Health of the Lancashire Heeler

This little dog is a healthy, robust little animal, but as with any
breed of dog it is indeed prone to a small number of problems.  
Please review the following articles on breed health, a 'more
info' link is included at the bottom of each summary.  This list
only covers the major problems in Lancashire Heelers, other
less common problems may occur. Of course, elite writing
in our articles certainly helps with understanding, however,
it's still not enough.

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

• CEA can lead to vision loss
  
• There is no cure for CEA
  
• There is a DNA test available for CEA
  

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Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)

• PLL can be painful and may cause vision loss and/or
  removal of the affected eye(s).
  
• Surgery and/or medication can relieve some symptoms of
  PLL depending on its severity.
  
• Careful breeding and research of matings is a must.
  

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Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM)

• PPM is believed to be an inherited failure of the pupillary
  membrane to deteriorate at the proper time.
  
• Severely affected puppies may be blind.
  
• There is no medical treatment for PPM.
  

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