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This health resource page is a collection of links and articles that could be of help to you and your veterinarian throughout the life of your Ridgeback. It is not intended to be inclusive, but rather focuses on Ridgeback-specific issues, such as dermoid sinus, or it makes available hard-to-find information on uncommon conditions. Ridgebacks are fortunate in that ours is a relatively healthy breed, and most breeders are extremely diligent in trying to breed vibrant and long-lived dogs. However, genetic disease is a reality of life. In humans, disorders such as hypothyroidism, nearsightedness and farsightedness, diabetes and hemophilia are examples of genetic disease in other words, people inherit the disorder or a predisposition to it from their parents. Animals and purebred dogs -- are no different. For a good understanding of what genetic disorders are found in the Rhodesian Ridgeback, click here. Please feel free to scroll through the alphabetized list of health-related topics and references below, or click open the pull-down menu to narrow your search. Health Resources For All...AnesthesiaBreed Health
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Cancer - General
Cancer - Mast Cell Tumors (MCT)Cancer - Osteosarcoma
Canine Health Registries
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Dental Care
Dermoid Sinus
DNA Archiving at Home
Elbow Dysplasia
Epilepsy, see Seizures (below)Eye Disorders - CataractsEye Disorders - Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
LeptospirosisLupoid and Lupoid Diseases
Megaesophagus
Nutrition
Papilloma virus (canine warts)Seizures/Epilepsy
Upcoming Seminars/Events
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