Hereditary and congenital disorders are health issues present in your dog or cat at birth. Learn more about these pet health disorders in our veterinary terms dictionary.
Patellar Luxation - dislocation of knee cap of the hind legs
Treatment: Required surgery and pain meds - Cost $4,012
Legg-Perthes Disease - blood supply to the hip joint is disrupted causing degeneration in the joint.
Treatment: Surgery and long term medications - Cost $11,034
Glaucoma - increased pressure within the eye, very painful and can lead to blindness
Treatment: Long term medications and surgery - Cost $5,805
Liver Shunt - abnormal condition where the blood bypasses the liver
Treatment: Required surgery and medication for a period of time - Cost $6,267
Hip Dysplasia - ball of the hip joint is not properly seated in the socket of the pelvis.
Treatment: Long term meds and surgery - Cost $7,815
Diabetes - body doesn't produce any/enough insulin or body doesn't respond properly to the insulin they produce
Treatment: Long term medications and blood work - Cost $10,496
Entropion/Ectropion - condition of the eyelids where they roll in or out from the eyeball
Treatment: Required surgical correction - Cost $2,050
Fragmented Coronoid Process - small piece of bone broken off the ulna , often referred to as elbow dysplasia
Treatment: Long term medications and surgery - Cost $7,006