Boston Terrier Health Problems
08/22/2005
Before you buy a Boston Terrier, make sure the parents do not have these common Boston Terrier health problems:
* Demodectic mange-This is a non-contagious hereditary condition where the dog has a weakened immune system and the Demodectic mites get into the hair folicles all over the body. The dog can end up being completely bald. Severe cases can also develop a skin infection, often called red mange. Dogs can recover with costly, time consuming treatment.
* Bad knees-This condition is also hereditary and dogs can become crippled at a young age. Surgery is expensive.
* Cherry eye-When a dog has an extra eyelid, it is called a cherry eye. This problem is usually easy to correct and surgery is not too expensive.
* Cataracts-Hereditary cataracts can cause blindness in Boston Terriers at a very young age.
For more information on Boston Terriers, please visit About Bostons, the information site for Boston Terrier lovers.
