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Pet diseases, explained simply

Symptoms, causes, prevention and clear guidance on when a vet visit cannot wait.

191 conditions

Retained spectacle (snakes)

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Retained spectacle in snakes occurs when the eye cap does not shed properly, affecting vision.

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Retained spectacles

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Retained spectacles occur when snakes and lizards do not shed the clear scale covering their eyes properly.

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Ringtail

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Ringtail causes tail necrosis in small mammals due to low humidity and poor care.

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Ringworm in Cats

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Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection in cats that causes circular hair loss patches and can spread to humans and other pets.

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Ringworm in Cats and Dogs

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Ringworm in pets is a common fungal infection causing skin lesions. It's contagious and can spread to humans.

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Ringworm in Pets

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Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection affecting pets' skin, causing circular patches of hair loss.

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Scale abscess

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Scale abscesses in pets involve pus-filled swellings on the skin, often caused by bacterial infections.

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Scale Rot

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A bacterial infection affecting the skin of reptiles, often due to poor husbandry.

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Scale Rot (Bacterial Dermatitis)

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Bacterial skin infection in reptiles leading to scales decay.

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Scale Rot (bacterial dermatitis) in snakes

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Scale Rot is a bacterial skin infection in snakes causing lesions and discoloration.

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Scale rot (bacterial skin infection) in lizards

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Scale rot is a common bacterial skin infection in lizards causing lesions and inflammation.

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Scale Rot (Dermatitis)

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Scale Rot is a skin infection affecting reptiles and amphibians, causing ulcers and lesions.

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Scale rot (dermatitis) in lizards

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Scale rot in lizards causes lesions and ulcerations on the skin due to poor husbandry. Early treatment is crucial.

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Scale rot (dermatitis) in reptiles

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Scale rot is a bacterial skin infection in reptiles, causing lesions and discomfort.

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Scale rot (dermatitis) in snakes

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Scale rot in snakes is a skin infection that can lead to severe health issues if untreated.

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Scale rot (dermatitis) in snakes and lizards

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Scale rot is a skin infection in snakes and lizards caused by poor conditions. Symptoms include lesions and discoloration.

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Scale rot (necrotic dermal infection)

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Scale rot is a necrotic skin infection in reptiles, often caused by poor husbandry. Consult a vet for treatment.

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Scale rot (necrotic dermatitis)

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Scale rot is a common skin condition in reptiles causing lesions and decay.

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Scale rot (necrotic dermatitis) in reptiles

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Scale rot is a common skin condition in reptiles causing lesions and infections due to poor husbandry.

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Scale Rot (reptile dermatitis)

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Scale Rot is a common skin infection in reptiles, often caused by poor husbandry and bacterial infection.

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Scale Rot (reptile scale dermatitis)

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Scale Rot is a skin infection in reptiles, causing lesions and scale damage.

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Scale Rot (reptile scale rot)

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Scale rot is a dermatological condition in reptiles causing lesions and infections due to poor husbandry.

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Scale rot (reptile skin infection)

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Scale rot is a common bacterial infection in reptiles, affecting their skin health.

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Scale rot (reptiles)

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Scale rot is a bacterial skin infection in reptiles, often from poor husbandry. Prompt veterinary care is crucial.

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