Beagles, like all breeds, should be bred carefully and by knowledgeable people to help minimize hereditary disorders. Some disorders that are found in Beagles are:
Eye Disorders
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Cherry Eye - Very Common
swelling of the gland of the third eyelid
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Glaucoma
- increase in fluid pressure inside the eye
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Cataracts
- clouding of the eye lens
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Retinal Dysplasia
- folding or displacement of the retina, may lead to blindness
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Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- cells of the retina deteriorate over time causing blindness
Other Disorders
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Epilepsy - Very Common
brain dysfunction resulting in seizures
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Elongated Soft Palate
- soft palate at the back of the throat is elongated and interferes with the larynx
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Hypothyroidism - Very Common
Dysfunction of the thyroid gland, causing numerous clinical signs including weight gain, poor hair coat, reproductive problems and more.
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Cleft Lip and Palate
- opening between oral and nasal cavities, can impede pup from nursing
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Monorchidism
- one testicle does not descend
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Cryptorchidism - both testicles do not descend
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
- degeneration of the intervertebral discs, causing severe neck and back pain
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Pulmonic Stenosis
- heart defect, may cause heart failure
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Kidney Failure
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Bladder Cancer
