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.
No particular
breed is known to be
predisposed and it is more
common in male dogs than females.
Some types of cancer are more
common it certain
breeds as they may be more
predisposed.
They're particularly interested in any
common links between dogs with cancer, which golden retrievers are slightly more
predisposed to than other dog
breeds.
Some types of cancer are more
common it certain
breeds, and Boxers, Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards, Basset Hounds, Airedale Terriers, Scottish terriers, and bulldogs seem to be more
predisposed.
Some types of cancer are more
common it certain
breeds and dogs with shorter noses are more
predisposed to lung cancer.
Hepatic encephalopathy is somewhat more
common in the
breeds of dogs and cats that are the most prone to liver problems (portosystemic shunts are a
predisposing factor in toy and small
breeds of dogs and in Persian cats; English cockers, Labs, Westies and dobies because of their increased susceptibility to liver disease of other sorts).
Impaction is the most
common anal gland disorder and small
breed dogs like Miniature Poodles, Toy Poodles and Chihuahuas are more
predisposed to anal gland disorders than other
breeds.
In winter the air is much dryer and some
breeds are
predisposed to dry eye that is
common in dogs.
Some
breeds seem to be genetically
predisposed such as standard Poodles, Schnauzers, and Retrievers, but it's also
common in mixed
breeds and other
breeds of dogs as well.
Otitis externa is more
common in
breeds with factors that
predispose them to skin infections.
Lymphoma is more
common in male dogs than female, and some
breeds are automatically
predisposed to it.
It is extremely
common in companion dogs, irrespective of gender or
breed, although small
breeds are
predisposed.
We have described the most
common oral tumors and lesions below, including what to look for, information on what ages and
breeds are most
predisposed to particular cancers, and what veterinary diagnosis and treatment is available to both dog and cat owners.