Dogs

If you have concerns about your pet’s health, you should take your pet to your family veterinarian for a diagnosis. You can review this symptom checker for reference, but always consult with a veterinarian at the earliest signs of concern.

Abdomen – internal organs, digestion and waste

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include bloat, foreign bodies, pancreatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, kidney failure and inflammatory bowel disease.

Backside – tail, reproductive organs

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include mammary and testicular tumors.

Brain and nervous system

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include seizures and intervertebral disc disease.

Ear, nose and throat

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include chronic rhinitis, trachea collapse, and ear infections.

Eyes

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include cataracts, glaucoma, cherry eye, and corneal ulcers.

Hormonal disorders

Common illnesses that affect this area of the pet include Addison’s disease, thyroid disorders, and Cushing’s disease.

Heart and lungs

Common illnesses that affect this area of the pet include congenital heart disease, boxer cardiomyopathy, heartworm disease, bronchitis, pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

Immune system and cancer

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include lymphoma, immune-mediated polyarthritis, thrombocytopenia, cancers, and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

Legs and paws, neck and back

Common injuries that affect this area of the pet include cranial cruciate rupture or tear (similar to human ACL tear), elbow dysplasia, fractures, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, Achilles’ tendon tear, and arthritis.

Mouth

Common injuries and illnesses that affect this area of the pet include infections, jaw fracture and oral masses.

Skin and Fur

Common illnesses that affect this area of the pet include food and airborne allergies, sarcoptic mange, scabies, and ringworm.