Jack Russell Terrier Club of America Preserve, Protect and Work the Jack Russell Terrier

Medical: Caring for your Jack Russell

The following page contains medical information related to Jack Russell Terriers. This information should not be used in place of sound medical advice from your own veterinarian.

VISION
- CERF - Vision Testing
- In a Dog's Eye - Cataracts, Distichiasis, Glaucoma, PLL, PRA
- PRA - Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
- Juvenile Cataracts
- Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
- Certified Opthomologists
HEARING
- BAER - Hearing Testing
- BAER Test Sites
TOXICITY / POISONING
- ASPCA/National Animal Poison Control Center - 1-888-426-4435
- ASPCA - List of Plants Toxic to Dogs
- American Skunk Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Raisins Can be Deadly
- Toxicity - a Guide to Possible Signs of Toxicity
- Poisonous Plants
- Treats – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- Project Eddy - xylitol poisoning
BRAIN
- Coonhound Paralysis
- Canine Epilepsy
- Epil-K9 Welcome - Epilepsy Web Site
- Cerebellar Ataxia
HEART / BLOOD / HORMONE
- Sub-Aortic Stenosis - a fatal heart disease
- Canine Von Willebrand's Disease - inherited bleeding disorder
- Canine Cushing's Disease
RESPIRATORY
- Kennel Cough - a mild self-limiting disease involving the trachea and bronchi of any age dog.
JOINTS
- Legg Perthes - a disease of the hip joints of small breeds of dogs
- Luxating Patella - dislocation (slipping) of the patella (kneecap)
MISCELLANEOUS
- JRT Research Foundation - encourages, promotes and supports the development and maintenance of research on genetic defects found in the Jack Russell Terrier
- Assembling a First-Aid Kit
- Pet Care / Health - Dental, Neutering, Vaccinations
- Vaccination Schedule
- Heat Stroke
- List of Disorders Noted in Jack Russell Terriers
- Potential UnSafe Items for a Jack Russell Terrier
- Ehrlichiosis - tick borne disease
- NetVet - extensive medical links
- Brucellosis
- Veterinary Acronyms