Health and prevention

How to notice changes early, what prevention can reduce, and when to see a vet. Inherited conditions cannot be guaranteed away by any website.

Ears

Ear infections are among the most common problems in cockapoos. Watch for smell, discharge, redness and head shaking.

Eyes

Both parent breeds can carry eye diseases: progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma. Cloudiness, bumping into things at dusk or a painful eye need a vet.

Joints

Kneecap luxation and hip dysplasia occur. Skipping on a back leg, stiffness or reluctance to jump are reasons for a check-up; a healthy weight protects joints.

Skin and digestion

Allergies and itchy skin are common; sensitive stomachs react to sudden food changes. Keep notes in the diary — they help your vet.

Go to a vet immediately if

breathing is difficult or gums are pale or blue
there is a seizure or collapse
the belly is swollen and hard, with retching
a poison may have been eaten
there is heavy bleeding or a serious injury

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