HEALTH
SCREENING
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have been found to
have a higher frequency than other breeds of certain serious diseases.
They are:
·
Protein losing Enteropathy (PLE)
·
Protein losing Nephropathy (PLN)
·
Addison’s Disease
Recommendations to owners and their veterinarians
includes:
- Run the following lab tests:
1)
Complete Blood Count
2)
Biochemical profile, including:
·
Total Protein
·
Albumin
·
Creatine
·
Bun
·
Cholesterol
·
Sodium (Na)
·
Potassium (K)
3)
Routine Urinalysis, including:
·
Specific gravity
·
Dipstick
·
Urinary sediment
4)
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
A good time to have the above testing done is the
same time you are having the heartworm check.
You may go to the National Club Web Site (scwtca.org)
for further information.
