Common Veterinary Diseases

There are a variety of common veterinary diseases, many of which mimic those in people.  Dogs and cats (companion animals) suffer from a range of diseases and disorders, which often require treatment with veterinary drugs, devices, biologics, supplements, special diets, etc.

Listed below are some of the common veterinary diseases by area, many of which are very similar to human diseases, and are treated very similar to human patients.

-Musculoskeletal and orthopedic diseases
-Dental disease and periodontal disease
-Gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreatic disease
-Cardiac disease such as congestive heart failure
-Lower urinary tract and kidney disease
-Ocular diseases such as cataracts and dry eye
-Neurologic and spinal cord disease
-Infectious disease (bacterial, fungal, viral)
-Cancer and neoplastic disease
-Dermatologic disease including atopy and allergic dermatitis
-Ear disease including infections
-Endocrine diseases such as diabetes and thyroid disorders
-Respiratory tract disease
-Obesity
-Behavioral problems including phobias and separation anxiety

 Veterinary Clinical Trials (link)

O’Neill, D.G., James, H., Brodbelt, D.C. et al. Prevalence of commonly diagnosed disorders in UK dogs under primary veterinary care: results and applications. BMC Vet Res 17, 69 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02775-3