Organ Health in Dogs
Kidneys, liver, heart, pancreas, adrenals, thyroid, and lungs — how organ function changes with age and the conditions we see most often.
All conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease — A practical guide to chronic kidney disease in dogs — understanding, managing, and supporting your dog through kidney disease.
- Liver Disease — The liver detoxifies, metabolises drugs, and produces proteins. Liver disease ranges from reversible inflammation to chronic failure.
- Heart Disease & Congestive Heart Failure — Includes degenerative valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure.
- Chronic Pancreatitis — A practical guide to chronic pancreatitis in dogs — understanding, managing, and supporting your dog through a lifelong condition.
- Adrenal Disorders (Cushing's & Addison's) — Cushing's (too much cortisol) and Addison's (too little) — two ends of the adrenal spectrum.
- Thyroid Disorders — Hypothyroidism is common in middle-aged dogs; hyperthyroidism is rare and usually cancer-related.
- Respiratory & Lung Conditions — Chronic bronchitis, laryngeal paralysis, tracheal collapse, and pulmonary fibrosis in senior dogs.