Dog Diseases (also known as Disease, Dog, Diseases, Dog): Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used.

NIH MeSH · D004283Diseases

Dog Diseases

Also known asDisease, Dog · Diseases, Dog · Dog Disease · Canine Diseases · Canine Disease · Disease, Canine · Diseases, Canine

Definition

Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used.

MeSH classification

  • C22.268

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Common questions about Dog Diseases

What does Dog Diseases mean in medicine?
Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Dog Diseases known by any other names?
Yes. Dog Diseases is also referred to as Disease, Dog, Diseases, Dog, Dog Disease, Canine Diseases in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Dog Diseases sit in the medical classification?
Dog Diseases falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C22.268). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Dog Diseases?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004283) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗