Ataxia

Ataxia

Cerebellar Ataxia   Hereditary neurological disease Cerebellar Ataxia is a neurological disease. The first signs of this horrible disease usually appear when the dog is between 3 and 5 years of age. Symptoms include equilibrium imbalance, difficulties with...
HD

HD

Hip Dysplasia (HD)   As with many other large breeds, the AmStaff may have a hip joint that may be affected by hip dysplasia. I am clearly saying MAY be affected in this sentence, because in practice it appears that the AmStaff is less affected by this condition...
ED

ED

Elbow Dysplasia (ED)   Elbow Dysplasia examination Elbow dysplasia (also called ED) examination focuses on 4 different disorders of the elbow joint, namely LPC, LPA, OCD and Curvus radius, all 4 eventually result in the deformation of the joint which eventually...
Heart

Heart

Heart problems with the dog (in general) we see quite often nowadays. As well, this may occur with our American Staffordshire Terrier.   Heart defects There are many different heart defects. We can roughly subdivide this into two groups: The congenital heart...
Skin and allergy

Skin and allergy

Gras allergy: This is probably the most common allergy that occurs with the American Staffordshire Terrier. The symptoms are small red spots, usually on the tummy of the dog, and in the armpits of the dog. It can be a seasonal problem (usually in spring). Most of the...