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Poodle (Standard) Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Poodle (Standard)

DOG· LARGE· Lifespan: 10-18 years

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📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)	One of the highest-risk breeds	2-7 years	LIFE THREATENING	Baseline cortisol as a rule-out, ACTH stimulation to confirm. Trigger on vague waxing-waning GI signs, collapse, or a sodium:potassium ratio under 27.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (Bloat)	High — deep-chested conformation	2-10 years	LIFE THREATENING	Discuss prophylactic gastropexy at the time of spay/neuter.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd)	Genetic test available	3-7 years	SEVERE	prcd-PRA genetic test plus annual CAER exam.
Idiopathic Epilepsy	Elevated	1-5 years	SEVERE	Minimum database plus bile acids to exclude metabolic causes; owner seizure diary.
Sebaceous Adenitis	Breed-classic; significant carrier burden	1-5 years	MODERATE RISK	Punch biopsy for diagnosis; breeding stock is screened by biopsy rather than by appearance, since subclinical dogs still transmit.
Hip Dysplasia	Elevated	1-2 years	MODERATE RISK	OFA or PennHIP evaluation by age 2.

🏥 Anesthesia Considerations

⚠ Hypoadrenocorticism — Absent Stress Response

One of the highest-risk breeds for Addison’s, which is frequently undiagnosed at the time of surgery. Check electrolytes pre-operatively and treat a sodium:potassium ratio under 27 as hypoadrenocorticism until excluded. A diagnosed dog cannot mount a cortisol stress response: give supplemental glucocorticoid cover perioperatively, support blood pressure aggressively, and monitor for refractory hypotension and hypoglycemia. Deep-chested — consider concurrent prophylactic gastropexy at elective abdominal surgery.