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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

514 conditions

Ranavirus infection (Red leg disease)

severe

Ranavirus infection, or Red leg disease, affects amphibians causing severe symptoms. Consult a vet immediately.

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Ranavirus infection (reptile ranavirus)

severe

Ranavirus infection affects reptiles, causing severe symptoms. Early diagnosis is crucial.

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Ranavirus infection (reptiles/turtles)

critical

Ranavirus infection affects reptiles and amphibians, causing severe symptoms and requiring veterinary care.

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Ranavirus infection in reptiles

severe

Ranavirus infection is a severe, contagious disease affecting reptiles and amphibians.

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Ranavirus infection in turtles

severe

Ranavirus infection in turtles causes severe illness, requiring immediate veterinary care.

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Red Leg Disease

severe

Red Leg Disease affects amphibians, causing skin reddening and is often fatal without treatment.

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Red leg disease (Aeromonas septicemia)

severe

Red leg disease affects amphibians with skin redness and systemic infection.

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Red Leg Disease (Septicemia) in Reptiles

severe

Red Leg Disease is a severe bacterial infection in amphibians, characterized by reddening of the skin and lethargy.

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Red leg syndrome (Aeromonas infection)

moderate

Red leg syndrome in pets is a bacterial infection causing redness and swelling, primarily affecting amphibians.

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Red leg syndrome (Aeromonas septicemia)

severe

Red leg syndrome is a severe bacterial infection in amphibians, marked by reddening limbs and systemic symptoms.

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Red Leg Syndrome (Ranavirus infection)

severe

Severe viral infection in amphibians and reptiles causing hemorrhaging and organ failure.

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Red-Leg Syndrome

severe

Red-Leg Syndrome is a severe bacterial infection in amphibians causing skin reddening and lethargy.

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Red-leg syndrome (Aeromonas hydrophila infection)

moderate

Red-leg syndrome affects amphibians, causing skin lesions. Prompt vet care is vital.

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Red-leg syndrome in turtles

severe

Red-leg syndrome in turtles is a severe bacterial infection causing skin reddening and lethargy.

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Reovirus infection

mild

Reovirus is a common viral infection in pets that typically causes mild respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Reptile Adenoviral Infection

severe

Reptile Adenoviral Infection is a severe contagious disease affecting lizards, snakes, and turtles.

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Reptile herpesvirus infection

moderate

Reptile herpesvirus infection affects various reptiles, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms. Consult a vet for accurate diagnosis.

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Reptile Pox (poxvirus infection)

moderate

Reptile Pox is a contagious viral infection causing lesions. Consult a vet for diagnosis and treatment.

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Reticuloendotheliosis virus infection

moderate

Reticuloendotheliosis virus affects birds, causing tumors and immune suppression. Consult a vet for diagnosis and treatment.

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Ringworm

mild

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection in pets, causing circular patches of hair loss. It's contagious and zoonotic.

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Ringworm (dermatophytosis)

mild

Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection affecting pets' skin, causing hair loss and lesions.

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Ringworm in Dogs

mild

Ringworm in dogs is a contagious fungal infection affecting skin, hair, and nails.

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Salmonella in Reptiles

moderate

Salmonella in reptiles is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness in pet reptiles and poses transmission risks to humans.

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Salmonellosis

moderate

Salmonellosis is an infectious disease in pets caused by Salmonella bacteria, leading to gastrointestinal issues.

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