Most Common Health Concerns in Akitas
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is one of the primary health concerns in most big breeds of dogs, including the Akita. Hip dysplasia is an orthopedic disorder [...]
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism in the dog is a disease that has many facets to it. By definition, it is a decreased level of the hormone, thyroxine, [...]
Ocular Diseases
Micropthalmos Also known as small eye or micro, is a congenital eye defect that presents as a smaller than normal eye. This can [...]
Sebaceous Adenitis Overview
Sebaceous adenitis is an uncommon skin disease in the dog and rare in cats, rabbits, horses, and humans. The disease was first described in [...]
VKH
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. [...]
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
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 [...]
Tarsal Hyperextension (Luxating Hocks)
Tarsal (hock) hyperextension, also known as luxating or popping hocks, is a condition where the hock is able to move cranially (forward), past the [...]
Less Common Health Concerns in Akitas
Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia is a syndrome of four separate developmental abnormalities that occur within the joint. These may or may not all be present in [...]
Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxation is defined as the dislocation of the patella, or knee cap, either in a lateral or medial direction. In can occur in [...]
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI)
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI), also known as familial enamel hypoplasia (FEH), is a hereditary dental disease that affects the teeth and their development in dogs. Deciduous, or [...]
Cardiac Diseases
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Normal Hematologic Variations
Thrombocytopenia Pseudohyperkalemia Microcytosis
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