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  2. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    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% ...

  3. Diabetes in dogs - Wikipedia

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    The disease can affect humans as well as animals such as dogs. The condition is treatable and need not shorten the animal's life span or interfere with the quality of life. [ 1 ] If left untreated, the condition can lead to cataracts, increasing weakness in the legs (neuropathy), malnutrition , ketoacidosis , dehydration , and death. [ 2 ]

  4. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  5. A vet’s guide to Von Willebrand Disease in dogs - AOL

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    Type 1 von Willebrand Disease in dogs. Type 1 von Willebrand Disease is the most common type, and also the mildest. It occurs when dogs have a mild deficiency in all the proteins making up their ...

  6. Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: Everything you need to know - AOL

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    Dilated cardiomyopathy is commonly called DCM for short, and it’s the second most common heart condition in dogs (after mitral valve disease). It’s thought to affect about one in 150 dogs but ...

  7. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    Approximately 30% of dogs will experience a reaction in response to treatment with mitotane; prednisone may be used as an antidote. In the event of a reaction, mitotane treatment is discontinued until regrowth of the adrenal gland occurs. Occasionally the erosion is permanent and the dog will require treatment for cortisone deficiency. The risk ...

  8. What is distemper in dogs? Understanding the canine disease ...

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    Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several "core vaccines" dogs should get to combat serious diseases, Dr. Jerry ...

  9. Canine degenerative myelopathy - Wikipedia

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    A dog with degenerative myelopathy often stands with its legs close together and may not correct an unusual foot position due to a lack of conscious proprioception. Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).