Maltese
HundKleinGewicht 1.5–4 kgLebenserwartung 12–15 J.
An elegant white companion — tartar, luxating patellas and tear staining are the daily care themes; guard toy puppies against hypoglycemia.
Wesen: Gentle and clingy, lively, perfect for apartments
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Periodontal disease
Almost inevitable in small dogs — brush daily
Häufig
Luxating patella
Common in small breeds
Beobachten
Portosystemic shunt (liver)
Odd puppy behavior/poor growth — screen the liver
Häufig
Tear staining
Very visible on a white coat
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Dental check (annual)
- #2Knee check (annual)
- #3Liver assessment at puppy exams
🍚 Ernährung
Small-bite formula; frequent small meals for toy puppies against hypoglycemia.
🛁 Tagespflege
Brush the long coat daily or keep it clipped short; wipe tear stains; keep warm.
🔗 Verknüpfte Symptomseiten
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