Kai Ken
The Kai Ken is a medium sized dog with a coat that has stripes on it, which is why he is known as a tiger dog. It has a muscular physique.
Breed Profile
Height
17 - 22
Inches
Weight
25 - 45
Pounds
Life Span
14 – 16
Years
Health
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Luxating Patella
What is it?:
Luxating Patella is a condition where the kneecap moves out of its grove and causes pain and discomfort.
Clinical signs
The clinical symptoms of this condition may include -
Stiffness in the leg
May see your doh skipping and jumping to slide the kneecap back in its place
The way of walking of the dog changes
There is discomfort or pain while walking
Treatment
The treatment for luxating patella depends on the severity of the medical condition. The treatment for luxating patella is:
Pain relief medications with help reduce the discomfort, pain and swelling
Physical therapy could be given to dogs, to strengthen their muscles
A realignment surgery can be performed on the dog in severe cases where there is a lot of pain and movement of the dog is difficult
Eligible vet bill
$5,000
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Ear Infection
What is it?:
An ear infection is a ear canal infection which can caused by:
Wax build up
Injury to the ear
Various autoimmune disease
Over cleaning
Moisture accumulation
Allergies due to various foods or external environment
Clinical signs
Ear infection is often seen in dogs of various breeds. The symptoms of the condition are as follows:
Pain experienced by the dog
Constant shaking of the head or itching of the ear
Formation of scabs around the ear
Scratching the area which ultimately forms a wound
Dark colored discharge from the ears
Bad odor
Treatment
The treatment of an ear infection varies from one dog to another and the symptoms experienced by them. The vet may clean the ear with an ear cleanser. If the condition is more severe then oral medications may be prescribed to reduce the pain and swelling. In even more severe cases where the ear infection does not heal, a surgery called the Total Ear Canal Ablation may be performed. In this surgery the infected ear canal is removed to prevent the disease from repeating again.
Eligible vet bill
$2,000
*Hypothetical reimbursement examples illustrate reimbursement of an eligible vet bill at the noted reimbursement rate, assuming the annual deductible had already been satisfied and the annual coverage limit has not yet been met. Annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit and coverage limits, and exclusions may apply. Eligibility may vary. Visit https://www.spotpetinsurance.ca/sample-policy for full terms. For Canada enrollments only, reimbursement rate is based on the pet's age.
Personality
Active
The Kai ken are agile and athletic in nature, they love the outdoor as well as swimming, climbing and hiking with their owners.
Loyal
The Kai Ken’s are very loyal to their owners and may take some time bonding with strangers. They love to please their families and spend time with them.
Brave
The Kai Ken is a hunting dog and they are protective about their families. They are proved to be great watch dogs as they are always alert.
Lifetime Care
Coat
The Kai Ken has a brindle double coat which makes them adaptable with the cold climate.
Colors
The Kai Ken’s coat could be black, red, gold or brown in color.
Hypoallergenic
No
Grooming
The Kai Ken sheds its coat two times a year, which is why there is some shedding and grooming required during those times.
Training
The Kai ken is highly trainable and is a joy to train. They are very intelligent but because it is a hunting dog, it may be difficult to let them off their leash.
The Kai Ken originates from the Kai province of Japan in 1929. They are considered to be a rare breed. They are very loyal to their owners and great guardians. They are counted as one of the purest breeds of Japan. They were bred to be hunting dogs which make them good at chasing their prey, having survival instinct, climbing and swimming.
Kai Ken: Introduction to the Breed
The Kai Ken were not intentionally bred and are known to be a pure natural breed. They are fun loving creatures with a lot of energy.
Physical Characteristics:
Medium sized
Agile
Dense coat
Sharp ears
Muscular limbs
Best suited for pet-owners:
Who have active lives
Who have older children
Who have time for them
Who like to spend time outdoors
Things to watch-out before deciding to own a Kai Ken
The Kai Ken has high hunting instinct which makes them slightly dangerous to be around other pets without a leash
The Kai Ken is a very energetic breed and requires to be with a family that likes the outdoors as well as have the time to invest in their pets.
The Kai ken are easily adaptable in a small apartment as they are not as active when they are indoors.
If there is another pet in the house then it’s better to introduce them at an earlier stage.
The Kai Ken are actually quite social and do not like to be left alone for more than a few hours.
What should a Kai Ken eat?
The Kai Ken should be given high quality food to keep them healthy and give them a longer life. They should not be overfed and balance should be maintained. Vitamins and calcium should be mixed with their food to avoid health problems like Retinal Atrophy and bone problems. As this breed is energetic and active water should be easily available to them to keep them hydrated. Know more about if your Kia Ken should eat fruits, vegetables, seafood, beans & dry fruits.
Conclusion
The Kai Ken may be hunting dogs with prey instinct but they are also great family dogs. If you're looking for a dog that is your companion and loves to explore new heights with you then the Kai Ken is the one. Also, the kai Ken being a natural breed from Japan makes it prone to less health risks and is said to be a healthy breed. The Kai Ken’s are calm and protective about their own masters. They are brave and loyal and would go to great lengths to keep you from harm's way.
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