Neapolitan Mastiff - Health

Health

The Neo has some specific health concerns. The most common is Cherry eye. Others include:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Ectropion
  • Entropion
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Sebaceous adenitis
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Bloat
  • Skin infections between skin folds called Pyoderma
  • Anesthetic Sensitivity

Additionally, Neos do not do well in hot weather, and are prone to heatstroke. Like most giant breeds, the Neapolitan Mastiff is not particularly long-lived, averaging 7 to 9 years, however, with a proper biologically appropriate diet, safe exercise, and proper weight maintenance, there is no reason that the average Neo cannot live beyond that.

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