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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

514 conditions

Nocardiosis

severe

Nocardiosis is a severe bacterial infection in pets affecting the skin, lungs, or entire body.

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Ophidian Nidovirus Infection

severe

Ophidian Nidovirus severely affects snakes, causing respiratory and neurological issues.

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Ophidian Paramyxovirus

severe

Ophidian Paramyxovirus is a serious viral infection affecting snakes and other reptiles, causing respiratory disease and neurological symptoms.

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Ophidian paramyxovirus infection

severe

Ophidian paramyxovirus affects snakes, causing severe respiratory issues. Consult a vet immediately.

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Ophidian paramyxovirus infection (OPMV)

severe

OPMV is a severe viral infection in reptiles, causing respiratory and neurological issues.

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Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola infection

moderate

Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola is a fungal infection affecting snakes, causing skin lesions, facial swelling, and respiratory issues in pet reptiles.

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Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola infection (snake fungal disease)

moderate

A serious fungal infection affecting snakes, causing skin lesions, behavioral changes, and potentially fatal complications if untreated.

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Ophidiomycosis

severe

Ophidiomycosis is a serious fungal infection affecting snakes, characterized by skin lesions and systemic illness.

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Oral abscess

moderate

Painful infection in pets' mouths, often causing swelling and discomfort.

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Orbital abscess

severe

Orbital abscess in pets can cause swelling and pain around the eye, requiring prompt veterinary care.

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Osteomyelitis (reptiles)

severe

Osteomyelitis in reptiles is a severe bone infection requiring prompt veterinary care.

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Osteomyelitis (reptilian osteomyelitis)

severe

Osteomyelitis in reptiles is a severe bone infection causing pain and mobility issues.

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Pache’s Disease

severe

Pache’s Disease affects parrots, causing feather loss and beak deformities.

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Pache's disease (avian herpesvirus infection)

severe

Pache's disease is a severe viral infection affecting parrots, caused by avian herpesvirus.

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Pache's disease (Herpesviral infection)

severe

Severe herpesviral infection in birds causing respiratory and digestive issues.

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Pache's disease (Herpesvirus infection) in parrots

severe

Pache's disease is a severe herpesvirus infection in parrots causing digestive and neurological symptoms.

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Pache's disease (parrot herpesvirus) in parrots

severe

Pacheco's disease is a severe viral infection in parrots causing liver damage and sudden death.

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Pache's disease (psittacid herpesvirus infection)

severe

Pache's disease is a severe viral infection in parrots caused by psittacid herpesvirus.

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Pache's disease (Psittacid herpesvirus-1)

severe

Pache's disease is a severe viral infection affecting parrots, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms.

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Pache's disease (psittacine birds)

severe

Pache's disease is a severe viral infection affecting psittacine birds, causing feather loss and immune suppression.

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Pache's Disease (Psittacine Herpesvirus Infection)

severe

Pache's Disease is a severe, contagious herpesvirus infection affecting psittacine birds, leading to systemic illness.

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Pache's disease in parrots

severe

Pache's disease is a severe viral infection in parrots caused by Psittacine Herpesvirus, leading to sudden death.

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Pacheco disease

critical

Pacheco disease is a severe herpesvirus infection in birds causing liver damage and sudden death.

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Pacheco's disease

critical

Pacheco's disease is a critical viral infection in birds, particularly parrots, caused by Herpesvirus.

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