Dog Diseases & Conditions
By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine
Find information and resources on all aspects of canine health, organized by body system. Diseases covered include infectious, metabolic, endocrine, and anatomical (such as kidney failure).
Diseases
Find information and resources on all aspects of canine health, organized by body system. Diseases covered include infectious, metabolic, endocrine and anatomical (such as kidney failure) are included.
- Dog Diseases - FAQs
- Allergy and Atopy
- Blood and Immune Conditions
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
- Digestive, Liver Diseases & Intestinal Parasites
- Endocrine (Hormonal) Diseases
- Eye Diseases and Conditions
- Infectious Diseases
- Kidney and Urinary Diseases
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Nervous System Diseases
- Parasites
- Skin & Coat Diseases
Reproduction
Information and resources on canine reproduction, pregnancy, birth and puppy care. Information on spaying and neutering is also included.
- Pregnancy & Birth in Dogs
- How long is the gestation (pregnancy) period of dogs?
- Is it OK to vaccinate my pet if she is pregnant or nursing?
- Neutering Q & A
- Spaying Q & A
Parasites
Information about fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, ear mites and other common parasites of dogs.
