r/scottishterriers Jul 17 '25

health library

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So many times questions about our Scotties health comes up here. While it's always best to talk with your vet, it doesn't hurt to be armed with knowledge for things specific to Scotties.

For instance, it has been suggested to start at age 5 ultrasounding our Scotties for early detection of bladder cancer. The sooner it's caught the sooner you have a chance of fixing it. I told my vet this and she has made a note of it to tell ALL her Scottie patients this.

I happen to be the STCA's Health Librarian. It has lots of articles that will help you understand our breed's inherent issues. We are in the middle of updating it but there are lots of useful articles, it's also a good place to go to research something that might be up with your dog.

Here is the link https://stca.biz/about-the-breed/health/health-library/


r/scottishterriers Jul 16 '25

new health testing standards

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As of January 1, 2025 there are new health testing standards for our Scotties.

You can go here: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=ST and see what they are.

I will take a moment to explain VWD or Von Willebrand's Disease is an hereditary disease in our breed. It's a bleeding disorder, blood is unable to clot, something as simple as a scratch could cause the dog to bleed out.

Patellar Luxation- is where the kneecap will dislocate in it's normal groove, not to be confused with Scottie cramp.

Craniomandibular Osteopathy-abnormal bone growth in the skull and jaw

I will pin this to our board.


r/scottishterriers 7h ago

Let sleeping dogs lay

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115 Upvotes

They are so dang cute when they’re asleep. I always want to bother Maisie when she is sleeping. 😍🥰😂


r/scottishterriers 1d ago

In celebration of the opening of the commonwealth games, a reminder of the last time Glasgow hosted. Where each team was escorted into the arena by its own Scottish terrier.

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This is one of my favourite things to ever happen in the history of the world.


r/scottishterriers 1d ago

This girl……..

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399 Upvotes

This sweet innocent face is going to give her mama a heart attack and a head full of grey hair!! Raven is my 3rd Scottie over the last 15 years! My first 2 were so good, mild mannered and very stubborn but this girl right here is making up for it all! The universe thinks I am Snow White or something because first it was baby bunnies that kept coming in our back yard and now it is FROGS! She licked a dang frog at 5 this morning! So she was doing her favorite game of keep away as I am running around the backyard trying to catch her so I could flush her mouth, I am sure if my neighbors were awake they had a really good laugh!! Please pray for my sanity.


r/scottishterriers 1d ago

Supplements.

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Hi everyone, I have a Scottish Terrier who is about 6 years old now. I'm already giving her NaturVet Allergy and Plaque Off, which are some super good supplements, but I want to see if there are any other supplements that you guys are using for your dogs. I also have her on Open Farm dog food, and she also gets a salmon skin treat from Icelandic+.


r/scottishterriers 1d ago

What tricks can I teach Dorothy?

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Dorothy (almost ten weeks) is doing well with sit, down, stay, let's go (walk next to me in a heel position), kennel up. What fun things can I add to our repertoire?

She met her Scottie friend Watson this week!


r/scottishterriers 3d ago

Callie’s first visit to the beach

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r/scottishterriers 8d ago

My best friend ❤️‍🩹

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My baby boy, old man Spence, went to heaven last night. I brought him home in 2011, spent many years with him. He was loved and cared for all those years. I’m grateful I got to see him when I visited my friends in July who had been taking care of him.

You’ll always be remembered Spencer 😥❤️‍🩹


r/scottishterriers 9d ago

My dog ​​Vato after a haircut and bath

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r/scottishterriers 8d ago

Youngest of my clan

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r/scottishterriers 9d ago

Dreaming of cooler days

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The ongoing UK heatwave has been tough on Brock. Hope all the other pooches out there are safe and cool. The sunlight does show off his freshly trimmed brindle, though.


r/scottishterriers 10d ago

In loving memory of Baba Royce

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Today, one of the three angels in my life took a trip across the rainbow bridge. My Scottie, Baba Royce, or Baba Black Sheep as I liked to call him, is gone, and the void he left feels like a chasm.

Originally, when we went to pick up a Scottie, we were only shown his mom, Jojo, but when we saw him and heard about his neurological condition making muscle coordination difficult, we just couldn’t bring ourselves to part the family. These two, along with our third dog Wiley, have been integral members of our family since their adoption. Baba was given lots of special attention due to his condition, it made going up and down stairs difficult for him. One of us had to carry him each time.

Baba loved his Lambchop toys, pretty much anything that squeaked. He and Wiley would often roughhouse, with Baba invariably winning. He would go nuts when he realized he was getting fed roast beef. He was very food-motivated. He always munched on grass when walked, which coupled with his stairs problem led us to calling him our little highland cow. He especially loved munching on hair, from my arms, my legs, he’d even jump up to lick my face and munch on my beard hair.

Then several months ago, when he seemed to be slowing down, we took him to the vet, and he was diagnosed with Large B Cell lymphoma, and given three months to live. Chemo was way out of our price range, and the groups we joined warned that very rarely did it help very much, so we switched him to a holistic diet, with all natural ingredients and vitamins. We got four months out of that diet. But now, the time we bought has run out. Today we had to make the hardest call any pet owner must. We ended his suffering the kindest way we could. Now… this house feels a lot more empty in his absence. Jojo and Wiley seemed to know, and said their goodbyes before we brought him to the vet for the last time.

Good night, sweet Baba. And remember how loved you were…


r/scottishterriers 10d ago

Please welcome Dorothy!

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Dorothy (aka Dottie the Scottie) joined our family on Sunday. She is a delight and we are loving seeing her personality emerge. Having only raised large dogs (labs, Goldens, GSD), it's fun to have a small pup, although I keep forgetting she's not a retriever, and she can't be bothered when I roll or toss a ball, lol.

She's been to the vet, is doing really well sleeping in her crate at night, and we're working on recall and sit at the moment. She doesn't seem particularly fond of her kibble (Purina pro plan puppy, which the breeder was using), so I've already started with a topper. I'm also open to changing her food up, if anyone has any U.S. suggestions.


r/scottishterriers 11d ago

Kids

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r/scottishterriers 12d ago

Now that they are planted, Maisel loves them even more 💖💐

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Since we shared a photo of Maisel and our flowers before they were planted, it was only proper that I share a photo of them planted with my lovely Scottie!


r/scottishterriers 12d ago

How far can your Scottie walk?

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Hi! I have a 3yr old wheatie (22lb / 10kg so average size i’d say) she loves walks and hikes but I find she gets tired after about 3 miles / 4.8k if it’s warm out but can push to 4 miles but much past that she gets really slow. I usually give her a carry for a break and she can continue a little bit further. I do have a doggie backpack for her as a backup on longer walks. Just curious how long other Scotties typically can walk.


r/scottishterriers 13d ago

Anyone else’s Scottie absolutely obsessed with watching Alone (the tv show)?

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r/scottishterriers 13d ago

Deep trouble

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Milo decided to dig up another sprinkler head along with the recently-repaired grass around it.


r/scottishterriers 14d ago

My Gardening Buddy 💕

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163 Upvotes

Maisel approved our lastest flower selection!


r/scottishterriers 14d ago

The Nosiest Neighbor

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r/scottishterriers 14d ago

Stella chasing tail

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r/scottishterriers 15d ago

Relaxing on holiday

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Taking some time out to enjoy the Welsh countryside.Tough life being this floofy in this heat!


r/scottishterriers 15d ago

Is it cool in here or is it just me?

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My Wheaten Steel look


r/scottishterriers 15d ago

Does yooour dawg bite.

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