Border Collie Health
Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS)  
Introduction into Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS)Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, better known as TNS, was first recognised in 1996 in New Zealand and Australia, with Australian research is leading the world. This debilitating disease has only been recognised in the Border Collie breed for the last 8 years and there is no known cure or treatment for affected puppies and dogs. TNS is usually seen in young puppies before they go to their forever homes, but some puppies do not show signs until up to 7 months old. There is no treatment for TNS, except to treat the symptoms and keep the pup as comfortable as possible. Often owners need to make the hard decision to put their young companion to sleep to end its suffering. |
Breed Submissions under the AVA-ANKC Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES) Report July 2006 – June 2009
As the members of specialist clubs catering for the Border Collie breed across Australia will be aware, the AVA-ANKC Australian Canine Eye Scheme has been in operation for almost four years.
Qualified specialist ACES Panellists (appointed by the AVA Board) have conducted detailed eye examinations on adult dogs using standardised procedures as prescribed under ACES Rules, in addition to offering breeders a Litter Screening service for pups less than 12 weeks old.... Signs of Problems with your Border Collie’s Anal Glands
If you see your Border Collie scooting across the floor or grass on its bottom then check to see why. There are lots of reasons a dogs scoots including a painful, itchy or dirty anus. Scooting is not healthy and may be a sign of other issues but it also sends dirt into the anal area to cause infections in the anal glands. The two most common causes of scooting are an inflamed anal sac and food allergies. Your Border Collie’s entire bottom may become infected and painful.... Glaucoma in Border Collies
Border collies, because of their intelligence and good nature, have been popular among dog fanciers for many years. Along with their distinctive markings and alert, friendly countenance, they are prized for their ability to herd sheep and cattle. Although they are usually healthy, the incidence of glaucoma among border collies is on the rise. In fact, more and more dog breeds are becoming affected with glaucoma as time goes by.
Glaucoma is a painful eye disease characterized by a loss of the ability of the eye to drain fluid, resulting in high pressure within the eye. People, cats, and horses get glaucoma, too, as well as many other kinds of animals. The amount of pressure in the eye varies with the type of animal that has it, with dogs suffering from a much higher amount of pressure in the eye than people who have glaucoma. There is no cure for glaucoma but fortunately there are ways to treat it. The best treatment, as is so often true, is to get medical care as soon as possible. Glaucoma in dogs is considered a medical emergency because blindness or the loss of an eye are possible results if medical care is delayed. Keeping your Border Collies Teeth Clean
I was talking to my friend on MSN and she said that she'd be right back after she as she had to brush her dogs teeth. by Livy |
