Health References
Cancer
- Hemangiosarcoma — Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information
- Histiocytic Diseases of the Bernese Mountain Dog — from The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Systemic Histiocytosis, Malignant Histiocytosis — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Canine Osteosarcoma
Cardiovascular / Heart Disease
- Type A aortic stenosis, Type B aortic stenosis, subvalvular aortic stenosis — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Aortic Stenosis — Provet Healthcare Information
- Atrioventricular Valve Dysplasia — Provet Health Information
- Have a Heart — The Holter Monitor Project at the University of Guelph and the Doberman Breed need YOUR support. Project Overview: To examine the utility of Holter recordings of asymptomatic Doberman Pinschers to predict the likelihood of developing Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the near future.
- Heart Disease in the Great Dane: Cardiomyopathy and Congenital Disease
- Tricuspid Dysplasia: A Cardiologist's Perspective
- Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia in the Labrador Retriever
Circulatory System
- von Willebrand's DNA Test — Type I - Bernese Mountain Dog, Doberman Pincher, Kerry Blue Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle and Papillon.
- Von Willebrand's Disease in the Bernese Mountain Dog — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- DNA Studies in Doberman von Willebrand's Disease.
Digestive System
- Bloat — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Bloat: The Mother of All Emergencies — Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
- Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus; Bloat — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Medical and Surgical Considerations Regarding Bloat (Bloodhound)
Endocrine System
- Canine Diabetes — Information for owners of Canine's with Diabetes Mellitus.
- Hypothyroidism — from The Great Dane Club of America
- Hypothyroidism — Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
Eye and Ear
- Canine Eye Registration Foundation — Maintains a registry of purebred dogs who have been examined and certified annually.
- Blind Dog and Canine Vision Resources — Extensive information on eye disease and blindness in dogs
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Bernese Mountain Dogs — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Deafness in Dogs and Cats — Information on Deafness Prevalence, Causes, & Management For Owners, Breeders, and Researchers — by George M. Strain, Professor of Neuroscience, Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
General
Integumentary System
- Color Dilution Alopecia by Teri Dickinson, DVM
- Special Care for a Blue Doberman
- Demodectic Mange From the Mar Vista Animal Medical Center — Indepth information on Demodectic Mange, including treatment.
Musculoskeletal System
- Hip Dysplasia — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Canine Hip Dysplasia — Southern California Veterinary Surgical Group
- Canine Hip Dysplasia — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Elbow Dysplasia — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP)
- Patellar Luxation in Small Breed Dogs by Teri Dickinson, DVM
- Legg Calvé Perthes Disease by Fred Lanting
- The Pet Arthritis Resource Center — An informational resource for anyone looking for information on arthritis in dogs, arthritis in cats, hip dysplasia, arthritis treatments, and glucosamine for pets.
- Degenerative Joint Disease — Southern California Veterinary Surgical Group
- Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Degenerative Myelopathy German Shepherd Dogs — By R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Small Animal Clinical Sciences
- Elbow Dysplasia — Southern California Veterinary Surgical Group
- Growing Pains — Southern California Veterinary Surgical Group
- Limping - Osteochondritis Dessicans — The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
- What is hereditary myopathy?
- What is Laryngeal Paralysis?
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Rimadyl: News, Views & Advisories — from The Senior Dogs Project
Nervous System
- The Epi Guardian Angels — An extensive resource for information, support, treatments and solutions for veterinarians and owners of dogs with Canine Epilepsy.
- Degenerative Myelopathy German Shepherd Dogs — R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Small Animal Clinical Sciences
- Wobbler syndrome, cervical spondylomyelopathy, cervical vertebral deformity — Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Wobblers...is there an alternative to surgery?
Note: This section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website is intended as a source of information only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Always consult with your Veterinarian about health related matters.
