{"id":176,"date":"2026-04-06T00:04:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camicoo.com\/blog\/maltese-health\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:58:21","slug":"maltese-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camicoo.com\/blog\/en\/maltese-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Maltese Health Guide: Nutrition, Exercise and Common Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick summary:<\/strong> Malteses carry an elevated risk of dental disease and tooth loss, patellar luxation, and portosystemic liver shunt. Most of what goes wrong starts with subtle changes in activity, sleep, or skin temperature — often weeks before a veterinary diagnosis. Continuous monitoring gives you an early signal. See our smart collar comparison for 2026<\/a> for the full breakdown.<\/p>\n

Health Guide for the Maltese<\/h2>\n

Maltese are long-lived toy dogs with predisposition to dental disease, patellar luxation, and ocular conditions. Preventive dental care and regular veterinary monitoring are essential.<\/p>\n

Maltese are hypoallergenic and barely shed, but 75% develop dental problems before age 3. Daily dental care is essential.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this guide we cover the key health aspects of the Maltese: from nutrition and exercise to common conditions and a preventive care calendar. Everything you need to keep your Maltese in optimal health.<\/p>\n

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Breed Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Lifespan<\/td>\n12-15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n3-4 kg kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/td>\nToy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Nutrition<\/h2>\n