POMERANIAN

Cardiovascular conditions

Patent ductus arteriosus

Sick sinus syndrome

Endocrine conditions

Adult-onset growth-hormone-responsive dermatosis

• Breed predisposition

Hypothyroidism

• Reported in some texts to be at increased risk

Musculoskeletal conditions

Congenital elbow luxation

Medial patellar luxation

Shoulder luxation

• Congenital

Inguinal/scrotal herniation

Odontoid process dysplasia

• Congenital

Neoplastic conditions

Testicular neoplasia

• Believed to be a breed at increased risk

Neurological conditions

Hydrocephalus

• Congenital

Atlantoaxial subluxation

• Congenital
• Relatively common in this breed

Ocular conditions

Entropion (usually medial canthal area of the lower lid)

• Breed predisposition

Cataract

• Inheritance suspected

Reproductive conditions

Cryptorchidism

Testicular neoplasia

• Believed to be a breed at increased risk

Respiratory conditions

Tracheal collapse