1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Diseases and Conditions

Dog: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com

Go to CAT Disease & Conditions information

Go to DOG Disease & Conditions information

Asthma and Bronchitis
Signs, diagnosis and treatment options for canine asthma.

Blastomycosis In Dogs and Cats
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection that occurs primarily through inhalation. This is a detailed article with photographs from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Coughing Pet
Detailed overview of several types of coughs in pets, from Washington State University.

Endocardiosis
Good overview of this degenerative heart condition, as well as Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Endocardiosis
From the Merck Veterinary Manual online - this article discusses the various types of endocardiosis.

Heart Disease in Dogs
From the Novartis Animal Health. Normal heart diagram and basic overview of canine heart disease.

Heart Disease in Dogs
From the AVMA, a Q & A on canine heart disease.

Kennel Cough
MarVista Vet provides an excellent overview of this often confusing disease, complete with diagrams for better explanation.

Kennel Cough
The causative agents, signs, prevention, and treatment for Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis).

Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough discussion in a Q & A format.

Laryngeal Paralysis
Diagrams help explain this breathing condition also known as "roaring".

Lung Disease in Animals
From the About.com Guide to Lung Diseases.

Heartworm
Detailed overview of the transmission, signs, treatment, and prevention of this parasitic disease.

Heartworm
Links to more information on heartworm disease in dogs (and cats).

Return to main DOG index

Explore Veterinary Medicine

About.com Special Features

Home Allergy Center

Banish mess, reduce allergens, and maintain a clean, healthy home. More >

Home Improvements Made Easy

Inspirational ideas and expert tips to help you pull off your next DIY project. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Veterinary Medicine
  4. Diseases and Conditions
  5. Dog Medical Information
  6. Dog Diseases & Conditions
  7. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases of Dogs>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.