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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

Glomerulonephritis

Inflammatory disease of the glomerulus, part of the kidney, which filters toxic waste from the blood, Tests of the urine can show a variety of abnormalities, Complete loss of kidney function can occur,... ↪ Read more

Gastric dilatation-volvulus, bloat

Gastric dilatation means stomach distention or enlargement, caused by expanding gas, This may or may not be accompanied by volvulus, or torsion, or twisting of the stomach on its long axis,... ↪ Read more

Fragmented coronoid process, FCP

The coronoid process fragments forming a loose body in the elbow joint, called a joint mouse, See elbow dysplasia,... ↪ Read more

Fly-snapping

Repeated snapping at non-existent flying object has been associated in BMDs with partial seizures, in some cases with ear infections, and in a few cases with food allergies, Some forms may be alleviated by seizure medications, A few have been alleviated with behavioral modification techniques, which... ↪ Read more