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Irish Wolfhound

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Irish Wolfhound

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Irish Wolfhound Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Irish Wolfhound breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)

Irish Wolfhound Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Irish Wolfhound:

Cardiomyopathy
Cataract
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Hygroma
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Portosystemic Shunt
von Willebrands Disease