Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA, Inc. emphasizes this website's health and behavior information is intended for educational purposes only.  DPR encourages individuals to discuss health and behavior concerns and decisions with their Veterinarians. Persons accessing this site assume full responsibility for their interpretation of its information. DPR disclaims responsibility for all consequences, including negligence, due to one's actions, and lack thereof, based on their understanding of its information.

 

Training,

Acral Lick Dermatitis - commonly referred to as lick granulomas, acral pruritic nodules, or neurodermatitis are thick firm plagues of bare skin located on the carpus (wrist), nocks (ankles), or digits (toes) of dogs and cats usually caused by compulsive licking by the animal.

Bloat - Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) syndrome, most commonly called "Bloat".

Cardiomyopathy - Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an enlarging or ballooning of the heart.

Color Dilutional Alopecia - Also known as color mutant alopecia.

Corneal Trauma - Corneal injuries.

Cruciate Ligament - Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligaments in the knee).

Dancing Doberman Disease - Affected dogs appear to “dance” back and forth on their hind legs.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a common disease among humans as well as dogs.

Dietary Indiscretion - Otherwise known as "Oh, that is where my other sock is?"

Euthanasia - Deciding when it is time?

Flatulence - Excessive formation of gas in the stomach or intestine.

Geriatrics - The geriatric dog has special needs.

Heartworm Disease - Heartworm infection is transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes

Urinary Incontinence- Better known as the Wet Bed Dripping Dog Syndrome.

Von Willebrand's Disease- The most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs.

Wobblers Disease in Dobermans - A disorder of the stability of the vertebra in the neck that causes damage to the spinal cord.

 

Alpha Dog - Who is in charge here?

Bitten by family dog - Why do dogs bite, and how can it be prevented.

Fear of Thunderstorms - Lessons which apply to anything that your dog responds inappropriately to.

Links

DPCA - Doberman Pinscher Club of America

First Aid: American Veterinary Medical Assocation

Animal Poison Control Center: Phone 888-426-4435 anytime (there is a fee for consultation).

Animal Poison-Control FAQs

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