WHAT IS IMMUNE MEDIATED DISEASE
Immune-mediated diseases are a group of conditions that result from abnormal activity of the immune cells. Instead of protecting the body they lose the ability to recognise and fight pathogens, and so attack “self”,  or they overreact, displaying an extreme inflammatory response.

WHAT CAUSES IMMUNE MEDIATED DISEASE
IM Diseases arise as a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Here is a
Guide as to why Auto-Immune Disease happens

IS THE VIZSLA PRONE TO IMMUNE MEDIATED DISEASE
Yes – the Kennel Club’s Vizsla Breed Health and Conservation Plan (2021) confirms Immune Mediated Disease to be a serious breed health concern

WHAT ARE THE IMMUNE MEDIATED DISEASES TO AFFECT THE VIZSLA
The auto immune/immune mediated illnesses that are described on the VIZSLA HEALTH WEBSITE have all been known to present in the breed – with an especial frequency for  VIZSLA INFLAMMATORY POLYMYOPATHY  as well as atopy/allergies/intolerances, Sebaceous Adenitis, Polyarthritis and Steroid Responsive Meningitis/Arteritis. Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia and Thrombocytopaenia also seem to be over represented. Some of these conditions are life threatening

HEALTH SURVEY
If your vizsla suffers from an immune related disorder please complete this ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE in respect of ALL vizslas that you know to have had a problem. The further back in time that we can go then the more useful the information will be

It is vital for the future well-being of the Hungarian Vizsla that people are honest and forthcoming. Please help if you can. Everybody has a chance to make a difference. Even tiny bits of information will contribute to the best understanding of how we might help our vizslas stay healthy

Confidentiality is assured. Please CONTACT Vizsla Health if advice is needed