Health Concerns in Akitas
Primary Health Concerns
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
Link: To chart already in place on website
Link: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus
Other Health Concerns:
Ameliogenesis Imperfecta (AI)
Tarsal hyperextension (luxating or slipped hocks)
Cardiac evaluation
Normal hematologic variations:
Thrombocytopenia (small platelets)
Pseudohyperkalemia (leaking of K from RBCs into bloodstream)
Microcytosis (small RBCs)