Westie Health Issues - July
TRANSITIONAL CELL CARCINOMA
As the year progresses, so do the studies that we as a Foundation take an active interest in. Dr’s Elaine Ostrander and Deborah Knapp are working on the study of Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Scottish Terriers and West Highland White Terriers. This is the study of the incidence and treatment of bladder cancer which actually occurs with a fairly high incidence in our breed. The disease once diagnosed, has only a partially effective treatment which includes surgical resection and death is inevitable.
Training - Grooming - Nutrition
Tips for Westie Terrier Pet Care: Training, Grooming, Nutrition
West Highland Terriers are spunky, lighthearted, fun-loving members of the Terrier group. They love people and are family-oriented. This fun-loving breed is often also referred to as a "Westie." Your Westie Terrier has unique needs when it comes to dog grooming, nutrition, training and care. This article covers some of the basics - but to learn how to properly care for your companion, I highly recommend the excellent Mad About Westies.
West Highland White Terriers - Complete Owners Guide
A fine hunter as well as a great household pet, this energetic breed is a perennial favorite among dog fanciers. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated with color photos and line art, and are filled with reliable, easy-to-understand information on pet care. The many titles in this series show and tell pet owners how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, gerbils, hamsters, and virtually every other animal that is kept as a pet.
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