Westie Health, Behavior & Training Information

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Please Note
***Any information contained on this site relating to various medical, health, and fitness conditions of Westies and their treatment is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of a Westie - you should always consult your own veterinarian.***

 

Health Committee - Updated June 14, 2006 The West Highland White Terrier Club Health Committee is a very active committee devoted to helping breeders and pet owners with health issues affecting their Westies. A series of informative papers on the major diseases affecting Westies is provided on the web site in the health area and also available through regional counselors and the TEAM Westie Program. After reading the papers provided, additional questions may be directed to the committee member who has written the paper either through e-mail, written correspondence or phone. Please be courteous and make sure contact is made according to the hours listed on the paper or during reasonable hours. Remember to consult time zones before calling and do not call after 9 PM in the evening unless directed to do so by the committee member. Kay McGuire, DVM, Chairperson 21511 Forest Vista Humble, TX 77338 Click here to email the Health Committee Dorinda Dew 110 Indian Hill Street West Newbury, MA 01985 978-462-7494 Donna Hegstrom 614 Holland Road Holland, PA 18966-1817 (215) 322-4111 John Jaacks 13224 Caroline CT Oak Hill, VA 20171 Patti Marks 501 E Moreland Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 (215) 657-6085 (Call after 7 PM EST weekdays only) Bebe Pinter 428 Hedgecroft Drive Seabrook, Texas 77586 (281) 326-3843 bjpinter@msn.com

Health Concerns Articles (Includes information on recent outbreak of Canine Influenza) Training & Behavior Tips & Articles Westie Foundation of America

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