Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic

Specific Conditions

Putting Pets & Their Families First Since 1976
As there are unfortunately so many diseases that affect your pet and so much information regarding each one, we compiled a list of useful sites that contain information on specific diseases.
If you have questions about any of the information on this page or a specific disease you are interested in learning more about is not listed, please contact our clinic at (503) 636-5681 or contact us online.
Asthma - Feline
Behavior Problems, Training
Cancer
Cruciate Ligament Damage
Dental
Diabetes
Disk Disease (Intervertebral Disk Disease, Back Problems)
Eye (Ophthalmic) Disease
Breeds affected: Shetland Sheepdog, Siberian Husky, Beagle, American Cocker Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, and Airedale
Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy/Degeneration
Breeds affected: Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and Boston Terriers
Heart Disease
Heartworm Disease
Hereditary Disease and Genetics
DNA Testing for Dogs and Cats
PennGen (University of Pennsylvania)
Genetics tests for a variety of diseases in dogs and cats including Von Willebrand’s Disease in dogs and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) which affects the Persian, Himalayan, and Exotics breeds of cats.
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
Provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues
Hip Dysplasia
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Also contains information on other joint diseases, plus thyroid and heart disease.
Intestinal Disease
Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease
Liver Disease
Neurology
Orthopedics (Bone and Joint Disease)
Parasites
Respiratory Disease
Seizures, Epilepsy
Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases are diseases caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted between (or are shared by) animals and humans.