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Many canine illnesses are as well researched and documented as those in humans.

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Addison's Disease

Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is caused by an insufficient production of hormones by the adrenal glands.

Babesia

Tick spread infection by Babesia organisms causing red blood cell destruction in their canine hosts.

Cushing’s syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism) is a condition in which there is an excess of cortisol. It may be caused by drugs, such as prednisone, or by an excess of the body’s own cortisol, caused by a pituitary or adrenal tumor.

Deafness

Sites that focus more on training in general should be submitted to Recreation: Pets: Dogs: Training.

Degenerative Myelopathy

Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an autoimmune disease affecting the nervous systems of dogs in mid- to late-life. Originally thought to be a condition exclusive to German Shepherd Dogs (GSD), DM is now believed to affect other breeds, such as Weimaraners, Belgian Shepherds, Old English Sheep Dogs, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Great Pyraneeans amongst others.

Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder in which the kidney is insensitive to the hormone ADH or there is not enough of the hormone available. This results in excessive drinking and urination.

Ear Disorders

Conditions affecting dogs' ears.

Immune Disorders

Canine disorders and ailments that affect the immune system.

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Infectious Diseases

Canine conditions or diseases that were caused by parasitic or organism involvement including but not limited to heartworms, intestinal worms, flea ailments, protozoa infections, Lyme Disease and other related tick conditions.

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Pancreatic Disorders

Websites about pancreatic disorders in dogs, including medical information and personal experiences.

von Willebrand Disease

An inherited bleeding disorder caused by a reduction in the amount or function of von Willebrand factor (vWF), which is manifested through abnormal platelet function and prolonged bleeding time. The vWF factor is a blood protein which binds platelets to blood vessels when they are injured. Absence or deficiency of the factor can, therefore, lead to uncontrolled bleeding episodes. In dogs, the most common clinical signs are spontaneous bleeding from the gums or nose, blood in the urine or gastrointestinal tract, or excessive bleeding at the time of surgery.

Wobbler Syndrome

Sites regarding Wobbler Syndrome (cervical vertebral instability) in dogs.

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