West Highland White Terrier
犬小型体重 6〜9 kg寿命 13〜16 年
The snowy cannonball — atopic dermatitis is nearly a breed hallmark and skin care is a lifelong job; senior pulmonary fibrosis also appears.
性格： Confident and vocal, lively, classic terrier spirit
🩺 かかりやすい病気とリスク
高
Atopic dermatitis
The breed's signature — recurrent paw licking and scratching
あり
Pulmonary fibrosis (senior)
Progressive breathlessness — needs chest CT
あり
Patellar luxation / Legg-Perthes
Hind-limb limping needs imaging
注意
Cataracts
Senior eye monitoring
📋 推奨される健診と頻度
- #1Dermatology follow-up (itch = visit)
- #2Knee + hip imaging for lameness
- #3Eye exam (senior, annual)
🍚 栄養のポイント
Low-allergen / single-protein diets often help; omega-3s support skin.
🛁 日々のケア
Regular hand-stripping or trimming; don't over-bathe — protect the skin barrier.
最近元気がない？5 ステップで緊急度を評価
症状チェックを始める →