Common Dog Diseases Pet Parents Should Know About

There are several common dog diseases all pet parents should be familiar with.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is a very common cause of pain in dogs.

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Heart Disease

Certain heart diseases in dogs can lead to congestive heart failure (CHF).

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Atrioventricular valvular insufficiency (AVVI) / mitral valve disease (MVD) / endocardiosis

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Cancer

Lipoma
Melanoma
Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Oral Melanoma
Mast Cell Tumours
Hemangiosarcoma
Thyroid Carcinoma
Mammary Gland Carcinoma
Pulmonary adenocarcinoma (lung cancer)

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Metabolic Diseases

Insulin is one of the hormones produced and discharged from glands of the endocrine system. A lack of insulin or an inadequate response to insulin causes diabetes.

Diabetes can lead to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Untreated, it can cause more health problems.

Parasites

Heartworms are harmful internal parasites spread through the bite of a mosquito. While not found in the UK, it is a risk for dogs that travel abroad.

Viruses and Bacteria

Kennel Cough: An upper respiratory infection that can be caused by bacteria and viruses. Other names include canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) and canine infectious tracheobronchitis.
Parvovirus: A highly contagious, debilitating virus that spreads mainly through infected faeces.
Rabies: UK is rabies-free, but dogs should be vaccinated before travelling.

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