Cairn Terriers are among the healthiest of dogs. The most notable problem is an allergic reaction to fleas. This is best treated by a veterinarian with prescription products to prevent an initial or chronic infestation.
Like most small dogs, Cairns are susceptible to floating knees (luxating patellas). This condition can result in minimal to almost debilitating restrictions on activity. A veterinarian can quickly diagnose this problem. Surgery is prescribed in only the most severe cases.
Sometimes hair will irritate the dog's eyes causing them to become red and swollen. An occasional rinsing with a boric eye wash or other similar product should prevent this.
All in all, you should have few health problems. Cairns often live well into their middle teens.

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