Rottweiler Pet Insurance

Extremely loyal breed, that if trained and socialised properly from a young age, is generally a laid back and docile companion. Great with other pets and children.Originally bred as a herding dog, they require a reasonable amount of exercise each day.Their average lifespan is 8-10 years, though they’ve been known to live considerably longer.

Hip dysplasia

an abnormal formation of the hip socket, which causes inflammation, arthritis and in its most severe form crippling lameness.

Elbow dysplasia

A condition involving multiple developmental abnormalities of the elbow-joint in the dog, specifically the growth of cartilage or the structures surrounding it. If untreated, can lead to painful arthritis and lameness.

Aortic stenosis

The narrowing of the aortic valve, which controls the blood flow from the left ventricle (one of the dog's four heart chambers) to the aorta.

Atopy

Itchy skin that is caused by an allergic response to an inhaled environmental allergen - often referred to as being like asthma in humans.

GDV

Gastric dilatation volvulus, also known as gastric dilation, twisted stomach, or gastric torsion, is a medical condition that affects mainly deep chested dogs in which the stomach becomes overstretched and rotated by excessive gas content. Is an emergency condition which requires immediate surgery.

Entropion

The eyelid inverts (rolls) inward. This causes the dog’s eyelashes to repeatedly scrape across the eyeball.

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