Information on Specific Diseases
As there are unfortunately so many diseases that affect your pet and so much information regarding each one, Dr. Hoffman compiled a list of useful sites that contain information on specific diseases.
If you have questions about any of the information on this page or a specific disease you are interested in learning more about is not listed, please contact our clinic at (503) 636-5681 or [email protected].
Asthma - Feline
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Behavior Problems, Training
Canine Behavior (Veterinary Partner)
Canine Behavior Issues (Tufts)
Feline Behavior (Veterinary Partner)
Feline Behavior Issues (Tufts)
Inappropriate elimination problems in cats
Breeding, Reproduction
Whelping (giving birth to puppies)
- An excellent resource for learning about your own dog or to research before you choose a breed
Cancer
OncoLink - Univ. of Pennsylvania
Colorado State Animal Cancer Center
Cruciate Ligament Damage
Dental
Dr. Jan Bellows - Veterinary Dentist
- Good site for dental disease and dental care
Feline dental disease - great photos
FORLS or resorptive lesions in cats
Great photos and information on dog and cat dental disease
Abscessed teeth causes facial swelling
Dermatology
Diabetes
Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine
Vetsulin (insulin) information - Treating the Diabetic Cat
Vetsulin (insulin) information - Treating the Diabetic Dog
Disk Disease (Intervertebral Disk Disease, Back Problems)
Eye (Ophthalmic) Disease
- articles on eye problems in dogs and cats
- Breeds affected: Shetland Sheepdog, Siberian Husky, Beagle, American Cocker Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, and Airedale
Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy/Degeneration
- Breeds affected: Dachshunds, Chihuahuas and Boston Terriers
KCS or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye)
Pannus or chronic superficial keratitis
Heart Disease
Heartworm Disease
- Everything you need to know about heartworms in dogs and cats.
Hereditary Disease and Genetics
DNA Testing for Dogs and Cats
- OptiGen
- PennGen (University of Pennsylvania)
University of Cambridge --- lists hereditary diseases by breed
Canine Inherited Disorders Database - very comprehensive information
VetGen -Genetics tests for a variety of diseases in dogs and cats including Von Willebrand's Disease in dogs and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) which affects the Persian, Himalayan and Exotics breeds of cat.
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
- Provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues
- Its purpose is aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in dogs
Testing labradors for hereditary myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Also contains information on other joint diseases, plus thyroid and heart disease.
Intestinal Disease
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus = GDV = Bloat
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in cats
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats - Cornell University
Cat Owner's Guide to Kidney Diseases - excellent video series
Chronic kidney disease in cats
Urinary stones in dogs with emphasis on Dalmatians
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - FLUTD
Liver Disease
Extensive information on liver disease in dogs
Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver syndrome) in cats
Neurology
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome - CDS
Nutrition
NetVet - multiple links listed
-Site for pet nutrition advice and homemade diets from veterinary nutritionists.
Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats
Orthopedics (Bone and Joint Disease)
Fractured Coronoid Process (FCP)
Medial Patellar Luxation (dislocated knee cap)
Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP)
Other diseases of the bone and joints
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Parasites
Companion Animal Parasite Council - CAPC
Respiratory Disease
Tracheal Collapse (collapsing airway)
Seizures, Epilepsy
Thyroid Disease
Hyperthyroidism in the Cat (2)
Complete information on thyroid disease
Zoonotic Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases are diseases caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted between (or are shared by) animals and humans
CDC Website - a great site, can search by animal or disease