Know your breed, protect your pet
From Shih Tzus to Tong Gau, every breed has its own weak points. Find yours and learn the conditions, warning signs and check-ups that matter in Macau's climate.
26 breeds covered by our veterinary team
What is inside
- 20 dog breeds, from Toy Poodle to Tong Gau
- 6 cat breeds, from British Shorthair to Tong Mao
- Heat, humidity and typhoon-season advice for every breed
Showing 26 breeds
American Shorthair
ASH, Domestic Shorthair (pedigree)
Watch for: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Obesity
Beagle
English Beagle
Watch for: Obesity, Ear infections
Bichon Frise
Bichon
Watch for: Atopic skin allergies, Dental disease
Border Collie
Collie, Working Collie
Watch for: Hip dysplasia, Collie eye anomaly
British Shorthair
BSH, British Blue
Watch for: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Obesity
Chihuahua
Chi
Watch for: Patellar luxation, Dental disease
Dachshund
Sausage Dog, Wiener Dog, Doxie
Watch for: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), Obesity
Domestic Shorthair (Tong Mao)
Tong Mao, Mixed Breed Cat, House Cat
Watch for: Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), Obesity
Exotic Shorthair
Exotic, Shorthaired Persian, Garfield Cat
Watch for: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), Brachycephalic airway and eye problems
French Bulldog
Frenchie, Bouledogue Francais
Watch for: Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), Intervertebral disc disease and hemivertebrae
Golden Retriever
Golden, Goldie
Watch for: Hip and elbow dysplasia, Cancer (lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma)
Jack Russell Terrier
JRT, Parson Russell Terrier
Watch for: Patellar luxation, Primary lens luxation
Labrador Retriever
Lab, Labrador
Watch for: Obesity, Hip and elbow dysplasia
Maltese
Maltese Terrier
Watch for: Dental disease, Patellar luxation
Miniature Schnauzer
Mini Schnauzer, Zwergschnauzer
Watch for: Pancreatitis, Hyperlipidaemia (high blood fat)
Mongrel (Tong Gau)
Tong Gau, Mixed Breed, Macau Village Dog
Watch for: Heartworm disease, Tick fever (tick-borne disease)
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Corgi, Welsh Corgi
Watch for: Intervertebral disc disease, Hip dysplasia
Pomeranian
Pom, Squirrel Dog, Zwergspitz
Watch for: Tracheal collapse, Patellar luxation
Ragdoll
Raggie
Watch for: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Urinary tract disease and bladder stones
Samoyed
Sammy, Smiling Sammie
Watch for: Heat stress and heatstroke, Hip dysplasia
Scottish Fold
Fold, Highland Fold
Watch for: Osteochondrodysplasia (Fold joint disease), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Shiba Inu
Shiba
Watch for: Atopic dermatitis (allergic skin disease), Patellar luxation
Shih Tzu
Chrysanthemum Dog, Lion Dog
Watch for: Brachycephalic airway syndrome, Corneal ulcers
Siberian Husky
Husky
Watch for: Heat stress and heatstroke, Hereditary cataracts and eye disease
Toy Poodle
Poodle, Teacup Poodle, Teddy Bear Poodle
Watch for: Patellar luxation, Progressive retinal atrophy
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkie
Watch for: Tracheal collapse, Dental disease