Dog Health Content

Most Dog Breeds Highly Inbred

Amy M Quinton — December 02, 2021 - 11:15am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis study shows most dogs are highly inbred, which affects health.

When Should You Neuter Your Dog to Avoid Health Risks?

Amy M Quinton — July 15, 2020 - 10:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers find that a dog's risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered within the first year of life varies greatly depending on the breed.

Unraveling the Genetics of Disc Disease in Dogs

Amy M Quinton — October 11, 2017 - 4:32pm

Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease — a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk — more frequently in dogs with short legs (dachshund, French bulldog, and Pekingese to name a few.) But they couldn’t pinpoint why — until now.

English Bulldog’s Gene Pool May Be Too Small to Heal the Breed

Patricia Bailey — July 28, 2016 - 4:30pm

The first broad-based DNA assessment of the English bulldog suggests that the breed may lack sufficient diversity in its gene pool to correct the numerous heritable health problems that are so common in these dogs.