Health & Research
The Health & Research Committee works to ensure Biewer Terriers live long, healthy lives. It provides education on health and responsible breeding practices, encourages health testing and self-reporting of illnesses, and helps identify priority health issues within the breed. The committee also supports research and makes the latest findings accessible to breeders and pet owners.
Categories: HealthCanine Seizures in Biewer Terriers Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners Introduction Seizures in Biewer Terriers are episodes of abnormal brain activity that can cause sudden changes in [...]
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Categories: Health
Hyperuricosuria & Hyperuricemia (HUU) in the Biewer Terrier* Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners What is HUU? Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia (HUU) is an inherited disorder of uric acid [...]
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Categories: Health
Basic Cardiac Evaluation for the Biewer Terrier* Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners Understanding the OFA Basic Cardiac Examination and Its Role in Responsible Health Screening Introduction Heart [...]
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Categories: Health
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)* Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners What is Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)? Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive, painless, and incurable neurological disease affecting the [...]
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Categories: Health
Patellar Luxation Screening in Biewer Terriers: Why OFA and CHIC Testing Matter* Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners Introduction Patellar luxation evaluation is an important health screening recommended for [...]
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Categories: Health
Canine Paroxysmal Dyskinesia (CPD) in Dogs* Educational Information for Biewer Terrier Owners What is canine paroxysmal dyskinesia? Canine Paroxysmal Dyskinesia (CPD) is a group of episodic movement disorders [...]
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Categories: Health
Health Statement for the Biewer Terrier Club of America The Biewer Terrier Club of America (BTCA) Board is committed to the future health and well-being of the Biewer [...]
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Categories: Health
The Health & Research Committee conducted a survey in April of 2026 to determine members priorities.
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Categories: Health
Overview In May 2026 the Health Committee recognized that the results of the gastrointestinal (GI) survey administered in 2024 had not yet been formally reviewed or shared with [...]
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Categories: Companion Education, Health
Health Care Vaccinations Vaccinations for your dog Flea and Tick Prevention and Medications Natural prevention remedies Dental Care Keep your dog's teeth clean Nutrition Diet Choices Hygiene [...]
Categories: HealthSummary of a Sponsored study of BTCA with UC Davis Study The Biewer Terrier Club of America (“BTCA’) sponsored a study done by the University of California, Davis [...]
Categories: About Biewer Terriers, HealthWe owe Dr. Paul Jones of Mars Veterinary a huge debt of gratitude for hearing our concerns about the Biewer Terrier and agreeing that it was indeed a breed [...]