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Genetically based disorders in The Standard Poodle include:
PRA, Epilepsy, and Hypothyroidism (same as with the Toy and Miniature above.)
Hip Dysplasia (see above, same as Miniature. The Toy does not seem to suffer from this one.)
Von_Willebrand's Disease - a disorder that involves a tendency to bleed easily, is caused by a deficiency in the von Willebrand factor, a protein found in the blood plasma. As with PRA and hip dysplasia, VW testing is recommended.
Addison's Disease - a disorder caused by a deficiency in adrenocortical hormones most commonly occurring in young and middle-aged dogs. Symptoms include weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and general physical deterioration. In the event of an adrenal crisis, corticosteroids, fluids and glucose may be needed to stabilize the animal.
Sebaceous Adenitis - a chronic skin disorder resulting from abnormal and/or inflamed, or in some cases a total absence of, sebaceous glands. Symptoms include hair loss, formation of silver-gray scales and secondary skin infections with an offensive odor. Therapeutic baths and antibiotics for secondary infections are the recommended treatments.
Standard Poodle Cancer Registry - The Standard Poodle Cancer registry has been established to gather information on the many types of cancer affecting the breed today. An estimated 40% of all Standard Poodle deaths are from cancer. However, since reporting is not required, it is difficult to say which types of cancer are most common, or determine whether the predisposition to any is inherited
