DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Gastric Dilatation Volvulus Syndrome Organ System: Nervous/sensory A life-threatening condition, GDV is caused by the distension of the stomach with air accompanied by the twisting...
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: Malassezia Dermatitis Organ System: Nervous/sensory The causative agent, Malassezia pachydermatitis, is a common inhabitant of the skin surface and ears of the dog. A change...
Breeds exposed to Optic Nerve Hypoplasia – Research Reference German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Border Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Borzoi Cross…
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Pannus - Chronic Superficial Keratitis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is initially visible as a greyish haze in your dog's eyes. The...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Organ System: Respiratory Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) can be thought of in similar terms as AIDS in humans. It is the most...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Distichiasis Organ System: Nervous/sensory A congenital abnormality of the eyelashes. They grow from unusual places or in unusual direction on the eyelids. Normally, eyelashes are...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Gluten-sensitive Enteropathy Organ System: Nervous/sensory Gluten-sensitive enteropathy is a disorder which is almost unique to the Irish Setter. It is similar to wheat allergies in...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Trichoepithelioma Organ System: Urogenital A benign tumour of the cells that are developing into hair follicles. It is common in dogs, usually affecting animals older...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Tracheal Collapse Organ System: Urogenital Tracheal collapse is caused when the cartilage which forms your dog's windpipe (trachea) loses its rigidity and therefore becomes prone...