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Akita Health

Information Characteristics Cost Caring Health Training

Health

Life Expectancy
10 to 12 years
Suggested Tests
Elbow,Eye,Hip

Common Health Disorders

  • Mycrocytosis
  • Autoimmune Hypothyroiditis
  • Bloat
  • Hip Dysplasia - tests available
  • Luxating Patella
  • Von Willebrand's Disease
  • Summer Stress - Akitas find it hard to cope with extremely hot weather
  • Vestibular Syndrome
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