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Jack Russell Terrier Health Problems
Inherited Defects: There are very few inherited Jack Russell Terrier health problems, as this type of dog is an unspoiled breed. However, there are a few conditions that can be
inherited. The following explores some of those particular disorders.
Although canine cataracts has been found in a few Russells, very few registered terriers have shown any sign of this condition. However, this should not cause owners to feel complacent about their terriers because this data does not provide a clear enough picture since, in most cases, it is only registered Jack Russells that have been brought forward for testing. So it is a good idea to check your dog's eyes
periodically, especially as they get older...registered or not.
 Primary
Lens Luxation:
I had never heard of this conditon before researching Jack Russell Terrier health problems, and this made me want to have my dog checked for this pretty often because it can be quite painful. Lens Luxation is when the lens of the eye becomes displaced. Pain comes suddenly and intensely...and blindness rapidly ensues. Without surgery, and that right soon, the blindness will become permanent. It is more common in smaller Jack Russell types but not
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Patella
Luxation:
What is this? It's dislocated kneecaps which causes a three-legged hop for a step or two. It's common in many small dog breeds and the Jack Russell can be among those unlucky breeds. In fact, my dog Jimbo, when he was younger did this little three-legged hop quite often and I always wondered why. Even had a few people ask me why he walked like that. I told them that I thought he was just trying to save time. The longer legged Russells don't seem to suffer from
this malady as much as the Shorties do, and this Jack Russell Terrier
health problem can be corrected quite effectively with surgery.  Cryptorchidism:
Another occasional inherited condition that is one of the Jack Russell Terrier health problems is Cryptorchidism, which is when a dog does not have two fully descended testicles. In one case, the dog can be unilaterally(one present) or bilaterally(both retained)chryptorchid. The unilaterally (or monorchid) is less fertile than a normal male. The bilaterally chryptorchid is sterile. In a few strains this condition has been found. Parents
and syblings of a dog with this kind of Jack Russell Terrier health
problem should be handled very cautiously where breeding is concerned. This condition concerns the partial disintegration of the femoral head. Symptoms include lameness of the hind legs, mostly in puppies or young adults. It sometimes lessens with age as the femoral head will
adjust itself. Ataxia: This Jack Russell Terrier health problem is a muscle or limb disorder that can lead to an uncoordinated gait. In a mild form the dog just moves awkwardly. In more
severe cases, the dog will have a hard time maintaining balance. But in
extreme cases a dog will not be able to walk or stand. Myasthenia Gravis: This malady affects the motor nerves and causes weakness in the hindquarters. A dog with this condition can have difficulty in rising from a sitting position and will sway and stagger when walking. So this covers some of the inherited Jack Russell Terrier health problems. It must be noted that dogs that are affected with these
disorders should not be bred from.
I've been lucky with my dog Jimbo. Apart from some hot spots on his back during summer months, and swallowing some rather large pork rib bones (that he was quickly operated on to be removed), and an incurable sweet tooth, he has had no serious health problems. And with attentive
and reasonable care given to this unspoiled breed, Jack Russell Terrier
health problems can be very rare, and your enjoyment of this unique
animal unhindered.
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