Westie Care, Grooming & Travel Tips
What your westie eats directly affects their skin. The wrong food triggers inflammatory responses that show up as itchy skin, hot spots, and ear infections. The right food strengthens the …
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Westie armadillo syndrome – formally called epidermal dysplasia – is a skin condition that occurs exclusively in west highland white terriers. The skin thickens, darkens, becomes greasy and scaly, and …
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If your westie is licking or chewing their paws persistently – especially at night when everything is quiet – that’s not a quirk or a bad habit. It’s the earliest …
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Westies are predisposed to yeast infections caused by Malassezia, a fungus that lives on the skin of all dogs. In most breeds, it stays in balance and causes no problems. …
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Crusty scabs on a westie are almost always connected to an underlying allergy or infection – not a random skin injury. The scabs form because your westie has been scratching, …
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Home management handles about 80% of westie skin care. The other 20% needs a vet. Knowing which is which – and having a solid daily routine for the 80% – …
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Westies are genetically predisposed to atopic dermatitis – a chronic inflammatory skin condition triggered by environmental allergens. This isn’t a flaw in your particular dog. It’s a breed-wide reality that …
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