Conditions and Diseases

A guide to diseases and conditions of pure bred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism. From the University of Cambridge Veterinary School.

Provides information on heartworms in dogs and cats and advocates an alternative, natural remedy.

An informational site on the causes and treatments for this behavior and the underlying skin conditions.

Provides information and support for owners of dogs that have perianal fistulas or anal furunculosis.

Symptoms, tests, and treatment.

Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, blogs about dog cancer and what owners can do if their dog has canine cancer.

Includes causes, diagnostic tests, the pros and cons of various treatments, and links to references.

A personal account by owners of a German Shepherd with this disease. Includes suggestions for environment modification and anecdotal discussion of an experimental drug treatment.

Resource for all those concerned with canine epilepsy. Site sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

A table presents different ratings used by international bodies when assessing dysplasia tendencies.

A personal account of holistic treatment for a Dobermann.