Elbow dysplasia is a syndrome that includes several inherited conditions that lead to degenerative joint disease of the elbow in large and giant breeds. Four developmental abnormalities are included in…
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Health Screening Tests
Dogs diagnosed with allergic dermatitis or atopy can either be skin tested (by a veterinary dermatologist) or blood tested to determine what they are allergic to. The blood test will…
EIC is an inherited autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease causing collapse originating in the pelvic limbs. This disease occurs in various breeds of dogs, most notably young hunting or field trial…
Heartworm disease (Dirofilariasis) is a mosquito-borne, nematodal (worm) infestation. Domestic dogs, some wild Canidae, and very occasionally cats are the main source of infection. Dogs can be tested with a…
Canine hip dysplasia (abnormal development of the hip joint) begins when the hip joint in a young dog becomes loose or unstable. If left undiagnosed and untreated, this instability causes…
Many types of cancer in cats and dogs can metastasize (spread) to other places in the body. The lungs are a common location for metastases. Radiographs of the thoracic (chest)…
There are many diseases transmitted by ticks to dogs. Most lead to illnesses that if left untreated can become life-threatening. The most recognized tick-borne disease in our area in Lyme…
Knowing if your dog has this condition before an emergency situation arises can mean the difference between life and death. Similar to haemophilia in humans, von Willebrand’s disease can result…