Diseases and Disorders

If you want specific information on an inheritable problem your dog has or a problem your breed is susceptible to please check out the Canine Inherited Disorders Database.
For other information on specific diseases please check out this List of Dog Diseases.

A sad reality of owning a dog is that there's always a risk of a serious injury, a disease or a disorder. There are problems that any dog can have, there are specific problems with certain breeds and there are problems that are much more likely to happen with certain breeds. Make sure you lower the risk of all problems by talking to your veterinarian and getting Shots and Vaccinations. A good Breeder should always be able to tell you disease information about your dog's parents, ancestry and breed.