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excessive production of thyroid hormones, often seen in older dogs, causing excessive thirst, weight loss, increased appetite and restlessness.

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hypomyelination, tremblers

reduction in the amount of myelin (cover or sheath) on the nerves. The disease has an early onset, in BMDs is considered to be an autosomal recessive

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decreased production of thyroxine, causing poor coat, weight gain, mental dullness, fatigue, cold intolerance, and infertility.

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no demonstrable cause, may be genetic. http://www.escape.ca/~rcamken/page8.html#EPILEPSY

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inability to control urination and/or defecation.

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intervertebral disk disease, IVDD

pain and often paralysis resulting from displacement of the center of a vertebral disk.

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the intestine telescopes on itself, causing a blockage.

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irritable bowel syndrome

soft or watery feces, often with mucus. Associated with stress. Also called colitis.

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develops in dogs less than 6 months old.

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lateral torsion

twisted or rotated out.

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a cancerous proliferation of one of the subsets of White Blood Cells.

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luxating tarsus

dislocation of the ‘ankle’

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lymphoma, lymphosarcoma

malignant tumor that arises from cells of the lymphoreticular system. Commonly presents with swollen lymph nodes, masses, enlarged liver or spleen, f

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a rapidly invasive proliferation of neoplastic (new growth) histiocytes. No known treatment, always fatal.

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tending to become progressively worse and result in death

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inflammation of the mammary gland, usually due to bacterial infection.

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mastocytoma, mast cell tumors

a growth of mast cells (cells in the dermis which is directly beneath the outer skin layer, which release histamine to counter allergens). These tumo

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overly enlarged esophagus causing buildup of food and saliva and regurgitation. Associated with aspirative pneumonia from an early age.

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not a disease, but a symptom, the inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, the meninges. This can be caused by bacteria, vir

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mitral stenosis

narrowing of the mitral valve that separates the left atrium and the left ventricle.

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mitral valve defect

a defect in the heart valve that separates the left atrium and the left ventricle.

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an abnormal heart sound associated with the opening or closing of a heart valve. This may indicate a structural or functional abnormality.

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optic nerve hypoplasia

incomplete development of the optic nerve.

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persisting for a long time

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inflammation of the pancreas due to a variety of causes such as infections and drugs. The pancreas produces enzymes and bicarbonate important in dige

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panosteitis, pano

inflammation of the bone, particularly the long bones in growing dogs. Causes pain and limping. http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/lpano.htm

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patellar luxation

dislocation of the ‘knee’ cap, causing mild to severe, continuous or intermittent pain. http://www.escape.ca/~rcamken/page8.html#Patellar

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patent ductus arteriosus, PDA

the normal opening between the aorta and pulmonary artery, which allows blood to bypass the unoxygenated lung in utero, fails to close after birth.

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pemphigus foliaceus

a generalized scaling disease, with hair loss, and sometimes with the formation of heavy crusts. Involvement of a nail bed leads to loss of the nail.

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chronic eating of non-food materials.

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pituitary gland

a hormone secreting (endocrine) gland at the base of the brain; it regulates growth as well as regulating the proper functioning of many other glands

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polyarteritis nodosa

an inflammatory disease of small and medium sized arteries.

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portosystemic shunt, PSS

abnormal blood vessels in the liver preventing normal circulation and functioning of the liver.

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progressive retinal atrophy, PRA

any of a number of inherited diseases of the eye leading to blindness. Generally starts with difficulty seeing in the dark followed by a loss of visi

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inflammation of the prostate gland.

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pulmonary artery stenosis

narrowing of the outflow from the lungs.

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any purulent (containing or forming pus) skin disease

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pus accumulation in the uterus, normally caused by bacterial infection.

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recessive - requires a copy of the gene from both parents to exhibit the trait. Having only one copy of the gene makes the dog a carrier of the trait,

unless the gene is located on the ‘X’ or sex chromosome. sarcoma

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sarcoptic mange

skin disease characterized by extreme itching, hair loss, and secondary infection. Usually widespread, but often seen on the belly and inner thighs.

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sebaceous adenitis

inflammation of the sebaceous glands (found at the base of hair follicles).

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abnormal secretion of the sebaceous glands at the base of hair follicles causing anything from dandruff to greasy scales and crust.

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selective IgM deficiency

a deficiency in the production of the IgM antibody, one of the body’s five classes of immunoglobulins, the proteins produced as antibodies to fight i

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loss of pigmentation on the nose, usually in winter.

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spinal myelopathy

disease of the myelin, or covering (sheath) of the spinal nerves (the spinal cord).

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staphylococcus, staph

a type of bacteria. Normally found on the skin and upper respiratory tract, but can occasionally cause localized suppurating infection.

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