughi are... [read more]
A Quick Way To Make Homemade Dog Food
Your Sloughi 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi? 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi health problems
The most serious health concern in Sloughis is an eye disease, progressive retinal atrophy, which appears at 2-3 years old and progresses to complete blindness in a few years.
Sloughis are at higher-than-average risk for an emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat, which can kill a dog within hours.
A serious autoimmune disease, Addison's disease, has been reported in Sloughis.
Because of their low body fat, Sloughis are extra sensitive to anesthetics and require an experienced vet who will follow a special sighthound anesthesia protocol.
Musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, pulled muscles or ligaments, broken toes, paw injuries, etc.) are common when Sloughis romp, jump, and play.
Sloughis have little or no insulation and cannot tolerate cold weather. Put a sweater on them when you take them for a long walk in cold weather.
Like all sighthound breeds, Sloughis REQUIRE open space to run. A sighthound who can't stretch his legs and gallop off-leash will not develop proper muscle tone for good health.
However, the area in which they run must be enclosed. One of the leading causes of death in sighthounds is being hit by a car. These dogs are chasers with sharp eyesight, strong prey instincts, and a one-track mind. If they spy something moving in the distance, their instincts will kick in and they will not respond when you call them.
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.
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