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HomeHome Page of the BTCA Health Committee Website Of Interest To BreedersSpecific Articles on Management of Genetic Disorders and diseases Boston Terrier Health LinksLinks To Articles And Information On Genetic Diseases In The Breed General Health LinksGeneral Canine Health Links Boston Terrier Puppy Owners Handbookbrand new book written by the members of the BTCA Health Committee to help new owners raise Boston puppies Health Certification ProgramInformation on how Boston breeders can certify their Bostons have completed certain health requirements Health Committee MembersResumes of the Members of the BTCA Health Committee BTCA Health Committee StoreBuy collectable Boston Terrier items proceeds go to Boston Terrier health research CHICA new health registry for Boston Terriers Purina Weight Circle ProgramNestle Purina announced that they would contribute 10% of the cost of Pro Plan and certain other dog foods to participating national Clubs

Boston Terrier Health Links

The Purdue Database which collects data from all the veterinary schools in the United States lists Glaucoma as the 7th most common problem in the Boston Terrier. To put this in perspective, the database lists Cataracts (all kinds) at 190 reported cases in a 5 year period (and this makes cataracts the top problem in our breed). and Corneal Ulcers 52 cases.
(There are more than 20 different eye diseases that can affect Boston Terriers. Juvenile Cataracts and Cataracts of old age are the most common problems.)

Then there were Mitral valve 42 cases, Heart Murmer 36 cases, Epilepsy 33 cases, Allergic dermatitis 29 cases, and Glaucoma 24 cases with most cases being diagnosed in dogs over 7 years of age.

The Following are articles or website links about genetic and/or general health problems that can effect Boston Terriers

The Boston Terriers Eyes

The Boston Terriers Ears

Patellar Luxation In Boston Terriers

Hermivertebrae

Brachycephalic Syndrome In Boston Terriers

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