Dogs

Dogs

Any member of the family Canidae of the order Carnivora. Includes the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, many wild dogs, foxes, fennecs, jackals and wolves.

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hip dysplasia

Animals; Dogs

A painful malformation of a dog’s hip socket. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to the condition.

Usually used to describe Irish Setters and Pharaoh Hounds, the color may be described as deep, heavily saturated, reddish brown (like the nut of the same name). Color definitions may vary by breed. ...

incontinence

Animals; Dogs

The inability to control excretory functions.

shock

Animals; Dogs

A generally temporary massive physiological reaction to severe physical or emotional trauma, usually characterized by marked loss of blood pressure and depression of vital processes.