DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Seborrhea Organ System: Respiratory Seborrhea is a disorder caused by hyperactivity in the outer layer of the skin, the sebaceous glands, and part of 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...
Breeds exposed to Microphthalmia – Research Reference Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Brittany Spaniel Cross –…
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: Colour Dilution Alopecia Organ System: Musculoskeletal Colour dilution alopecia is a disorder connected with the breeding of dogs for a specific coat colour, which is...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Acral Lick Dermatitis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Acral lick dermatitis is a disorder in which dogs obsessively lick at a part of their leg to the...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Thymic Atrophy Organ System: Urogenital Thymus is a large organ located in the chest cavity. While it is present in the young animals, it regresses...
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...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Third Eyelid Abnormalities Organ System: Urogenital The third eyelid is a protective covering over the inner corners of your dog's eyes. It contains cartilage (to...
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Polyradiculoneuritis Organ System: Nervous/sensory Inflammation affecting various nerve groups and causing paralysis. While the specific cause is unknown, the disease is often seen in dogs...