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Dog coat color is governed by how genes are passed from dogs to their puppies and how those genes are expressed in each dog. Dogs have about 19,000 genes in their genome [2] but only a handful affect the physical variations in their coats. Most genes come in pairs, one being from the dog's mother and one being from its father.
Granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME) (including Pug Dog encephalitis and other noninfectious causes of meningoencephalitis) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system of dogs. It is a form of meningoencephalitis. The disease is more common in female toy dogs of young and middle age.
Hypoadrenocorticism is typically a disease of young to middle-aged female dogs, although Standard Poodles and Bearded Collies of both sexes are prone to the condition. [38] Hypoadrenocorticism is an inherited disease in the following breeds (and therefore a higher proportion of dogs within these breeds are affected, compared to other breeds): [39]
In male and female Golden Retrievers, with the same 5 percent rate of joint disorders in intact dogs, neutering at 6 months increased the incidence of a joint disorder to 4–5 times that of intact dogs. The incidence of one or more cancers in female Labrador Retrievers increased slightly above the 3 percent level of intact females with neutering.
Mammary tumor in a dog. A mammary tumor is a neoplasm originating in the mammary gland.It is a common finding in older female dogs and cats that are not spayed, but they are found in other animals as well.
The loss of a pet is felt deeply, no matter how much time you have to prepare. Putting down an elderly or ill pet is a decision that weighs heavily, and brings with second-guesses, guilt, and ...
Leukopenia (from Greek λευκός (leukos) 'white' and πενία (penia) 'deficiency') is a decrease in the number of leukocytes (WBC). Found in the blood, they are the white blood cells, and are the body's primary defense against an infection. Thus the condition of leukopenia places individuals at increased risk of infection.
A 10-year-old female beagle with oral cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs . [ 1 ] It is estimated that 1 in 3 domestic dogs will develop cancer, which is the same incidence of cancer among humans. [ 2 ]