The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is basically a healthy dog who, given proper care and nourishment, will live a long and active life. All breeds, however, are susceptible to inherited disease and the Wheaten is no exception. Veterinary research has identified two possibly genetically transmitted conditions which seem to have a higher than normal incidence in Wheatens; protein-losing nephropathy (PLN) and protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). Addison's Disease also occurs and renal dysplasia (RD) which has been a serious problem among Wheatens in other countries and there have been some cases of the disease in the United States. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. is sponsoring research into all of these conditions. Information about this can be found below.

Health Surveys

Mail Survey (October, 2000)

Email Survey (November, 2000)

 

Report of Dr. Padgett's Educational Seminar, March, 2001

Research Projects on PLE/PLN in Wheatens

SCWT DNA Family Study (October, 2001)

Presentation (given at MCKC)

Flyer (describes "informative families")

 

SCWTCA Health Committee Reports

Fall 2001

Summer 2001

Spring 2001

Fall 2000

Spring 2000

Journal Articles Reprints Available  (Order copies for your vet)

 

General Health Report on Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
General Diet Observations by Dr. Littman

 

Protein Losing Diseases Overview
 

1999 ACVIM Proceedings: Wheaten Terrier PLE-PLN - HTML or PDF

PLE/PLN - Dr. Shelly Vaden's 1998 MCKC Report
 

PLE/PLN - Dr. Shelly Vaden 1999 Report

PLE/PLN Research at North Carolina State
 

 

Renal Dysplasia Overview

Addison's Disease Overview
 

 

Fecal API Protocol for PLE
 

Screening for PLE/PLN, Renal Dysplasia or Addison's
 

Post-mortem Examination Protocol for PLE/PLN, RD or Addison's
 

 

For a second opinion from a specialist, find an ACVIM veterinary internist near you.
 

 

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Open Registry

How To Submit Your Affected Wheaten's Information
 

Open Registry Release Form For Affected Dogs
 

 

Medical Genetics at UPenn

Inheritance of PLE/PLN - Dr. Giger

 

Recommended Reading: PLN, PLE, RD and Addison's Disease