Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z

Is your dog sick? Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of canine diseases and conditions.

Mitral Valve Insufficiency Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Mitral Valve Insufficiency and the Cavalier King Charles
One of the loveliest breeds you may not be familiar with, but rapidly emerging in popularity, is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS). Unfortunately CKCS are susceptible to abnormalities of heart valves, most significantly an abnormality of the mitral valve called mitral valve insufficiency. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments that impact the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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CDC Releases Information about Ebola and Pets Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
CDC Releases Information about Ebola and Pets
The CDC answers questions about Ebola in pets. Learn the often misunderstood facts about Ebola and your dogs or cats.
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Leishmaniasis in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Leishmaniasis in Dogs
One of the oldest disease in the world, and you've probably never heard of it. See how this long-named parasitic disease can hurt your foxhound and your family.
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Is My Dog Vomiting or Regurgitating? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Is My Dog Vomiting or Regurgitating?
We know it's not pleasant, but knowing when your dog is vomiting and when your dog is regurgitating can save you a lot of time and money.
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Screw Tail: Strange Name for a Bad Condition Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Screw Tail: Strange Name for a Bad Condition
Screw tail is not a made up name. It can be a very serious and noticeable problem, especially common for bulldogs.
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Can Dogs Have Narcolepsy? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Can Dogs Have Narcolepsy?
Have you ever looked at your dog sleeping and envy how easily he nods off? Most people have some periodic difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Narcolepsy represents a disorder that produces just the opposite condition. And it affects dogs as well as humans! Learn what causes narcolepsy in dogs and what treatments are available.
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Sudden Death in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Sudden Death in Dogs
The tragic unexpected loss of a dog is always painful. Most of us don’t think of our dogs suddenly dying with no warning, but it does occur. Understanding what happened and how it happened are a significant part of closure to our loss.
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Veterinarians are Working with Medical Doctors to Promote Early Detection of Lyme Disease Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Veterinarians are Working with Medical Doctors to Promote Early Detection of Lyme Disease
Good things happen when human and animal doctors come together to combat Lyme disease.
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Boxer Cardiomyopathy (AVCP): A Threat to the Boxer Breed Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Boxer Cardiomyopathy (AVCP): A Threat to the Boxer Breed
Boxer parents pay special attention, this heart condition stays dormant until adulthood. ARVC is a genetic condition seen most often in Boxers.
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dobermans Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dobermans
If you have a doberman, this often silent killer could be lurking. Learn about the genetics and likelihood for your dog.
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