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).

1. Diseases
2. Reproduction
3. Parasites

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.

• Veterinary Parasites - All
• Skin and Coat Diseases
• How to Give Your Dog (or Cat) a Flea Bath
• What is Fly Strike, also known as Myasis?
• What is Ringworm, and how do pets get it?