The average life span of Papillons is 13-16 years. Historically, it was owned by royal courts and aristocrats and was considered a popular adornment for these higher members of society. Perhaps one reason is its sensitivity to sounds which provides their owners a faster warning sign for upcoming threat or danger. Nevertheless, there are several health concerns that every pet owner should know about these dog breeds.
These are as follows:
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
This condition is referred to as night blindness and is characterized by dogs that are afraid to go out in the evening and those who appear to be short-sighted. Dogs age 2-4 years old are most likely to show signs of this condition and may also show other symptoms like tumbling down the stairs or walking a little slower than the ordinary. If you wish to be sure if your pet has this condition, then you may go to your veterinarian and inquire if he or she offers electroretinograph assessment.
Dental Health
Papillons are dog breeds that are prone to dental problems so it is absolutely necessary that they have an annual dental clean-up to avoid the accumulation of tartar on their teeth. You may help them get accustomed to teeth cleaning by maintaining a scheduled brushing every week. You may use a small children toothbrush in cleaning your Pap