The WFA has just completed a completely new and updated edition of the Westie Health E-Book. This publication was prepared through the University of Georgia Vet School under the supervision of the Educational Resources Department. New articles and new illustrations help to make this a very useful resource. You can download individual chapters here and on the Health Issues page, and soon you will be able to order printed copies on demand. The printed copies are great to have as a ready reference, and could be donated to your dog club, puppy owners, or to the vets who care for your dogs.
The Westie Health Book is a great resource for breeders and owners. Consider giving one to new puppy owners and give one to your vet!
Postage included and $10/copy for foreign delivery
If you open the file, there are links in the table of contents that will take you directly to each section. Or click on the topics on right.
Funded by the Westie Foundation of America.
Updated in 2017 by Educational Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Design by Mallory Traylor and Stephanie Pfeiffer. Medical Illustrations by Matthew Crotts and Stephanie Pfeiffer.
Diet and Environment 3
You and Your Veterinarian 4
Breeding, Spaying, and Neutering 5
How Breed Influences Health in Dogs 6
Common Diseases in Westies 7
Aggression in Dogs: What does it mean for Westie owners 9
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 19
Integumentary System
Dermatitis Basics and Atopic Dermatitis in Westies 26
Respiratory System
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Westie Lung Disease 34
Musculoskeletal System
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease 40
Craniomandibular Osteopathy in Westies/Other Scottish Terriers 45
Luxation of the Patella 50
Endocrine System
Addison’s Disease 55
Diabetes Mellitus 61
Cushing’s Disease 67
Digestive System
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 72
Copper Toxicity in the Canine Liver 79
Nervous System
White Shaker Disease Syndrome 85
Special Senses Juvenile Cataracts 90
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca 97
Tumors, Cancer, and Your Westie
Introduction and Overview 105
Bladder Cancer in Westies and Scotties 109
