Hip Dysplasia
Joan Johnson2025-04-24T12:44:28-07:00Hip dysplasia is one of the primary health concerns in most big breeds of dogs, including the Akita. Hip dysplasia is an orthopedic disorder that is described as a [...]
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Hypothyroidism
Joan Johnson2025-08-03T06:35:16-07:00Hypothyroidism in the dog is a disease that has many facets to it. By definition, it is a decreased level of the hormone, thyroxine, in the blood of the [...]
Ocular Diseases
Joan Johnson2025-08-03T06:38:05-07:00Micropthalmos Also known as small eye or micro, is a congenital eye defect that presents as a smaller than normal eye. This can occur in only one or [...]
Sebaceous Adenitis Overview
Joan Johnson2025-04-24T08:44:21-07:00Sebaceous adenitis is an uncommon skin disease in the dog and rare in cats, rabbits, horses, and humans. The disease was first described in 3 dogs by Scott in [...]
What is Sebaceous Adenitis?
Joan Johnson2025-08-03T09:44:05-07:00Author: Cathy Suggs, ACA Member It is inflammation of the sebaceous oil glands that affects the skin and ultimately affects coat quality and texture. It’s commonly found in Akitas [...]
Sebaceous Adenitis Treatment Options: Coat & Skin Care
Joan Johnson2025-04-24T08:45:30-07:00Author: Cathy Suggs, ACA Member There are numerous ways to maintain skin and coat for dogs diagnosed with SA. Oil baths seem to be the most effective way to [...]
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
Joan Johnson2025-06-22T14:03:57-07:00What Is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) complex, is a medical and surgical emergency. As the stomach fills with air, pressure builds, stopping blood [...]
Elbow Dysplasia
Joan Johnson2025-08-03T09:35:17-07:00Elbow dysplasia is a syndrome of four separate developmental abnormalities that occur within the joint. These may or may not all be present in order for the diagnosis to [...]
Patellar Luxation
Joan Johnson2025-08-03T09:37:29-07:00Patellar luxation is defined as the dislocation of the patella, or knee cap, either in a lateral or medial direction. In can occur in different levels of severity and [...]
Tarsal Hyperextension (Luxating Hocks)
Joan Johnson2025-04-24T08:43:37-07:00Tarsal (hock) hyperextension, also known as luxating or popping hocks, is a condition where the hock is able to move cranially (forward), past the line of perpendicular to the [...]