Dam: The female parent.

Dander: Small scales from the skin, hair, or feathers of an animal, often causing an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

Declawing: A surgical procedure to permanently remove the claws.

Dehydration: Excessive loss of water from the body or from an organ or body part, as from illness or fluid deprivation.

Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.

Desex: To fix or alter as by neutering or spaying.

Devon Rex Cat: A breed of cat with a sparse, curly, very soft coat.