Common Dog health problem that affect a Jack Russell Terrier - Family - Pets

Jack Russell Terrier are small terriers that has similar origins like the fox terrier. Jack Russell Terrier can suffer from a wide range of dog health problems. Here is a list of few of the common dog health problems that your pet faces.I. HerniaWhen a dogs organs or tissues protrude through the wall of the body it is called hernia. In most cases the intestine protrudes through the stomach or scrotum. If you see an unusual bulge in your dogs stomach or some sort of growth in scrotum of the dog take him to the vet as soon as possible.II. CardiomyopathyIt is an abnormality of the heart muscle that can cause water to get into the lung which is also known as lung edema. It also causes your pet to feel excessively weak during exercise and can also cause sudden death. A common symptom that you might observe in your terrier is difficulty in walking and you might hear them wheeze while they are trying to breath.III. CryptochidismAt times one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum and is retained in the abdomen. In such cases it might appear that your dog has one testicle or you might notice two testicles and then it is back to one. Though it is not a life threatening disease, it leaves them prone to cancer. IV. High toesIn this disease the toes in the front feet are shorter than in normal terriers. It might appear that the toes of these dogs do not touch the ground. It occurs on both front and back limbs, but it is more common on the front legs. It is not a life threatening disease.V. Von Willebrand's diseaseThis is a genetic disorder that is characterized by abnormal platelets. Terriers suffering from this disease might suffer from bleeding gums, nose, bloody urine and excessive bleeding from nicks and cuts. They also manifest in the form of excessive bleeding after surgery, during estrus and after giving birth. Visit your vet and seek help in you spot excessive bleeding. VI. Lens luxationIn this condition, the lens get dislocated from t heir original location behind the cornea. If your pet is suffering from this condition their eye might look opaque or red. If left untreated it can lead to blindness.These are few of the diseases that haunt your Jack Russell Terrier. It is essential that you know at least a few of these diseases before you choose a Jack Russell Terrier as your pet.

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