Skip to content

Health library

Pet diseases, explained simply

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

514 conditions

Bearded dragon iridovirus disease

severe

Iridovirus disease affects bearded dragons, causing severe symptoms. Consult a vet for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

infectiousBearded dragon

Bird Psittacosis

moderate

Bird Psittacosis is a contagious disease affecting birds, caused by Chlamydia psittaci.

infectiousbirdshumans

Boid inclusion body disease

severe

Boid inclusion body disease affects snakes, causing neurological and respiratory issues.

infectioussnakesboaspythons

Boid inclusion body disease (BIBD)

severe

BIBD is a severe viral disease affecting boid snakes, causing neurological and respiratory issues.

infectiousboid snakespythonsboas

Boid Inclusion Body Disease (IBD)

severe

A viral disease in snakes causing neurological and respiratory symptoms.

infectiousboa constrictorspythons

Boid inclusion body disease (Inclusion body disease)

critical

A severe viral disease affecting boid snakes, causing neurological issues.

infectiousboid snakespythonboa constrictor

Boid pox

moderate

Boid pox is a viral infection affecting reptiles, notably boas and pythons, causing skin lesions and requiring veterinary care.

infectiousboaspythonsother reptiles

Bordetella Bronchiseptica

mild to moderate

Bordetella Bronchiseptica causes respiratory infections in pets, commonly known as kennel cough.

infectiousdogscatsrabbits

Bordetellosis (avian bordetellosis)

moderate

Bordetellosis is a contagious respiratory disease affecting birds, caused by Bordetella avium bacteria.

infectiousbirdspoultryturkeys

Budgerigar Fledgling Disease

severe

A viral infection in birds causing severe illness, especially in young budgerigars.

infectiousbudgerigarsparrotscockatiels

Budgerigar fledgling disease (circovirus infection)

severe

A severe viral infection in budgerigars causing feather, beak, and immune system issues.

infectiousbudgerigarparrotcockatoo

Budgerigar fledgling disease (Circovirus)

severe

A severe viral disease affecting budgerigars, causing feather and beak abnormalities and immune suppression.

infectiousbudgerigarcockatooparrot

Budgerigar fledgling disease (Circovirus) in pet birds

severe

A viral infection affecting young budgerigars causing feather loss and immune suppression.

infectiousbudgerigarcockatooparrot

Budgerigar fledgling disease (Polyomavirus)

severe

A viral disease affecting young budgerigars, causing severe symptoms and high mortality.

infectiousbudgerigarparrotcockatiel

Bumblefoot in Birds

moderate

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection affecting bird feet, causing painful swelling and ulceration that requires prompt veterinary treatment.

infectiousbirdschickensducks

Candida Albicans Infection (Candidiasis)

moderate

Candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans affecting pets' skin, ears, and mouth.

infectiousdogcatrabbit

Candida esophagitis

moderate

Candida esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus caused by Candida yeast, affecting digestion in pets.

infectiousdogscatsrabbits

Candida infection (Candidiasis)

mild

Candida infection in pets affects skin, ears, or mouth due to yeast overgrowth.

infectiousdogscatsbirds

Candidiasis

mild

Candidiasis in pets is a yeast infection causing skin and ear issues. Consult a vet for treatment.

infectiousdogscatsbirds

Candidiasis (avian candidiasis)

moderate

Avian candidiasis in pets is a yeast infection affecting birds, causing digestive issues.

infectiousbirdspoultry

Candidiasis (avian)

moderate

Candidiasis in birds affects the digestive system causing symptoms like diarrhea and lethargy.

infectiousbirds

Candidiasis (Candida albicans infection)

mild

Candidiasis is a fungal infection in pets caused by Candida albicans. It affects skin, ears, and mucous membranes.

infectiousdogscatsbirds

Candidiasis (Candida albicans)

moderate

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans yeast that affects pets' skin, ears, mouth, and digestive system.

infectiousdogcatbird

Candidiasis (Candida infection)

moderate

Candidiasis in pets is a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast, affecting skin, ears, and mucous membranes.

infectiousdogscatshorses