veterinary zone

Definition or overview
There is a high incidence of cataracts in diabetic dogs, with many cataracts apparently developing rapidly over days to weeks. Most diabetic dogs form cataracts within 2.5years after diagnosis.

Etiology
In dog inciting factor include obesity, immune mediated insulitis, pancreatitis, infection, genetic predisposition and insulin antagonistic disease. In cats obesity induced carbohydrate intolerance and amyloid deposition in islet cells are factors.

 

Hip dysplasia refers to an inherited arthritic condition involving one or both hip joints of affected dogs. It presents itself as a partial dislocation, or in severe cases, a complete dislocation of the hip joints. With time, the cartilage lining the joint surfaces wears down as a result of the abnormal stress and strain placed on the joint, and arthritis results.
Although hip dysplasia can be a problem in any breed, it is seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and St. Bernard’s. In German shepherds alone, the incidence is thought to be as high as 80 percent.

 

Definition
Demodicosis, an intrafolicular parasitic disease caused by democid mites, is probably the most serious non-neoplastic dermatologic condition in animals.

Etiology
Demodecosis is caused by mites of the genus demodex. A hereditary factor predisposes an animal to develop juenile-onset demodicosis.