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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

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Stomatitis (mouth rot) in turtles

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Stomatitis, or mouth rot, in turtles is an infection causing mouth inflammation and ulcers.

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Stomatitis (Mouthrot)

moderate

Stomatitis in pets causes painful mouth inflammation. Early vet care is crucial.

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Stomatitis (reptile mouth rot)

moderate

Stomatitis, or mouth rot, is a common reptile infection causing oral inflammation.

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Stomatitis (reptiles)

moderate

Stomatitis, or Mouth Rot, in reptiles is an infection causing inflammation in the mouth, requiring vet attention.

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Strangles

moderate

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Streptococcus equi, affecting the upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes.

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Strangles (Streptococcus equi infection)

moderate

Highly contagious bacterial infection affecting horses' upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes, causing fever and swollen glands.

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Strangles (Streptococcus equi)

moderate

Highly contagious bacterial infection affecting horses, causing fever, nasal discharge, and swollen lymph nodes that may rupture.

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Strangles in Horses

moderate

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses causing swollen lymph nodes, fever, and respiratory symptoms.

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Surgical Site Infection

moderate

Bacterial infection at surgical incision sites causing inflammation, discharge, and delayed healing in pets after surgery.

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Surgical Site Infections

moderate

Bacterial infections that develop at surgical incision sites in pets, causing inflammation, discharge, and delayed healing.

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Tail rot

moderate

Tail rot affects the tails of fish, reptiles, and amphibians, causing decay and discoloration.

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Tail rot in reptiles

moderate

Tail rot is a serious bacterial infection affecting reptile tails, causing tissue death and requiring prompt veterinary treatment.

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Testudine herpesvirus infection

moderate

Testudine herpesvirus affects turtles and tortoises causing respiratory and neurologic symptoms. Prompt veterinary care is crucial.

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Testudinid herpesvirus infection

severe

Testudinid herpesvirus affects tortoises and turtles, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms. Consult a vet immediately.

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Tick-borne Illnesses

moderate

Tick-borne illnesses are infectious diseases transmitted to pets through tick bites, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis.

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Tortoise herpesvirus

severe

Tortoise herpesvirus is a highly contagious viral infection affecting chelonians that can cause severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.

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Tortoise herpesvirus infection

severe

Tortoise herpesvirus infection is a severe viral disease affecting tortoises, characterized by respiratory and systemic symptoms.

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Turtle shell rot

moderate

Turtle shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shell, causing soft spots, discoloration, and potential shell deterioration.

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Tyzzer disease

severe

Tyzzer disease is a serious bacterial infection affecting multiple pets, often leading to liver damage.

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Tyzzer's Disease

severe

Tyzzer's Disease is a severe bacterial infection affecting the liver and intestines of various animals.

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Tyzzer's disease (Clostridium piliforme infection) in hamsters

severe

Tyzzer's disease is a severe bacterial infection in hamsters causing gastrointestinal and liver issues.

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Tyzzer's disease (Clostridium piliforme)

severe

Tyzzer's disease affects rodents, rabbits, and others, caused by Clostridium piliforme, leading to severe intestinal and liver damage.

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Tyzzer's disease in hamsters

severe

Tyzzer's disease in hamsters is a severe bacterial infection, often causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Immediate vet care is crucial.

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Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Fish

severe

A severe viral infection affecting fish that causes internal bleeding, organ damage, and high mortality rates in aquarium and pond fish.

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