English Setters: Key Health Concerns & Preventive Care

English Setters 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 English Setters. Some of them are environmental illnesses so can be easily avoided by giving English Setters proper care and attention.

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Elbow dysplasia
• Hip dysplasia
• Osteochondrosis dissecans
• Panosteitis

Cardiovascular Issues

• Hemophilia
• Von willebrand's disease

Endocrine Issues

• Hypothyroidism

Skin Issues

• Pyoderma

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Deafness
• Progressive retinal atrophy

Neurological Issues

• Epilepsy

Gastrointestinal Issues

• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency