Vizsla Health

Welcome to a website that has been set up to investigate the incidence and distribution of autoimmune/immune mediated illness in the Hungarian Vizsla

Interest in the breed’s predisposition to these conditions grew as a result of veterinary investigation and eventual recognition of a disease known as Vizsla Inflammatory Polymyopathy (VIP) – a breed specific presentation of an inflammatory muscle disorder. The illness is typified by pharyngeal dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) together with regurgitation, drooling and muscle wasting (especially round the head) – read more

As the VIP investigations unfolded the prevalence of other Immune Mediated Diseases became apparent. These are described here IM disease is multi-factorial, meaning several things must happen for an individual to become ill. Here is a Guide as to why Auto-Immune Disease happens

We ask everybody that has experienced IM disease in their vizsla to complete this survey Confidentiality is assured

It is vital for the future wellbeing 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 biggest understanding of how we might help our vizslas stay healthy

The project has the support of the UK breed health coordinator and also of the 2 UK breed associations – the Hungarian Vizsla Club and the Hungarian Vizsla Society

NOTE Our research is very specific and targeted in its purpose and scope and in no way does it replace or supplant other general vizsla health surveys.