Choosing a Shetland Sheepdog

Choosing a Shetland Sheepdog

By: April Metroulas

Common Diseases and Disorders

  • Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that develops between the ages of 2 to 5 years.

  • Ivermectin toxicity occurs secondary to a sensitivity to Ivermectin, a commonly used parasitic drug, can result from a genetic abnormality. This drug should be used with caution in this breed.

  • Collie Eye Anomaly is a congenital eye disorder.

  • Heart disease occurs when the valves of the heart no longer function normally..

  • Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately. Without enough thyroid hormone, illness can occur.

  • Cataracts cause a loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye. The problem can occur in one or both eyes and can lead to blindness.

  • Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles do not descend into the scrotum.


  • Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.

  • Patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) is a congenital birth defect caused by a blood vessel that normally closes after birth, but remains open resulting in the passage of extra volumes of blood into the lungs.

  • Malassezia dermatitis - is a yeast infection of the skin caused by Malassezia pachydermatitis.

  • Cutaneous Histiocytoma - is a benign tumor of the skin that can affect young dogs.

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