Rat Terriers: Key Health Concerns & Preventive Care

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

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Hip dysplasia
• Legg-calve-perthes disease
• Patellar luxation

Cardiovascular Issues

• Mitral valve disease

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Lens luxation
• Progressive retinal atrophy

Neurological Issues

• Epilepsy

Gastrointestinal Issues

• Hepatic microvascular dysplasia
• Hernias