Scottish Terrier Health Network

Scottish Terrier Health Network "Making A Difference" for Scotties : A Network focussing on improving the health and well being of our beloved Scottish Terriers. www.scottishterrierhealth.com

Focussing on the health and well being of our Scotties. We will share factual stories of how others have coped with Scottie illnesses and hope this provides a greater understanding for those suffering similar conditions. Lets Make A Difference for the Scotties of tomorrow.

Barbara really needs some advice : "My beautiful boy is having alot of health problems he  is only 8 and has been though...
10/10/2025

Barbara really needs some advice : "My beautiful boy is having alot of health problems he is only 8 and has been though so much in his short life’s, for this reason he really doesn’t cope well at the vets and gets very distressed
he’s had 6 fits in 9 days .
He is under going tests . we know he has very high liver levels they think the fits maybe are caused from his elevated liver levels. So did blood tests and an ultrasound scan this week . But I wasn’t prepare for the findings. I’m so worried and can’t to do the best for my boy
But He has a large mass in his gallbladder it could cancer or it might be a large jelly mass either have a good outcome , he also has a legion in his liver and an abnormal prostrate .
I am devastated he will be referred to a specialist vet and will be having a ct scan and more tests so we know what we are fighting . My vet is already saying removing his gallbladder could be the best option. So I’m wondering is any one here has had this surgery. And did it have good results I’m not sure Walter would cope with such a big operation. And it might not be the best thing for him under the circumstances but I’d like other scottie owners thought s . He has just been starting on medication for the fits and is coping well and will be starting denamarin to help the liver and he is already is on a liver friendly diet. Any thoughts would be helpful many thanks in advance from one very worried scottie mum ."

We're all thinking of you and Walter and I'm sure that we can give you some advice so that you can talk it through with your wonderful vets. Kx

Cushings and Elevated Liver Enzymes===========================Charles asks: "Hello my Scottie Buckles in the picture bel...
09/10/2025

Cushings and Elevated Liver Enzymes
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Charles asks: "Hello my Scottie Buckles in the picture below has been tested and found to have high liver enzymes. howver the vet does not know for sure if he has Cushings. She said the test was undeterminate. What is normal for Scotties? When i went back to the Vet for this month's test as he has been put on medication, I had to brief the vet on what was going on. He also had little bumps under his tail which should be removed and biopsy done, but the vet was afraid to do them and put him under sedation due to the high liver enzymes. I appreciate any help you can provide me with as we love our Buckles very much and want to save him, any pain he might be going through. Note he has not shone any signs of Cushings that we can see."

I'm sure there'll be lots of help/advice for Charles and Buckles, so let's hope some of our information will be of help to them both. thanks Kx

Bladder Cancer ===========Carole would like a little help : "Hamish has been diagnosed with TCC, bladder cancer, a month...
07/10/2025

Bladder Cancer
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Carole would like a little help : "Hamish has been diagnosed with TCC, bladder cancer, a month ago. He is 10, almost 11. Please share your experiences with chemo. He is on an NSAID, CARPROFEN, and I may have to make a decision soon."

If anyone can give Carole some support I know she and Hamish would appreciate it. Thanks Kx

Erin asks : "I have a 5 year old Scottie. She was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in her nose in mid July after see...
24/08/2025

Erin asks : "I have a 5 year old Scottie. She was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in her nose in mid July after seeing quite a bit of discharge and some reverse sneezing. It seemed to clear up after 2 weeks of antibiotics. However, in the last few days, the discharge has started to return, she is reverse sneezing and snorting and it seems to bother her when she swallows. Anyone have issues with these infection reoccurring or other ideas?"

If anyone has any experience of this, I am sure Erin would appreciate your comments. Thanks Kx

Skin Allergies ??============Antoinette would like bit of advice regarding the skin on her scotties. She has recently be...
08/08/2025

Skin Allergies ??
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Antoinette would like bit of advice regarding the skin on her scotties. She has recently been to the grooming parlour, so is aware it could a clipper burn/rash, however it all started with a small patch on the tail, so any advice would be useful. She is also considering purchasing the product “Efazol” in order to help the coat on her scotties - any advice on this would be useful. Antoinette has kindly provided a few photos of her lovely scotties to help us with our suggestions. Thanks for any help Kx

Lyndsey asks : "Hi , we have a scottie called Hamish, he's 13 but for a while now he's becoming incontinent, also doing ...
02/08/2025

Lyndsey asks : "Hi , we have a scottie called Hamish, he's 13 but for a while now he's becoming incontinent, also doing this weird cough like he's clearing his throat. Is he having accidents just because he's old? Is this normal?"

Lyndsey would love to hear from anyone who has had experienced something similar. Thanks Kx

Cheryl asks : "I have a female Scottish Terrier! She is 14 years old next week! She’s had a scan and blood works done! H...
30/07/2025

Cheryl asks : "I have a female Scottish Terrier! She is 14 years old next week! She’s had a scan and blood works done! Her heart has a murmur and is enlarged and her liver is also not functioning well! Her stomach is bloated and she has a cough with fluid! Our vet has put her on meds but I’m concerned that she is hardly eating! Because she struggles with pancreatitis she is on a Hills low fat appropriate pellets and chicken! What can I do to encourage her to eat! She is on an appetite stimulate (Mirtazapine), Liver support, Vetmedin , water tablet and Inflacam! I love her dearly and don’t want her to suffer!!"

If anyone is experiencing something similar then I am sure Cheryl will appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks Kx

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