Hypo

Decreased. This prefix is used in conjunction with many terms and means a decrease, for example, hypothermia means a decrease in temperature.... ↪ Read more

 

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, HOD

Inflammation of the growth plates, and can be accompanied by depression, weight loss, and fever, The joints may be swollen and feel hot, Mild cases usually resolve with no lasting ill effects, However, in the rare case of severe HOD, permanent damage to the bone joints can result in limb... ↪ Read more

 

Hyper

Increased. This prefix is used in conjunction with many terms and means an increase, for example, hyperthermia means an increase in temperature.... ↪ Read more

 

Hydrocephalus, water on the brain

Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull, which diminishes the size of the brain,... ↪ Read more

 

Hot spots

Inflammation of the skin, dermatitis, Frequently caused by flea bites, or a hypersensitivity to an allergen, Can also be caused by bacteria building up in an area that the dog bites or scratches, Some BMD owners have linked it to the dog having wet fur for prolonged periods of time,... ↪ Read more

 

Histiocytosis

Abnormal appearance of histiocytes in the blood, (Histiocytes are produced by the bone marrow and are normally immobile until stimulated by inflammation, They are a type of antigen presenting cell, ) cutaneous benign proliferation of nodules in or under the skin malignant a rapidly invasive... ↪ Read more

 

Histiocytomas

A small wart-like skin growth that will eventually disappear, (Note: NO growths or lumps on a BMD should ever be ignored!)... ↪ Read more

 

Hip dysplasia, CHD, HD

Improper development of the hip joint, typically, the acetabulum (socket) is not deep enough for the femoral head (ball) to fit fully into place,... ↪ Read more

 

Hepatocerebellar degeneration

Death of liver cells causing poisoning of the white matter of the brain,... ↪ Read more

 

Hemophilia

The blood lacks coagulating factors, causing a strong tendency to bleed, and difficulty in getting the bleeding to stop, hepatitis – inflammation of the liver, This can result from a variety of causes including infections (particularly viral), drugs, autoimmunity and genetics, The liver stores and... ↪ Read more

 

Hemangiosarcoma

A malignant tumor of endothelial cells (the layer of cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels), (Epithelial cells cover all body surfaces, inside and out, ) A cancer of blood vessels. This cancer usually occurs in the spleen, skin or sometimes the heart.... ↪ Read more

 

Gulps

Exaggerated swallowing movements, In BMDs, it often is accompanied by a desperate need to eat anything, especially grass,... ↪ Read more

 

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