The most
common dogs affected are the «brachycephalic» breeds.
Not exact matches
An international collaboration has revealed that one
common genetic risk factor predisposes the Shar - Pei
dog breed not only to recurrent fever, but also to a spectrum of persistent inflammatory signs that
affect the skin, joints, ears and body as a whole.
Patellar luxation can
affect either or both legs.The most
common occurrence of luxating patella is the medial presentation in small or miniature
dog breeds.
One of the most
common conditions is periodontal disease, a gum infection that
affects four out of five
dogs over the age of three.
Common parasites that
affect both
dogs and cats include:
One of the most
common diseases seen in
dogs, with larger breeds being the most
affected.
One of the most
common diseases seen in
dogs, with larger breeds being the most
affected — ultimately a malfunction of the hip joints causing a loss of function.
Atopic dermatitis, called canine atopy, is fairly
common,
affecting approximately 10 percent of all
dogs, most particularly Golden and labrador retrievers, lhasa apsos, Dalmatians, poodles, boxers, bulldogs, West Highland Terriers, wire fox terriers, and Irish and English setters.
It is passed amongst
dogs like the
common cold is passed amongst humans — airborne such as being around an
affected dog that sneezes and by contact such as sharing a water bowl at the
dog bark.
Second most
common was iris cysts, with about 5 % of
dogs affected.
The more
common ones known to
affect dogs include:
Skin allergies in
dogs are very
common, with about 15 % of
dogs affected to some degree.
A warm weather disease that primarily
affects dogs confined to the outdoors in the summer and fall, fly strike is most often caused by the
common stable fly, however, blackflies, deer flies, and houseflies can also bite.
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Canine Parvovirus is an extremely
common and contagious disease that can
affect any
dog, with unvaccinated
dogs and puppies at the highest risk.
PRA (progressive retinal atropy) is a
common cause of blindness that
affects several different breeds of
dog.
Dental disease is the most
common chronic problem in pets,
affecting 80 % of all
dogs by age two.
Wobbler syndrome is a conditions which
affects large breed
dogs due to compression of the spinal cord; in a smaller
dog like a Chihuahua, I would be looking more at conditions like hydrocephalus which is a
common problem in Chihuahuas and other toy breed
dogs.
Food allergy is one of the five most
common allergies known to
affect dogs.
Hair may not grow back immediately after it has been clipped; which animals may be
affected can not be predicted; more
common in
dogs with thick undercoats e.g., Huskies and Chows
If not taken care of, these
common issues can become more permanent,
affecting your
dog's personality and overall demeanor.
Chronic active hepatitis is and inflammatory disease of the liver
common in small to medium breed
dogs, but can occur in any breed of
dog, male or female, can occur at any age, although most
affected dogs fall in the middle age to senior age range.
Hereditary condition
affecting dogs with blue (diluted black) or fawn coat colors; more
common in Dobermans, Dachshunds, Great Danes, Yorkshire Terriers, Whippets, and Greyhounds
One of the most
common intestinal parasites that
affects both
dogs and people is the roundworm.
The most
common clinical signs of
dogs with bone cancer are a progressive painful lameness and swelling of the
affected limb.
This
common disease which
affects an estimated 1 in 5
dogs in the UK is mainly associated with older pets but can strike much earlier and often goes undiagnosed.
Different types of cancer can
affect all parts of a
dog's urinary tract, but transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder is the most
common.
Most
affected dogs usually have the following characteristics in
common:
If it has any of the
common diseases that
affect senior
dogs as we have presented in the preceding discussion, then you must be made fully aware of specific diets.
This is a
common condition that
affects many
dogs when they are left home alone.
Arthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) is one of the most
common diseases
affecting dogs and cats of all ages.
There are several species of ticks that may
affect dogs, the most
common of which are the Sheep Tick, the Hedgehog Tick and the
Dog Tick.
A condition
common to medium or large sized
dogs that
affects the bones in their legs causing a painful limping.
Some of the most
common skin problems that can
affect cats and
dogs include allergic dermatitis, yeast infections, folliculitis, impetigo and seborrhea.
It is one of the most
common chronic diseases that
affect dogs.
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is the most
common dental disease
affecting dogs and cats.
Ringworm is a
common bacterial infection that can
affect both cats and
dogs.
The Small
dog breeds may be attacked by tapeworms which are the
common intestinal parasite
affecting all breeds of
dogs.
According to Dr. Becker of Healthy Pets, kennel cough is a very
common viral disease which
affects the upper respiratory system of
dogs and especially puppies.
The most
common type of hematoma in the
dog is that
affecting the pinna or ear flap.
Kidney Disease is a serious and very
common problem of older
dogs,
affecting an estimated 10 % of canines in their lifetimes.
While young
dogs of any size might be
affected, it's particularly
common in large breeds.
The most
common mating giving the problem is mating 4 when two apparently normal
dogs are mated and give rise to
affected progeny.
Abstract: Epilepsy is the most
common nervous system disorder of
dogs affecting 0.75 % of the canine population (1 % of the human population).
By most estimates, 20 % of all
dogs (regardless of age) are
affected by OA, making it the most
common chronic disease they face.
Atopic dermatitis, called canine atopy, is fairly
common,
affecting approximately 10 percent of all
dogs, most particularly Golden and Labrador retrievers, Lhasa apsos, Dalmatians, poodles, boxers, bulldogs, West Highland white terriers, wire fox terriers, and Irish and English setters.
While arthritis is a very
common condition that can
affect all
dogs especially those that are already in their golden years, there are certain breeds that are, sad to say, at higher risk for developing the condition.
For example, it is now known that progressive retinal atrophy is actually a very
common genetic anomaly that
affects more than a hundred
dog breeds.
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most
common allergies of
dogs,
affecting approximately 10 % of the
dog population.
Canine soft - tissue sarcomas are
common and while many are easily treated, the disease can spread and become deadly to about one - third of
affected dogs.