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Medium to large-sized working breeds with high rates of activity are mostly affected by this disease, the German Shepherd breed being the most common on DLSS diagnosis. [1] Common symptoms in dogs are physical difficulties in normal daily activities, such as: Mild to severe pain when walking (dragged hind limbs). [1]
Aggression: When a dog presents with aggression, we have to examine all of the potential causes (a medical problem like a seizure condition, poor socialization, poor nutrition (1), high prey drive ...
Endocrine disease: Symptoms. Hair loss. Coat thinning. German shepherd being assessed by a female vet. Endocrine disease: Treatment. Typically, treatment involves managing your dog's hormonal ...
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a spirochaete. Symptoms include liver and kidney failure and vasculitis. [10] Lyme disease* is a disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochaete, and spread by ticks of the genus Ixodes. Symptoms in dogs include acute arthritis, anorexia and lethargy. There is no rash as is typically seen ...
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs, making up around one-third of all canine autoimmune disorders. [16] This disease usually affects areas of the ears and face. [9] Early symptoms are characterized by depigmentation of the nasal palate, dorsal cleft in the mouth, the ear, and the periocular area around the ...
Ehrlichiosis (/ ˌ ɛər l ɪ k i ˈ oʊ s ɪ s /; also known as canine rickettsiosis, canine hemorrhagic fever, canine typhus, tracker dog disease, and tropical canine pancytopenia) is a tick-borne disease of dogs usually caused by the rickettsial agent Ehrlichia canis. Ehrlichia canis is the pathogen of animals.
If you’ve ever felt stressed about making sure you’re buying the best dog food or training your dog in the best way, you’ll know that being a pet parent can cause stress at times, too!
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) is a bone disease that occurs most often in fast-growing large and giant breed dogs; however, it also affects medium breed animals like the Australian Shepherd. The disorder is sometimes referred to as metaphyseal osteopathy, and typically first presents between the ages of 2 and 7 months. [1]