Newfoundland -
Ear Infections & Other Ailments
The Newfoundland, a member of the
hound group, has short legs, long ears and makes
great scent hounds that easily track rabbits and
deer.
They are well-tempered, loyal and
love human company. They are generally healthy but
are also prone to some common ailments. One such
very common problem is the yeast infection of the
ears.
The Newfoundland is exactly like
the Foxhound but for its shorter limbs and longer
ears. A Newfoundland’s ears are long and floppy
where they tend to capture a lot of dirt, moisture
and air. This often leads to yeast infections.
Such infections need immediate
attention and proper treatment. Immediate treatment
and medication entail cleaning with dilute vinegar
and water solution. But if left unattended for too
long, they call for prescribed medication.
The right amount of good quality
yogurt, with low fat content, and a nice lamb and
rice meal are the best diets to keep away yeast
infections and even cure them. However, this diet
too might take some adjusting and any foul smell
or discharge should be immediately reported to the
doctor.
Among other health problems, these
dogs often tend to overeat. Thus they should never
be given the chance to do so. They will binge at
every opportunity. This leads to obesity, which
is a common problem with this breed. Due their gentle
and friendly nature, they are often pampered by
their owners and in the process, end up being overfed.
A Newfoundland should ideally have
a trim body when, that is, they should look trim
when viewed from outside. There should not be an
extra inch of fat on their body or else it would
be extremely difficult for them to move about on
their short limbs. Their ribs should be visible
to make one certain that they are not fat. Excess
fat might even lead to hip dysplasia and heart disorders.
On an average, Newfoundlands live
till 15 years of age. But some even go on to live
till 20, without painful infections, and with proper
care and healthy diet.
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