Mudi Health Guide

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Understanding the health profile of the Mudi helps owners make informed decisions about screening, insurance, and preventive care. Like many pedigree breeds, the Mudi is prone to certain hereditary and acquired health conditions, most notably Hip Dysplasia and Epilepsy. With attentive care, most Mudis can be expected to live 12–14 years.

Lifespan 12–14 years
Documented Conditions 3
Size Category medium
Group Herding

Conditions Affecting Mudis

  • Hip Dysplasia High Risk Hereditary
    Category: Orthopedic Typical onset: 1-2 years Est. treatment cost: £1,500-£6,000

    Hip dysplasia is a genetic condition where the hip joint doesn't develop properly, causing the ball and socket to not fit together correctly. This leads to joint deterioration, pain, and arthritis over time.

    Key symptoms: Difficulty rising · Reluctance to jump · Bunny-hopping gait · Loss of thigh muscle · +1 more
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  • Epilepsy Moderate Risk Hereditary
    Category: Neurological Typical onset: 1-5 years Est. treatment cost: £500-£2,000/year

    Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, characterised by recurrent seizures. Idiopathic (genetic) epilepsy is the most frequent form in young to middle-aged dogs with no underlying structural brain lesion.

    Key symptoms: Generalised seizures (paddling, loss of consciousness) · Focal seizures (facial twitching, fly-biting) · Post-ictal confusion · Sudden falling · +1 more
    Full details, symptoms & treatment

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