Dog Health

Dog Health

Different dog breeds are prone to their own sets of health issues. Most health problems that dogs encounter will affect only them, but other diseases may pose a public health risk. This page provides an overview of the issues surrounding the health of dogs, such as exercise, nutrition and disease.

Fast Facts

Pet health care may be expensive
Pet health insurance is available
Canine parvovirus first seen in 1978
Ticks and fleas carry diseases harmful to both dogs and people
Cataracts is one of the most common eye diseases in dogs
Bordatella is highly contagious to susceptible dogs
One in four dogs will die of cancer¹

Dog Health Resources

Dog Health Concerns

Categories

Animals | Pets | Pet Issues

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Dog Health | Diseases in Dogs
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Canine Illnesses and Diseases
American Kennel Club (AKC): Dog Health | AKC Canine Health Foundation
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA): Dog Health
Official Site: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Animal Planet: Dog Health Center
Dog Owner's Guide: Dog Health and Veterinary Information

Choosing the Right Veterinarian

Official Site: 1-800-Veterinarian
Vet Locator: Locating a Veterinarian
Humane Society Video: Choosing a Veterinarian
PetsGator: 5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet For Your Dog
New York Magazine: 2006 Best Veterinarian

Dog Disease News

Canine Cancer Campaign: Canine Cancer in the News
Arizona Star Net: Dogs May Be Getting too Many Vaccines
Science University of New South Wales: "Dog Disease Gets the Bite"
Humane Society of the US: A Pet with Cancer

Dog Disease Facts

Vet Info: Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information
Dog Age: Canine Disease Facts
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: Hip Dysplasia Statistics

Dog Disease Prevention

Veterinary Partner: Disease Prevention
Dog Owner's Guide: Heartworm Disease Prevention
Heartworm Society: Heartworm Prevention
Dog Care Dog Health: Dog Dental Care

Dog Disease Symptoms and Complications

China Road: Addison's Disease Sympoms and Complications
Pet Shed: Symptoms and Complications of Heartworms
Valley Fever Center: Valley Fever in Dogs
Lucky Dog Health: Dog Diseases, Symptoms and Complications

Prevalent Dog Diseases and Treatment Options

Beagles Unlimited: Canine Diseases and Treatments
Healthy Pet: Vaccinating Your Dog
Canine Times: UCLA Offers Cancer Treatment For Dogs

Dog Disease Holistic and Alternative Treatment

House Pet Magazine: Cancer in Dogs
Natural Vet for Pets: Homeopathy
Holistic Veterinary Clinic:Holistic Heartworm Treatment
Official Site: The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy
Holistic Pets: Reiki and Intuitive Touch

Dog Disease Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

University of Florida: "Common Skin Diseases of the Dog"
University of Florida: Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs (2002)
Priory Medical Journals: "Atopic Dermatitis in the Dog"
Veterinary News Network: "Global Warming May Affect Your Dog's Health"

Dog Disease Clinical Trials

Veterinary Cancer Society: Clinical Research Trials
Official Site: Animal Clinical Investigation
Purdue University: Dog Clinical Trials

Dog Disease Support Groups

Blind Dogs: Support for Blind and Visually Impaired Dogs
Yahoo Support: Canine Addison's Disease Support Group
Canine Cancer Project: Canine Cancer Support Groups

Dog Disease Discussion and Blogs

UK Vet Net: Forum for Animal Care Issues
Canine Cushings: Forum for Canine Cushing Disease

Related Pages on Mahalo

Dogs with Allergies | Tainted Pet Food | Labrador Retriever | Golden Retriever | Beagle | Border Collie | Miniature Schnauzer | Canine Parvovirus | Canine Distemper | Dog Cancer | Canine Lyme Disease | Canine Coronavirus | Canine Hepatitis | Rabies

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