Canine Diseases

Canine Elbow Dysplasia Canine elbow dysplasia is an umbrella term for several congenital abnormalities that are recognized in the elbow. A dog with elbow dysplasia...

Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma Key Points Oral malignant melanoma (OMM) is the most common malignant oral tumor in the dog Overrepresented breeds include Chow Chows,...

Canine Parvovirus Parvovirus is a common cause of enteritis in young or unvaccinated dogs. Identification, isolation, and treatment are important. This PowerPage reviews the clinical...

Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) in dogs are composed of a variety of tumors derived from mesenchymal cell origin. These tumors include...

Collapsing Trachea in Dogs and Cats Collapsing trachea can be seen as a primary condition or secondary to cardiopulmonary disorders such as heart failure or...

Diabetes Mellitus In Dogs and Cats Diabetes mellitus is  a common endocrine problem  in dogs  and  cats caused by inadequate insulin production or peripheral  insulin...

Canine Laryngeal Paralysis Canine laryngeal paralysis is typically an idiopathic disease of older dogs  which can result  in severe dyspnea and death if not recognized....

Canine Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is common in older dogs but can be congenital (cretinism) in rare cases. On a board exam, you should be able to...

Canine Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions seen. It is characterized by instability of one or both...

Canine Hemangiosarcoma Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a malignancy of endothelial cells that normally line blood vessels. It can develop anyplace in the body that has blood...

Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture Key Points (if applicable) Pain on extension of stifle, tibial thrust, and cranial drawer Help confirm by viewing secondary signs...

Canine Cardiomyopathy Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is by far the most common cardiomyopathy seen in dogs and is therefore likely to come up on board exams....

Brachycephalic Syndrome In Dogs Brachycephalic syndrome is typically a result of our need to breed short, little, flat-faced dogs.  This has in turn, caused some...

Allergic Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat Notes The most common allergic skin conditions of dogs and cats are (in order of frequency): Flea...

Canine Mast Cell Tumor Mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common dermal malignancy in dogs. You will commonly encounter them in small animal clinical...