DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Micropapilla Organ System: Nervous/sensory A dog with Micropapilla has a smaller than normal optic disc however the abnormality is not associated with vision loss. It...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Medial Canthal Pocket Syndrome Organ System: Nervous/sensory The syndrome is used to describe chronic irritation of the cornea and conjunctiva in dogs which are often...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Hypertrophic Neuropathy Organ System: Nervous/sensory Also called canine inherited hypertrophic neuropathy, this congenital problem has been diagnosed in Tibetan Mastiff. Demyelination of the peripheral Schwann...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Epidermal Hyperkeratosis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Hyperkeratosis involves the thickening of the outer layer of the skin where keratin, a tough protective protein, is present. The...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Ectopic Cilia Organ System: Nervous/sensory Ectopic cilia occur when eyelashes emerge directly though the palpebral conjunctiva towards the inside of the eye, the affected dog...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Dystocia Organ System: Nervous/sensory Dystocia occurs when a pregnant bitch experiences difficulty or fail to whelp. The causes may range from maternal to fetal factors...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Cutaneous Lymphoma Organ System: Nervous/sensory Cutaneous lymphoma is an uncommon type of lymphoma in dogs. It is manifested by hair loss accompanied by visible bumps...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Organ System: Nervous/sensory The abnormal production of tears by the lacrimal glands often paves the way for KCS in dogs. Tears play several...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Blastomycosis Organ System: Cardiovascular A systemic fungal infection which is caused by Blastomyces dertatitidis, the infection is prevalent in North America. Although relatively rare, the...