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Pet diseases, explained simply
Symptoms, causes, prevention and clear guidance on when a vet visit cannot wait.
514 conditions
Stomatitis (mouth rot) in turtles
moderateStomatitis, or mouth rot, in turtles is an infection causing mouth inflammation and ulcers.
Stomatitis (Mouthrot)
moderateStomatitis in pets causes painful mouth inflammation. Early vet care is crucial.
Stomatitis (reptile mouth rot)
moderateStomatitis, or mouth rot, is a common reptile infection causing oral inflammation.
Stomatitis (reptiles)
moderateStomatitis, or Mouth Rot, in reptiles is an infection causing inflammation in the mouth, requiring vet attention.
Strangles
moderateStrangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Streptococcus equi, affecting the upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes.
Strangles (Streptococcus equi infection)
moderateHighly contagious bacterial infection affecting horses' upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes, causing fever and swollen glands.
Strangles (Streptococcus equi)
moderateHighly contagious bacterial infection affecting horses, causing fever, nasal discharge, and swollen lymph nodes that may rupture.
Strangles in Horses
moderateStrangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses causing swollen lymph nodes, fever, and respiratory symptoms.
Surgical Site Infection
moderateBacterial infection at surgical incision sites causing inflammation, discharge, and delayed healing in pets after surgery.
Surgical Site Infections
moderateBacterial infections that develop at surgical incision sites in pets, causing inflammation, discharge, and delayed healing.
Tail rot
moderateTail rot affects the tails of fish, reptiles, and amphibians, causing decay and discoloration.
Tail rot in reptiles
moderateTail rot is a serious bacterial infection affecting reptile tails, causing tissue death and requiring prompt veterinary treatment.
Testudine herpesvirus infection
moderateTestudine herpesvirus affects turtles and tortoises causing respiratory and neurologic symptoms. Prompt veterinary care is crucial.
Testudinid herpesvirus infection
severeTestudinid herpesvirus affects tortoises and turtles, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms. Consult a vet immediately.
Tick-borne Illnesses
moderateTick-borne illnesses are infectious diseases transmitted to pets through tick bites, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis.
Tortoise herpesvirus
severeTortoise herpesvirus is a highly contagious viral infection affecting chelonians that can cause severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.
Tortoise herpesvirus infection
severeTortoise herpesvirus infection is a severe viral disease affecting tortoises, characterized by respiratory and systemic symptoms.
Turtle shell rot
moderateTurtle shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shell, causing soft spots, discoloration, and potential shell deterioration.
Tyzzer disease
severeTyzzer disease is a serious bacterial infection affecting multiple pets, often leading to liver damage.
Tyzzer's Disease
severeTyzzer's Disease is a severe bacterial infection affecting the liver and intestines of various animals.
Tyzzer's disease (Clostridium piliforme infection) in hamsters
severeTyzzer's disease is a severe bacterial infection in hamsters causing gastrointestinal and liver issues.
Tyzzer's disease (Clostridium piliforme)
severeTyzzer's disease affects rodents, rabbits, and others, caused by Clostridium piliforme, leading to severe intestinal and liver damage.
Tyzzer's disease in hamsters
severeTyzzer's disease in hamsters is a severe bacterial infection, often causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Immediate vet care is crucial.
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Fish
severeA severe viral infection affecting fish that causes internal bleeding, organ damage, and high mortality rates in aquarium and pond fish.