Pet health conditions

orthopedic

Hip dysplasia in dogs

An inherited malformation of the hip joint that causes laxity, pain, and arthritis. One of the most common orthopedic conditions in large-breed dogs.

$1,500 – $12,000

neurologic

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Degeneration or herniation of spinal discs causing pain, weakness, or paralysis. Most common in Dachshunds and other chondrodystrophic breeds.

$1,000 – $9,000

orthopedic

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture

Partial or complete tear of the knee ligament equivalent to a human ACL. Often degenerative rather than acute trauma.

$1,500 – $8,000

oncology

Lymphoma in dogs

The most common hematopoietic cancer in dogs. Multiple subtypes; B-cell multicentric lymphoma is most frequently diagnosed and most chemo-responsive.

$300 – $12,000

endocrine

Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism)

Chronic overproduction of cortisol, usually from a pituitary tumor. Most common in middle-aged and senior dogs.

$1,500 – $3,500

endocrine

Diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats

Insufficient insulin production (dogs) or insulin resistance (cats) causing elevated blood glucose. Lifelong management with insulin and diet.

$1,500 – $3,500

oncology

Mast cell tumors in dogs

The most common skin cancer in dogs. Behavior ranges from indolent low-grade tumors to aggressive high-grade tumors with metastatic risk.

$500 – $8,000

soft-tissue

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV / bloat)

Life-threatening rotation and distension of the stomach. Most common in deep-chested breeds. Untreated GDV is fatal within hours.

$3,000 – $9,000

endocrine

Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism)

Insufficient cortisol and aldosterone production. The Standard Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog are over-represented.

$1,200 – $3,000

orthopedic

Patellar luxation in dogs

The kneecap slips out of its groove. Common in small breeds; severity is graded 1 (intermittent) through 4 (permanent dislocation).

$1,500 – $4,500