Hip 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 [...]

Hypothyroidism 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 [...]

Micropthalmos 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 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 [...]

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome (VKH) has been well described in humans. A similar syndrome occurs in dogs, now known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome (VKH) or Uveodermatologic Syndrome. In dogs, it consists of [...]

What 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 [...]

Tarsal (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 [...]