Pit bulls are predisposed to various skin disorders including allergies tumors and skin cancer regular grooming and ear cleaning are essential for preventing allergies while providing shade helps protect against sunburns skin problems
Due to their active nature pit bulls are prone to knee problems such as hind leg injuries and ligament tears the cranial cruciate ligament ccl is particularly susceptible to damage leading to pain and mobility issues knee complications
Hip dysplasia is a common issue among pit bulls causing improper hip formation and leading to arthritis and hind leg lameness hip dysplasia
Pit bulls are more prone to allergies especially skin allergies triggered by pollen grass ticks or certain foods like grains or wheat allergies
Hypothyroidism characterized by inadequate thyroid hormone production is common in pit bulls symptoms include weight gain skin problems and behavioral changes like fearful aggression thyroid disease
Also known as bloat this condition can be fatal if left untreated pit bulls may experience excess gas in their stomachs after eating leading to bloating and anxiety gastric dilatation volvulus
Pit bulls are prone to ichthyosis a skin disorder characterized by thickening skin and scalelike formations inherited from parents this condition can worsen with age if left untreated causing discomfort for the dog ichthyosis
Pit bulls are susceptible to developing cataracts which can be inherited or developed due to other health conditions like diabetes cataracts
