Responsible pet owners should know of, or at least, be aware of the terms of diseases and health issues that can affect their collie. Below is a listing of some common and not-so-common health issues found in this breed. Detailed information about these issue can be found by searching google or clicking on the links provided.
* Collie Eye Anomoly
Choroidal Hypoplasia
Coloboma
* Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypoplasia of the Optic Nerve
Corneal Dystrophy
Cherry Eye
Entropion
Ectopic Cilia
Dermoid
Follicular Conjunctivitis
Dry Eye
Persistent pupillary membranes
Retinal folds/ Retinal dysplasia
Cataracts
* Hip Dysplasia (see http://www.offa.org/hipgeninfo.html)
* Seizures / Epilepsy (see http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html)
* Dermatomyositis
* Canine Cyclic Neutropenia (Gray Collie Syndrome)
* Drug Sensitivity – Ivermectin (see http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/)
* Collie Nse / Pnk Nse
As with all dogs, collies are also prone to:
* Parvo
* Heartworms
* Ticks
* Fleas
* Diarrhea
Breeders should know of these issues in detail! Make sure your breeder does – or you may end up with large medical bills and a broken heart in the future.
Dr Ackermans Book of Collie (BB Dog)
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What about allergies? Do Collies universally suffer from allergies or is it line related?
Thanks for the info on all the other stuff. My breeder is very good about taking care of her Collies (she breeds for mobility and support) but I do wonder about Prince’s allergies.
My collie male, who is 4, started getting all of these leisons on his face and front paws. I took him to the vet and they said that he has lupus, he was immediately placed on steroids and cyclosporine. He has been on this combination for 8 weeks and all he does is eat, pant, drink and act like he just wants to jump out of his skin. He seems miserable and although the lesions have lessened, they are still there. the vet said he has blood and protein in his urine, but it is just traces. He urinates and defecates in the house and can’t seem to relax. Any alternative ideas, or any thoughts on the matter. The breeder has been contacted and he said that this line does not have lupus……..but is willing to replace him when they can. I am concerned with my dog, he just seems miserable.