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Addison’s disease

the pituitary gland produces a hormone that triggers the adrenal gland to produce corticosteroids. If there is a problem with the adrenal gland, or a

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immunological hypersensitivity to certain foreign antigens.anemia

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alopecic syndrome, color dilution alopecia

deficiency of the hair, caused by a failure to grow or regrow after loss. Signs may include bacterial folliculitis, scaling and hair loss. Caused by

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proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens; an important component of the immune system.

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a foreign substance that stimulates an immune response.

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aortic stenosis

obstruction of the blood flowing from the left ventricle to the aorta.

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inflammation of a joint. Caused by abnormal stress on a normal joint, or by normal stress on an abnormal joint. Polyarthritis is immune mediated, and

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autoimmune disease

failure of the immune system to differentiate the body’s own cells from foreign substances, triggering an inflammatory response against self. This ca

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autoimmune hemolytic anemia

the body produces antibodies directed against its own red blood cells, causing their destruction. FYI: Many if not all of the autoimmune anemias have

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any of the chromosomes other than the sex pair, the ‘X’ or ‘Y’ chromosomes. benign

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calcinosis circumscripta

deposits of calcium found in small lumps under the skin, in the tongue, or attached to tendons or in joint capsules.

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a group of diseases caused by transformation of normal cells into malignant ones. When these cells shed and travel to other areas of the body, the ca

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Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye. Can be genetic or acquired as the result of injury or diabetes, etc. Also associated with PRA which is i

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cerebellar degeneration

degeneration of the cerebellar portion of the brain.

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cervical vertebral instability (wobblers)

compression of the cervical (neck) spinal cord caused by instability or malformation of the cervical vertebrae. Dogs show lack of muscle coordination

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a congenital split involving the hard or soft palate in the mouth. May cause nasal regurgitation in newborns. Known to be inherited in some breeds, m

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closed registry

repository of health test results, but allows access of information only about normal results.

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shaped like a cross. Cruciate ligaments are found on the front (cranial or anterior) and the back (caudal or posterior) of the stifle (‘knee’) joint.

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an animal with one or two undescended testicles.

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Cushing’s disease

the pituitary gland produces a hormone that triggers the adrenal gland to produce corticosteroids. If there is a problem with the adrenal gland, or a

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benign proliferation of nodules in or under the skin

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a closed sac of fluid or semi-solid substance. Generally harmless, but in some cases they may become malignant.

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inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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demodectic mange

skin disease characterized by hair loss particularly on the head, face, neck, shoulders and the front of the forelegs. Caused by the demodex mite whi

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Diabetes insipidus

inadequate secretion of, or resistance to the effects of, antidiuretic hormone (ADH or Vasopressin). This hormone stimulates the kidney retain water

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only one copy of a gene is necessary for a trait to be exhibited. At least one of the parents would also exhibit this same trait.

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dysfibrinogenemia, factor I deficiency

fibrinogen, or Factor I, is an important component of the \"clotting cascade\" which allows your body to stop bleeding. This disease is due to either

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bad (dys) + growth (plasia)

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hairs on the inside of the eyelids causing irritation to the eye.

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eyelid turns outward. Allows for the accumulation of foreign matter causing eye irritation.

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eyelids turn inward causing hair to irritate the surface of the eye. Normally requires surgical correction, and sometimes requires multiple surgeries

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abnormal electrical function of the brain causing disturbances of the nervous system.

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fading puppy syndrome

an apparently normal puppy gradually weakens and dies within a week or two of birth. Not a specific disorder, but generally applied to infectious cau

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a malignant tumor arising from collagen-producing fibroblasts (an immature fiber-producing cell of connective tissue).

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repeated snapping at non-existent flying object has been associated in BMDs with partial seizures, in some cases with ear infections, and in a few ca

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fragmented coronoid process, FCP

the coronoid process fragments forming a loose body in the elbow joint, called a joint mouse. See elbow dysplasia. http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog

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gastric dilatation-volvulus, bloat

Gastric dilatation means stomach distention or enlargement, caused by expanding gas. This may or may not be accompanied by volvulus, or torsion, or t

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Institute for Genetic Disease Control, open registry reporting orthopedic and ophthalmologic evaluation reports, tumor, epilepsy, heart registry and

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glomerulonephritis

Inflammatory disease of the glomerulus, part of the kidney, which filters toxic waste from the blood. Tests of the urine can show a variety of abnorm

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exaggerated swallowing movements. In BMDs, it often is accompanied by a desperate need to eat anything, especially grass.

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hemangiosarcoma

a malignant tumor of endothelial cells (the layer of cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels). (Epithelial cell

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localized collection of blood, a lump. Dogs can get them in their ear flaps from violent and repeated shaking of the head, from such things as ear in

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the blood lacks coagulating factors, causing a strong tendency to bleed, and difficulty in getting the bleeding to stop. hepatitis

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hepatocerebellar degeneration

death of liver cells causing poisoning of the white matter of the brain.

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abnormal protrusion of organs through a weak spot or abnormal opening, usually in the abdominal or groin areas.

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hip dysplasia, CHD, HD

improper development of the hip joint, typically, the acetabulum (socket) is not deep enough for the femoral head (ball) to fit fully into place. htt

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a small wart-like skin growth that will eventually disappear. (Note: NO growths or lumps on a BMD should ever be ignored!)

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abnormal appearance of histiocytes in the blood. (Histiocytes are produced by the bone marrow and are normally immobile until stimulated by inflammat

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inflammation of the skin, dermatitis. Frequently caused by flea bites, or a hypersensitivity to an allergen. Can also be caused by bacteria building

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hydrocephalus, water on the brain

accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull, which diminishes the size of the brain.

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