von Willibrand Disease

Yet another disease that affects shelties, this too can be tested for.

A simple test can avoid the heartache of an ill or dead pup . Trauma, injury or surgery can take a drastic turn for the worst if it is found out that your Sheltie has this bleeding disorder.

Not being able to clot blood normally is an emergency situation. Better to know ahead of time if this will be a problem.

There are three types of vWD. Shetland Sheepd…