1 Pancreatitis. 2  One of the most important, and potentially dangerous, diseases is inflammation of the pancreas. 3  Pancreatitis is a common disease of dogs, and often arises when foods high in fat content are eaten. Pancreatitis is a common disease of dogs, and often arises when foods high in fat content are eaten. 2  It usually causes loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain and depression. 3  In severe cases, the condition can be fatal. 4  Diabetes mellitus.
The molluscs or mollusks /ËmÉlÉsks/ compose the large phylum of invertebrate animals known as the Mollusca. Around 85,000 extant species of molluscs are recognized.Molluscs are the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all the named marine organisms.Numerous molluscs also live in freshwater and terrestrial habitats.round 85,000 extant species of molluscs are recognized. Molluscs are the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all the named marine organisms. Numerous molluscs also live in freshwater and terrestrial habitats.
Mollusks comprise a group of soft-bodied animals that includes snails, clams, and sea slugs. The most common characteristic of most mollusks is their shell.One of the largest groups, the snails, is renowned for their shells. Snails are univalves, which means they have one shell.And it is this shell that for many people is the epitome of the ocean.he most common characteristic of most mollusks is their shell. One of the largest groups, the snails, is renowned for their shells. Snails are univalves, which means they have one shell. And it is this shell that for many people is the epitome of the ocean.