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

Winn Feline Foundation

Feline Asthma

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

Dog Owner's Guide

Breeding, Reproduction

Whelping (giving birth to puppies)

Dog breed information

- An excellent resource for learning about your own dog or to research before you choose a breed

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Cancer

Lymphoma in cats

Lymphoma in dogs

Veterinary Cancer Society

OncoLink - Univ. of Pennsylvania

Mast Cell Tumor

Canine Cancer Site

Bone Cancer

Other Types of Cancer

Colorado State Animal Cancer Center

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Cruciate Ligament Damage

Cruciate Ligament Damage

Cruciate Ligament Damage(2)

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

Canine dental disease

How to brush your pet's teeth

Dental Home Care

Great photos and information on dog and cat dental disease

Discolored teeth

Tooth extraction

Abscessed teeth causes facial swelling

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Dermatology

Allergies in dogs

Allergies in cats

Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome

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Diabetes

Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine

Pets with diabetes

Vetsulin (insulin) information - Treating the Diabetic Cat

Vetsulin (insulin) information - Treating the Diabetic Dog

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Disk Disease (Intervertebral Disk Disease, Back Problems)

Disk Disease

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Eye (Ophthalmic) Disease

Eye Care in the Cat and Dog

- articles on eye problems in dogs and cats

Cataracts

Corneal Dystrophy

- 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

Corneal Ulcers

Glaucoma

Horner's Syndrome

KCS or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye)

Pannus or chronic superficial keratitis

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Heart Disease

Mitral valve disease in dogs

Cardiomyopathy in dogs

Cardiomyopathy in cats

Cardiac Education Group

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Heartworm Disease

American Heartworm Society

- Everything you need to know about heartworms in dogs and cats.

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Hereditary Disease and Genetics

DNA Testing for Dogs and Cats

- Animal Health Trust

- HealthGene

- OptiGen

- PennGen (University of Pennsylvania)

- American Kennel Club

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

Feline genetic diseases

Feline genetic diseases(2)

Testing labradors for hereditary myopathy

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Hip Dysplasia

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

- Also contains information on other joint diseases, plus thyroid and heart disease.

Hip Dysplasia Information

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Intestinal Disease

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus = GDV = Bloat

Understanding Bloat - GDV

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in cats

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Salmon Poisoning

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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

Kidney disease in the dog

Urinary stones in dogs with emphasis on Dalmatians

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - FLUTD

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

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Liver Disease

Extensive information on liver disease in dogs

Liver disease in cats

Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver syndrome) in cats

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Neurology

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome - CDS

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Nutrition

NetVet - multiple links listed

PetDiets.com

-Site for pet nutrition advice and homemade diets from veterinary nutritionists.

Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome

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Orthopedics (Bone and Joint Disease)

Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia (2)

Fractured Coronoid Process (FCP)

Hip Dysplasia

Medial Patellar Luxation (dislocated knee cap)

Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP)

Panosteitis, enostosis

Other diseases of the bone and joints

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

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Parasites

Parasites and Your Family

You, Your Dog & Parasites

You, Your Cat, & Parasites

Companion Animal Parasite Council - CAPC

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Respiratory Disease

Brachycephalic syndrome

Tracheal Collapse (collapsing airway)

Laryngeal paralysis

Reverse Sneeze Syndrome

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Seizures, Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy Network

Seizures in cats

Seizures in dogs

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Thyroid Disease

Hypothyroidism in the dog

Hyperthyroidism in the cat

Hyperthyroidism in the Cat (2)

Complete information on thyroid disease

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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

Lyme Disease Network

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