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Respiratory
Breed: Irish Wolfhound
Breeds in this Condition
Breeds
Condition
Respiratory
Synonym
Breathing difficulties, BOAS,Atmung,Respiratoire,Andningsorgan, Hengitykseen liittyvä,Het verzamelen
Condition Description
Conditions affecting the respiratory tract and breathing.
Specific Condition(s)
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, temperature regulation; BOAS;
Test Types(s)
Physical exam; exterior evaluation; walking test
Type
Characteristic/ Trait; Disease/ disorder
HSP Test-Specific Data
Irish Wolfhound Club of America
HSP
HSP Name 2
Irish Wolfhound Club of America
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Canine eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy; tracheal collapse; pulmonary edema
Breed-specific Condition Descripton
Pneumonia and Respiratory Concerns
Specific test type(s)
specific; other
Recognized
Recognized Comment
Pneumonia is a serious problem in deep-chested breeds such as Irish Wolfhounds. To complicate matters, pneumonia in IWs doesn't present the same signs and symptoms as it does in many other dogs.
See: https://www.iwclubofamerica.org/private/irish-wolfhound-pneumonia-protocol-and-article
See Research: Occurrence of cardiorespiratory diseases and impact on lifespan in Swedish Irish Wolfhounds: a retrospective
questionnaire-based study. Orleifson et al. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2017
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United States
Country code
US