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Akita Health
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Life Expectancy
10 to 12 years
Suggested Tests
Elbow,Eye,Hip
Common Health Disorders
Mycrocytosis
Autoimmune Hypothyroiditis
Bloat
Hip Dysplasia - tests available
Luxating Patella
Von Willebrand's Disease
Summer Stress - Akitas find it hard to cope with extremely hot weather
Vestibular Syndrome
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