en Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:05:18 UT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.coondogs.org/medical_information/index.shtml Hip dysplasia is an inherited disease in dogs that is characterized by abnormal development of the acetabulum and head of the femur. It is more common in large breeds. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:58:06 UT http://www.coondogs.org/medical_information/dog_medical_information_skeletal_and_muscular_disorders/hip-dysplasia.shtml 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-515 Medical Information/Skeletal and Muscular Disorders Medical Information/Associated With Coonhounds http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_dysplasia_(canine) Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis that affects both dogs and humans. Dogs are ten times more likely to be infected than humans. The disease in dogs can affect the eyes, brain, lungs, skin, or bones. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:48:38 UT http://www.coondogs.org/medical_information/dog_medical_information_fungal_infections/blastomycosis-blasto.shtml 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-514 Medical Information/Fungal Infections Medical Information/Associated With Coonhounds http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/blasto.html http://www.canismajor.com/dog/blstomyc.html Kennel cough is an infectious respiratory disease which can be caused by one of several viruses or by Bordetella bronchiseptica. It most commonly occurs in dogs in close confinement such as kennels. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:42:56 UT http://www.coondogs.org/medical_information/dog_medical_information_bacterial_infections/kennel-cough.shtml 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-513 Medical Information/Bacterial Infections Medical Information/Associated With Coonhounds Coonhound paralysis is a type of polyradiculoneuritis seen in Coonhounds. The cause has been related to a raccoon bite. Signs include rear leg weakness progressing rapidly to paralysis, and decreased reflexes. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:38:33 UT http://www.coondogs.org/medical_information/dog_medical_information_nervous_system/coonhound-paralysis.shtml 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-512 Medical Information/Nervous System Medical Information/Associated With Coonhounds http://coonhoundparalysis.blogspot.com/ Tracheal collapse is a condition characterized by incomplete formation or weakening of the cartilagenous rings of the trachea. It is most common in small and toy breeds. Signs include a cough (often called a "goose honk cough" due to its sound), especially when excited. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:27:49 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracheal_collapse 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-511 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Polydactyly is generally preaxial (on the dewclaw side) in dogs. Most cases are breed related, with the Great Pyrenees being the most well known example. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:27:18 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydactyly 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-510 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Tetanus is a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani following wound contamination. Dogs are not very susceptible to tetanus. Signs include difficulty opening the mouth and eating, contraction of the facial muscles, and rigid extension of the limbs. Dogs may also get localized tetanus, signs of which include stiffness of a limb spreading to the rest of the body. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:26:45 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-509 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Myasthenia gravis results from the presence of antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor. Signs include megaesophagus and muscle weakness. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:26:05 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myasthenia_gravis 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-508 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease of the immune system characterized by the presence of antibodies to nucleic acid and/or antibodies to red blood cells, platelets, lymphocytes, clotting factors, and thyroglobulin. The disease can result in deposition of immune complexes or autoimmune disease. Immune complex deposition can cause vasculitis, meningitis, neuritis, and joint and skin disease. Autoimmune disease may result in hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia, which are the most common manifestations of SLE in dogs. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:24:10 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemic_lupus_erythematosus 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-506 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Salmon poisoning disease is a fatal disease of dogs caused by infection with a type of rickettsia, either Neorickettsia helminthoeca or Neorickettsia elokominica. It results from eating raw salmon and is found in the Pacific Northwest. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:23:06 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_poisoning_disease 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-505 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Gingival hyperplasia is seen in brachycephalic breeds, especially Boxers. It is a benign condition, although food and hair impaction is common. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:22:08 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingival_hyperplasia 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-504 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is uncommon in dogs. Most diaphragmatic hernias are caused by trauma. Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are usually communications between the peritoneum and pericardium. They are often incidental findings.   Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:21:31 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_diaphragmatic_hernia 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-503 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Cleft lip and palate is occasionally seen in dogs. Difficulty with nursing is the most common problem associated with clefts, but aspiration pneumonia may be seen with a cleft palate. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:20:58 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleft 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-502 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disorder causing dysfunction of cilia. In dogs this manifests as sperm immotility and respiratory disease. Signs include nasal discharge, recurring pneumonia, and infertility. Symptoms develop soon after birth. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:20:28 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_ciliary_dyskinesia 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-501 Medical Information/Miscellaneous Perineal hernia is a condition seen in dogs characterized by herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diaphragm and causing swelling on one side of the anus. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:19:58 UT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perineal_hernia 14d33ee33c182d1c6568bfb91f2b806a-500 Medical Information/Miscellaneous