Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseasesProvides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevityIncludes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentationsIndexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body systemIncludes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information


The authorsAlex Gough, MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PG Cert (Neuroimaging), MRCVS, is Head of Referrals at Bath Veterinary Referrals, Bath, UK. He is Vice Chair of the Clinical Board of a large veterinary group and author of numerous veterinary books, chapters and articles. Alison Thomas, BVSc, CertSAM, MRCVS, is Senior Vet at the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Victoria, London, UK. She holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate and has been awarded Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Medicine. Dan O’Neill, MVB BSc(hons) GPCert(SAP) GPCert(FelP) GPCert(Derm) GPCert(B&PS) MSc(VetEpi) PhD MRCVS, is Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Epidemiology at the Royal Veterinary College in London, UK. He is a leader on the VetCompassTM Programme and prolific writer.