West Highland White Terrier
HundKleinGewicht 6–9 kgLebenserwartung 13–16 J.
The snowy cannonball — atopic dermatitis is nearly a breed hallmark and skin care is a lifelong job; senior pulmonary fibrosis also appears.
Wesen: Confident and vocal, lively, classic terrier spirit
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Atopic dermatitis
The breed's signature — recurrent paw licking and scratching
Häufig
Pulmonary fibrosis (senior)
Progressive breathlessness — needs chest CT
Häufig
Patellar luxation / Legg-Perthes
Hind-limb limping needs imaging
Beobachten
Cataracts
Senior eye monitoring
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Dermatology follow-up (itch = visit)
- #2Knee + hip imaging for lameness
- #3Eye exam (senior, annual)
🍚 Ernährung
Low-allergen / single-protein diets often help; omega-3s support skin.
🛁 Tagespflege
Regular hand-stripping or trimming; don't over-bathe — protect the skin barrier.
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