DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia Organ System: Nervous/sensory A group of hereditary disorders affecting the growing end parts of the long bones. As a result, affected bones...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Partial Alopecia Organ System: Nervous/sensory Alopecia is a skin disorder causing the dogs to have partial or complete hair loss from places that are usually...
Breeds exposed to Osteogenesis Imperfecta – Research Reference Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Brittany Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Miniature Dachshund Cross…
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Nasolacrimal Puncta Atresia Organ System: Nervous/sensory Nasolacrimal duct is a canal draining tears from inside of the eye. In this condition, the opening of this...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Muscular Dystrophy Organ System: Nervous/sensory A muscle weakness inherited from parents as a sex linked trait. Male dogs are usually affected, while females are merely...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Myelodysplasia Organ System: Nervous/sensory Myelodysplasia (spinal dysraphism) is a condition which is almost exclusive to Weimaraner. It is characterized by an awkward gait and possible...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Myasthenia Gravis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Myasthenia gravis is characterized by muscle fatigue, which is aggravated by exercise. The condition relates to a problem with the...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Panosteitis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Panosteitis ("pano") is a common cause of lameness in young (6 to 18 months), medium to large breed dogs. The following...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Masticatory Muscle Myositis - Eosinophilic Myositis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Masticatory muscle myositis is a condition in which the jaw muscles become painful and swollen. These...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Perianal Fistula Organ System: Nervous/sensory Perianal fistula is a disorder which is almost unique to the German shepherd and Irish setter. It is characterized by...