Hip & Elbow Dysplasia
The Perro de Presa Canario is more prone than most to developing these life-limiting orthopaedic conditions. It is known that excessive exercise when still growing can be detrimental to joint health and is to be avoided in young dogs.
Equally, a well-balanced diet must be provided to juveniles to help prevent developmental abnormalities. Joint screening programmes should be encouraged in order to remove any badly affected animals from the breeding population.
GDV
This is an acronym for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, and like any deep-chested dog, the Perro de Presa Canario is at an increased risk of experiencing a GDV. Owners should be on the lookout for sudden abdominal bloating, accompanied by panting and drooling. If brought to a veterinary clinic immediately, this condition can be corrected with abdominal surgery.
DCM
Dilated Cardiomyopathy generally occurs in middle-aged to older Perro de Presa Canarios. The chambers of the heart enlarge to the point that they are no longer able to contract adequately. While this condition can be managed with cardiac medication, it carries a guarded prognosis.
Dirofilariasis
Studies conducted on the Canary Islands found that a large proportion of Perro de Presa Canarios were affected by heartworm – more so than other dogs in the vicinity. The increased prevalence within the breed may be due to the fact that they spend a lot of time outdoors. Heartworm can be prevented with routine anti-parasitic therapy. Dirofilariasis is not an issue in cooler countries, such as in the UK.
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