Millions of dogs develop painful osteoarthritis (OA) every year. Obese dogs, large- and giant-breed dogs, and middle-aged to senior dogs are oftentimes affected.
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Most Rottweiler owners will agree no canine cancer is as scary as hemangiosarcoma (HSA). Challenging to diagnose and equally difficult to treat, HSA often renders a one-punch knockout when a tumor ruptures causing dogs to bleed to death internally. -
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Dachshund breeders and owners have likely heard about bowlegged syndrome, angular hock deformity, easty-westy feet, and Queen Anne fronts, terms describing potentially crippling angular limb deformities (ALDs). -
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Boxer breeders are fortunate to have genetic tests for the well-known heart disease arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and the progressive disorder degenerative myelopathy (DM). -
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An outgoing, friendly breed, the Labrador Retriever is often described as an ideal companion. Natural sporting dogs, Labradors glow with enthusiasm whether training for retrieving water blinds or a bumper thrown from a dock. -
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Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is an irreversible degeneration of the brain similar to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in people. -
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Osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, is a tough, complicated malignancy. No one knows exactly what causes osteosarcoma; however, large and giant breeds are considered to be at higher risk due to their size and weight. -
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As sentinels of breed health, parent clubs turn to dog breeders and owners to gather information. Their ability to understand the changing demographics of disease incidence is pivotal to breed improvement and sometimes even breed survival. -
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A fertility study in male Great Danes is exploring factors that affect sperm function. Considered the largest male fertility study in a single breed, this research is an important first step. -
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Training and working in the field for long periods of time can be demanding, even for well-conditioned retrievers. Did you know proper nutrition directly impacts a dog's performance?
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Advances treating canine diseases, such as cancer, often come from innovative studies patterned after human medicine. New therapies using checkpoint molecules and personalized medicine for canine mast cell tumor provide a promising future. -
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Lafora disease in Miniature Wirehaired Dachshunds is a late-onset progressive myoclonic epilepsy that occurs around 7 years of age. The disease occurred in dogs in the U.K. for decades before the autosomal recessive gene mutation was discovered
