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Westie Health Concerns
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"If you don't own a dog, at least
one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you,
but there may be something wrong with your life."
Roger Caras |
Westies are a strong and hardy breed, and quite long lived. However, it's estimated that a small number are affected with genetic disorders. Some disorders are very rare, while others are more readily observed. No matter how small the number, we should strive to completely eradicate all genetic disorders through sound, ethical, and informed breeding and testing programs. The West Highland White Terrier Club of America has compiled information which may be helpful in recognizing and dealing with these disorders. The information is organized as follows:
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External: Skin
1. Atopic Dermatitis 2. Epidermal Dysplasia 3. Seborrhea, Primary and Secondary External: Eyes 1. Juvenile Cataracts 2. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) Internal: Mouth/Jaw 1. Cleft Palate 2. Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO) |
Internal: Skeletal/Muscular
1. Hip Dysplasia 2. Legg-Calve-Perthes 3. Luxated Patella Internal: Organs/Blood System/Nervous System 1. Copper Toxicosis (CT) 2. Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL) 3. Inguinal Hernia 4. Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency 5. White Shaker Syndrome |
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Articles from the Westie Imprint, Official publication of the WHWTCA, reprinted with permission.
West Highland White Terrier Lung Disease
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