Health & Lifespan

Cataracts in Italian Greyhounds cause eye cloudiness that blocks light, leading to blurry vision, potential blindness, and difficult navigation.

Italian Greyhound yearly eye exams help detect inherited conditions and protect vision against physical and genetic vulnerabilities.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Italian Greyhounds causes gradual vision loss and blindness through inherited photoreceptor cell degeneration.

Patellar luxation in Italian Greyhounds causes the kneecap to dislocate from the femoral groove, leading to limping and pain.

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in Italian Greyhounds causes hip joint damage, pain, and limping, requiring treatment choices.

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease and trauma cause hip pain in young Italian Greyhounds, showing as limps, stiffness, and bunny hops.

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease causes femoral head degeneration, severe hip pain, and lameness in young Italian Greyhound puppies.

Italian Greyhounds often face severe dental issues because crowded teeth and fragile jaws accelerate periodontal disease.

Italian Greyhound dental cleaning frequency depends on age, crowding, and genetics that cause accelerated plaque and tartar buildup.

Italian Greyhounds start losing teeth due to overcrowded mouths, delicate jawbones, and genetic predispositions to periodontal disease.