About Dogs

A collection of papers about dog health.

1. Taurine deficiency can cause dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.
   • Kaplan, Joanna L., et al. “Taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers fed commercial diets.” PloS one 13.12 (2018): e0209112.
   • Sanderson, Sherry Lynn. “Taurine and carnitine in canine cardiomyopathy.” Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice 36.6 (2006): 1325-1343.
2. - Common disorders in french bulldogs are: Otitis externa (ear inflammation), diarrhoea, and conjunctivitis (eye inflammation).
   - French bulldog is a breed of both British and French origin that was first recognised by The Kennel Club in 1906.
   • O’Neill, Dan G., et al. “Demography and disorders of the French Bulldog population under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2013.” Canine Genetics and Epidemiology 5.1 (2018): 1-12.