American Staffordshire Terriers: Common Health Conditions and How to Protect Them

American Staffordshire terriers could be affected by the following (but not limited to) health conditions and diseases, some of which are hereditary. They aren't all high-risk health conditions and diseases for American Staffordshire terriers. Some of them are environmental illnesses so can be easily avoided by giving American Staffordshire terriers proper care and attention.

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Elbow dysplasia
• Hip dysplasia
• Patellar luxation
• Wobbler syndrome

Cardiovascular Issues

• Mitral valve disease

Endocrine Issues

• Hypothyroidism

Respiratory Issues

• Allergies

Skin Issues

• Demodectic mange

Urinary Issues

• Bladder stones

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Cataracts
• Distichiasis
• Entropion
• Retinal atrophy

Gastrointestinal Issues

• Cleft palates