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. For foreign delivery please add $10 more.
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.
Copyright 2025 Westie Foundation of America, Inc.
Updated in 2025 by Educational Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Design by Megan Sifuentes with medical illustrations by Megan Sifuentes, Matthew Crotts, and Stephanie Pfeiffer
Integumentary System
Dermatitis Basics and Atopic Dermatitis in
Westies 30
Respiratory System
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Westie Lung Disease
40
Musculoskeletal System
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease 46
Craniomandibular Osteopathy in Westies/Other Scottish Terriers
51
Luxation of the Patella 56
Endocrine System
Addison’s Disease 61
Diabetes Mellitus 67
Cushing’s Disease 73
Digestive System
Exocine Pancreatice Insufficiency 78
Obesity 83
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 89
Copper Toxicity in the Canine
Liver 96
Nervous System
White Shaker Disease Syndrome 102
Special Senses
Juvenile Cataracts 107
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca 114
