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Bitches are twice as likely as male dogs to be affected. [10] Breeds with documented predispositions are: cocker spaniels, miniature and toy poodles, Old English sheepdogs, [10] golden retrievers, and German shepherd dogs. [1] Neutered dogs have a significantly increased risk of developing IMT. [11]
Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs, or, as it is known in people, Addison's disease, is an endocrine system disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough hormones for normal function. The adrenal glands secrete glucocorticoids such as cortisol [ 1 ] and mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone ; [ 2 ] when proper amounts of these ...
In its native United States, the American Cocker Spaniel was ranked the 23rd-most popular breed according to registration statistics of the AKC in 2009, a decrease in popularity since 1999, when it was ranked 13th. [16] For 25 years, the American Cocker Spaniel was the most popular dog in America.
It is a rare disease in dogs, with cats seven to ten times more likely to be infected. The disease in dogs can affect the lungs and skin, but more commonly the eye and central nervous system. [20] Ringworm is a fungal skin disease that in dogs is caused by Microsporum canis (70%), Microsporum gypseum (20%), and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (10% ...
Severe otitis externa in a Cocker Spaniel. Signs of ear infection include shaking of the head, and scratching at or under the ear. Some animals may also paw the ear or try to rub it on other objects to relieve pain and discomfort. Ear infections often result in a darker red ear, dirt in the ear, or a general inflamed appearance.
Exercise-induced collapse (EIC) is a genetic disorder, mainly found in Labrador Retrievers, [1] Chesapeake Bay Retrievers , Curly Coated Retrievers, and Boykin Spaniels. . The genetic mutation has also been seen in a few cases in Cocker spaniels, German wire-haired pointers, Old English Sheepdogs, Bouvier des Flandres, Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Clumber Spani
English Toy Spaniel – occurs at two to five years of age and has a crystalline, circular appearance. German Shepherd Dog – occurs at one to six years of age and is usually oval. Golden Retriever – occurs at less than two years of age and can be progressive. Italian Greyhound – occurs in young dogs and is focal. Lhasa Apso – oval ...
Smaller dogs including Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers, Pomeranians and Shetland Sheepdogs are also predisposed to developing gallbladder mucoceles as the mutation ABCB4 gene [3] has been associated and these breeds often show signs of lipid metabolism problems which can trigger the development.