Great American Westie Health Survey (sponsored by Westie Rescue USA)

Westie Rescue USA: An IRS approved, non-profit that relies completely on the generosity of the general public to fund our activities and programs. The national home base for reputable organizations and individuals that volunteer their time and efforts to rescue West Highland White Terriers in the United States. It is also the home of Westie Rescue – MidAtlantic Region, a nonprofit organization based in Virginia.

OUR IMPACT

1,300+ WESTIES RESCUED, REHABILITATED, AND RE-HOMED – WESTIE RESCUE – MID-ATLANTIC REGION. NOW ON OUR 28TH YEAR OF SERVICE.

68+ ADDITIONAL WESTIES HELPED BY WESTIE RESCUE GROUPS ALL ACROSS THE USA IN 2022

97.5% OPERATING EXPENSES GOING TO PAY OFF VETERINARY BILLS (2022)

369+ DONORS WHO HELPED OUR PROGRAMS PAY OFF $51,139.00 IN VET MEDICAL BILLS (2022)

336+ CALLS/EMAIL REQUESTS FROM OWNERS ASKING FOR HELP WITH WESTIE ISSUES – MEDICAL/BEHAVIOR/SOCIALIZATION (2022)

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* 1. Disclaimer: The following questions will be used for general analytical purposes for Westie Rescue only. Although your email address is sent along with your answers, your specific responses will not be linked to you in any way once the responses are posted on the website.

After your results are added to the final tally, your email address will be deleted from any records we may have. The exception to this will be if you check "YES" to questions 35 and/or 36 indicating you would like information sent to you. So, you will not be added to any mailing lists you didn’t subscribe to. No third party will be given access to your responses.

Going ahead to participate in this survey implies that you understand and agree to the provisions in this disclaimer. Please check YES to continue this survey and thank you for your participation.

Yes

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* 2. Demographic Information

First Name

Last Name

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

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* 3. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

Woman

Man

Non-binary

A gender not listed here

Prefer not to answer

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* 4. Your age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 5. How many Westies have you owned in your lifetime?

10 or more

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* 6. Which of the following categories best describes your current employment status?

Employed, working full-time

Employed, working part-time

Not employed, looking for work

Not employed, NOT looking for work

Retired

Disabled, not able to work

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* 7. Do you have a current Westie?

Yes

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* 8. What is your Westie's name?

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* 9. What is your Westie's gender?

Female

Male

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* 10. Age of your current Westie

Puppy (less than 1 year)

Young (1 - 3 years)

Adult (3 - 10 years)

Senior (10 - 14 years)

Geezer (15+)

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* 11. How did you acquire your Westie?

Rescue

Breeder

Pet Store

Neighbor or Family

Other

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* 12. Is your Westie neutered or spayed?

Yes

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* 13. If your Westie is neutered or spayed, at what age was the procedure?

Around 6 months of age

Later than 6 months of age

Not applicable

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* 14. Besides the rabies vaccine (required by law), do you annually vaccinate your Westie?

Yes

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* 15. Do you give your Westie regular preventatives for heartworm?

Yes

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* 16. Do you give your Westie regular preventatives for flea and tick?

Yes

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* 17. If you give your Westie regular preventatives for flea/tick, what type of treatment do you use?

Topical

Chew (internal treatment)

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* 18. Do you give your Westie any additional supplements?

Omega fatty acids

Probiotics

Digestive related supplements

CBD

Joint supplements

Multi-vitamin

Herbal

Anti-anxiety

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How is your Westie groomed?

At home

Professional groomer

Not groomed regularly

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* 20. If your Westie is groomed, what is method and frequency?

Clippers

Stripping comb

3 - 6 month frequency

6 - 9 month frequency

9 - 12 month frequency

12+ month frequency

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* 21. Where does your Westie receive vet services?

Local vet

Vet practice within a vet store (I.e., Banfield, PetSmart, etc.)

County or local government sponsored clinic

Other (please specify)

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* 22. What is your Westie's current health status?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Other (please specify)

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* 23. If your Westie has current health issues, what are they?

Allergies, skin issues

Addison's or Cushing's disease

Arthritis

Behavioral issues (I.e., separation anxiety, thunderstorm phobia, reactivity to other dogs)

Bladder issues

Cataracts

Cancer

Craniomandibular osteopathy (swollen jaw)

Digestive issues

Eye issues

Liver or kidney problems

Joint issues, including patellar laxation

Neurological issues

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Has your Westie had preventative dental services at your vet (i.e., cleaning and descaling)?

Yes

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* 25. Exercise: How does your Westie get exercise? (check all that apply)

Fenced yard romp?

Daily walks?

Indoor play?

Doggie daycare?

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* 26. Where does your Westie usually sleep at night?

Dog bed

Human bed

Couch or chair

Crate

Other (please specify)

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* 27. What is your Westie's usual food type and kind (check all that apply)?

Dry kibble from basic brands (I.e., Purina, Pedigree, Kibbles 'n Bits, Blue Buffalo, etc.)

Dry kibble from premium brands (I.e., Acana, Orijen, The Honest Kitchen, Merrick, Organix, etc.)

Moist food (can) - any brand

Freeze dried brands (I.e., Stella & Chewy's, Primal, other)

Frozen blends (either from a local or Internet-based store)

Home cooked and/or raw

Other (please specify)

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* 28. How does your Westie feel about water?

Loves swimming! Give me a pool, an ocean, river, lake or even the tub!

Meh

No thank you!

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* 29. What is your Westie fearful of?

Fireworks

Loud noises

Vacuum cleaner

Hair dryer

Small children

Everything

Nothing

Other (please specify)

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* 30. How does your Westie feel about cats?

Interested or curious

Tolerates or not interested

Wants to 'taste' them with BBQ sauce!

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* 31. How is your Westie with other dogs?

Fearful and/or aggressive

Great to meet (social)

OK but not with my human thank you

The more the merrier!

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* 32. How is your Westie around birds?

Meh

Amusing

Looks like a good snack with feathers

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* 33. If you previously owned a Westie who passed, how old was he/she at death?

Puppy (under 1 year)

3 - 10 years (adult)

10 - 14 years (senior)

15+ years (geezer)

Great American Westie Health Survey (sponsored by Westie Rescue USA)

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* 2. Demographic Information

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* 3. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

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* 4. Your age

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* 5. How many Westies have you owned in your lifetime?

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* 6. Which of the following categories best describes your current employment status?

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* 7. Do you have a current Westie?

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* 8. What is your Westie's name?

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* 9. What is your Westie's gender?

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* 10. Age of your current Westie

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* 11. How did you acquire your Westie?

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* 12. Is your Westie neutered or spayed?

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* 13. If your Westie is neutered or spayed, at what age was the procedure?

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* 14. Besides the rabies vaccine (required by law), do you annually vaccinate your Westie?

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* 15. Do you give your Westie regular preventatives for heartworm?

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* 16. Do you give your Westie regular preventatives for flea and tick?

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* 17. If you give your Westie regular preventatives for flea/tick, what type of treatment do you use?

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* 18. Do you give your Westie any additional supplements?

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* 19. How is your Westie groomed?

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* 20. If your Westie is groomed, what is method and frequency?

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* 21. Where does your Westie receive vet services?

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* 22. What is your Westie's current health status?

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* 23. If your Westie has current health issues, what are they?

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* 24. Has your Westie had preventative dental services at your vet (i.e., cleaning and descaling)?

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* 25. Exercise: How does your Westie get exercise? (check all that apply)

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* 26. Where does your Westie usually sleep at night?

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* 27. What is your Westie's usual food type and kind (check all that apply)?

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* 28. How does your Westie feel about water?

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* 29. What is your Westie fearful of?

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* 30. How does your Westie feel about cats?

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* 31. How is your Westie with other dogs?

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* 32. How is your Westie around birds?

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* 33. If you previously owned a Westie who passed, how old was he/she at death?

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* 34. How did you first learn about Westies and what breed traits attracted you?

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* 35. Would you like to learn about fun Westie activities in your area?

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* 36. Want to learn more about Westie Rescue?