Health of the Bichons

The Bolognese has a playful character – very small, with fur that needs daily attention. Breed experts say that Bolognese needs to be combed thoroughly on a daily basis. Light brushing is not enough and will result in matting.

• Heart disease: Patent ductus arteriosus (duct between aorta and pulmonary artery fails to close, resulting in a murmur)
• Portosystemic shunt (an abnormality of the blood circulation, resulting in blood from the heart bypassing the liver and entering the general circulation)
• Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia
• Patella luxation (dislocated kneecap)
• Deafness
• Diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus)
• Urolithiasis (formation of stones in the urinary system)
• Primary ciliary dyskinesia (respiratory disease)
• Haemophilia (blood clotting disease)
• Episodic cerebellar dysfunction (neurological disease)
• Cancer: basal cell tumors