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.
Characteristics of Snails Snails can be found in gardens, in ponds and even in the sea. They belong to a group of animals with a soft body called molluscs (mollusks) which are related to oysters, clams, and other shellfish. Characteristically they have soft, unsegmented bodies.Normally, their soft bodies are protected by a hard shell. The scientific name for the garden snail is Helix aspersa.hey belong to a group of animals with a soft body called molluscs (mollusks) which are related to oysters, clams, and other shellfish. Characteristically they have soft, unsegmented bodies. Normally, their soft bodies are protected by a hard shell. The scientific name for the garden snail is Helix aspersa.