JACK RUSSELL TERRIER

Dermatological conditions

Malassezia dermatitis

Ichthyosis

Vasculitis

Endocrine conditions

Diabetes mellitus

• Possible breed predisposition
• Old entire females are predisposed

Hyperadrenocorticism: pituitary-dependent (PDH)

• Possible breed predisposition

Musculoskeletal conditions

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head

Patellar luxation

• May be inherited as an autosomal recessive trait

Neoplastic conditions

Pituitary tumour resulting in hyperadrenocorticism

Neurological conditions

Hereditary ataxia

Reported in the UK

Congenital myasthenia gravis

• Autosomal recessive inheritance suspected
• Rare

Ocular conditions

Lens luxation

Cataract

• Inheritance suspected