8 Common Chronic Health Conditions in Dogs Some of the more common chronic (developing over a long time) health conditions include 119 : Obesity Endocrine diseases: Canine diabetes (similar to Type I diabetes in humans), hypothyroidism, and diseases of the adrenal glands Heart disease: Heartworm disease and diseases of the heart valves, which can lead to heart failure if untreated Skeletal diseases: Osteoarthritis and patellar luxation (displacement of the kneecap, which is common in smaller breeds) Kidney disease: Age-related decreases in kidney function Cancer Eye conditions: Nuclear sclerosis (a very common, age-related diffuse clouding of the lens of the eye) and cataracts (opaque deposits in the lens) Periodontal disease: Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, which may lead to tooth loss 9 Dog Health Myths & Facts Do dogs eat grass when they are sick

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Taking the medication as directed and making gradual adjustments to the dosage may help minimize side effects
Understanding these factors may also help your provider tailor dosing and monitor for individual side effect profiles more effectively
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