Norwich Health Topics

Here we list some health issues in Norwich terriers. See also the 2012 Norwich health survey for a more complete list and rough percentages of incidence. (The survey was voluntary, so most likely any reports of disease are under-reported.) Go to the web site of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, look under the tab "About" for "Health Surveys".

Upper airway syndrome.
Liver shunt
Inability to free-whelp.
Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
Epilepsy
Tracheal collapse
Von Willebrand's disease.
Primary lens luxation.
Hip dysplasia.
Patella dysplasia.
Idiopatic pulmonary fibrosis
Addison's disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Leptospirosis

Early Spay and Neuter

Waters Report
Long-Term Health Effects of Neutering Dogs: Comparison of Labrador Retrievers with Golden Retrievers
Skeptvet review of the scientific literature

Last updated 20210615