Staffordshire Bull Terriers: Key Health Issues & How to Prevent Them

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

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Elbow dysplasia
• Hip dysplasia
• Patellar luxation

Respiratory Issues

• Allergies
• Brachycephalic airway syndrome

Skin Issues

• Demodex folliculorum
• Follicular Dysplasia

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Cataracts
• Deafness
• Retinal atrophy
• Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous

Neurological Issues

• Epilepsy
• L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria