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Border Collie

UK

1800’s

54.6 cm

16.9 kg

22 Inherited Disorders

9
Serious
8
Moderate
5
Mild

Inherited Disorder Snapshot

CARDIOVASCULAR: Heart/blood vessels

24%

ENDOCRINE: Hormone regulation

0%

GASTROINTESTINAL: Mouth/throat/stomach

13%

MUSCULOSKELETAL: Muscles/bones/joints

19%

IMMUNE: Viruses/bacteria/toxins defence

34%

INTEGUMENT: Skin & fur

0%

NERVOUS: Brain/spine/nerves

16%

RESPIRATORY: Lungs/mouth/trachea

0%

UROGENITAL: Kidneys/bladder/reproductive

9%

Common Dog Diseases & Dangers

Condition Overview
Research shows 27% of all dogs die from cancer (1) with 50% of deaths in older dogs. Over 100 types of cancer exist, requiring specialized diagnosis, treatment, surgery, nutrition and pain management strategies (2). Cancer can affect any part of the body, particularly the skin, bone, and other major body organs. Cancer is considered to be one of the most important causes of death in older dogs. Some types of cancer are slow-growing while some can progress rapidly and are often diagnosed when it is already in the late stages. Cancer can manifest classical signs of the problem such as a tumor or growth, a wound that fails to heal, enlarged lymph nodes, lameness, swelling, and even abnormal bleeding. However, there are cases where there are little or no signs. An early diagnosis is very important for better chances of treatment and recovery.

Potential Complications that may affect Border Collie
The complications associated with cancer in dogs will depend on the organ/s which are affected and the treatment which is applied. Surgery to remove a tumor has higher risks of infection. There are also risks associated with anesthesia. Bleeding and/or damage to nerves may also occur during surgical removal of the tumor. Swelling and inflammation of the incision site is also a common occurrence. Other possible complications include a weak immune system as a result of the administration of chemotherapeutic agents, kidney failure, heart failure, and bone fractures.

1. Radlinsky et al. Diseases of the Ear. In: Ettinger, SJ, Feldman, EC, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2005. (2) www.aspca.org – dog care.

$17436
Highest Claim
$1281
Average Claim

Insurance claim costs and statistics – PetSure claim statistics 2011 – 2012 National Pet insurance Industry Review. All information and statistics accurate as at October 2013

22 Inherited Disorders Affecting Border Collie

Disease Urogenital

Urethral Prolapse in dogs

By | Alsatian, Alsatian Cross, Border Collie, Border Collie Cross, Boxer, Boxer Cross, Cairn Terrier, Cairn Terrier Cross, Collie - Rough, Disease, Dog, German Shepherd, German Shepherd Cross, Pekingese, Pekingese Cross, Scotch Collie, Scotch Collie Cross, Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog Cross, Urogenital, Weimaraner, Weimaraner Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Urethral Prolapse Organ System: Urogenital 0 Breeds exposed to Urethral Prolapse - Research Reference Border Collie Cross - (Watson et al. 1999) German Shepherd Cross - (Hayes &...
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Disease Immune

Disseminated Aspergillosis in dogs

By | Alsatian, Alsatian Cross, American Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel Cross, Border Collie, Border Collie Cross, Boxer, Boxer Cross, Collie - Rough, Dalmatian, Dalmatian Cross, Disease, Doberman Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher Cross, Dobermann, Dobermann Cross, Dog, German Shepherd, German Shepherd Cross, Great Dane, Great Dane Cross, Immune, Scotch Collie, Scotch Collie Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Disseminated Aspergillosis Organ System: Immune 0 Breeds exposed to Disseminated Aspergillosis - Research Reference "Border Collie Cross - (O?Brien et al. 1982 "German Shepherd Cross - (O?Brien et...
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Disease Gastrointestinal

Small Intestinal Volvolus in dogs

By | Australian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd Cross, Beagle, Beagle Cross, Border Collie, Border Collie Cross, Collie - Rough, Disease, Dog, Gastrointestinal, Scotch Collie, Scotch Collie Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Small Intestinal Volvolus Organ System: Gastrointestinal 0 Breeds exposed to Small Intestinal Volvolus - Research Reference "Border Collie Cross - (Fordyce "Beagle Cross - (Fyfe et al. 1991...
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Disease Cardiovascular

Arthrosis of Cervical Articular Facet Joints in dogs

By | Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier Cross, Bichon Frise, Bichon Frise Cross, Border Collie, Border Collie Cross, Cardiovascular, Collie - Rough, Deerhound, Deerhound Cross, Disease, Dog, Havanese, Havanese Cross, Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Labrador Cross, Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Cross, Scotch Collie, Scotch Collie Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Arthrosis of Cervical Articular Facet Joints Organ System: Cardiovascular Arthrosis of the cervical articular facet is a degenerative disease involving the bones of the neck....
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice. Pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.

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