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Pet diseases, explained simply
Symptoms, causes, prevention and clear guidance on when a vet visit cannot wait.
80 conditions
Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
severeIVDD in dogs affects the spinal discs, causing pain and mobility issues.
Ivermectin toxicosis
severeIvermectin toxicosis affects pets exposed to high doses. Symptoms include tremors and seizures.
Laryngeal Paralysis
moderateLaryngeal paralysis affects the voice box muscles, causing breathing difficulties and voice changes in pets, especially older large breed dogs.
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
moderateLaryngeal Paralysis in dogs affects breathing by paralyzing the larynx muscles.
Lumbosacral Stenosis (Cauda Equina Syndrome)
moderateLumbosacral stenosis causes nerve compression at the spine's base, leading to pain and mobility issues in pets.
Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Etiology (MUE)
severeA serious inflammatory brain condition in dogs causing seizures, behavioral changes, and neurological symptoms with unknown underlying causes.
Noise Phobia
moderateNoise Phobia is a common anxiety disorder in pets causing intense fear of loud sounds.
Noise Phobia in Pets
moderateNoise phobia in pets is an intense fear response to specific sounds, causing severe anxiety and behavioral changes requiring professional management.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
moderateObsessive-Compulsive Disorder in pets involves repetitive, excessive behaviors that interfere with normal daily activities and quality of life.
Ocular hypertension
moderateElevated eye pressure in pets requiring timely intervention to prevent vision loss.
Organophosphate Poisoning
criticalOrganophosphate poisoning in pets causes severe neurological symptoms and requires immediate veterinary attention.
Panic Attack in Pets
moderatePanic attacks in pets involve sudden, overwhelming anxiety causing distress and behavior changes.
Panic Attacks in Pets
moderatePanic attacks in pets are sudden episodes of intense fear and anxiety that cause physical and behavioral symptoms requiring proper management.
Peripheral Neuropathy
moderatePeripheral neuropathy affects nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, causing weakness, pain, and sensory changes in pets' extremities.
Polyradiculoneuritis (Coonhound Paralysis)
severePolyradiculoneuritis is a severe neurological condition causing progressive paralysis in dogs, often triggered by raccoon saliva exposure.
Proptosis
criticalProptosis is the forward displacement of the eye, a critical condition needing immediate veterinary care.
Proventricular Dilatation Disease
severeA severe neurological disease affecting birds, causing weight loss and digestive issues.
Proventricular dilatation disease (bornavirus)
severePDD is a severe neurological disease affecting birds, caused by bornavirus, leading to digestive and nervous system issues.
Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) in parrots
severePDD in parrots leads to digestive and neurological issues. Quick vet consultation is crucial.
Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome (PDD)
criticalPDD is a critical neurological disease affecting birds, causing digestive issues and weight loss.
Proventricular Dilation Disease
severeA severe neurological condition affecting birds, causing digestive and nervous system issues.
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
moderateSeparation anxiety in dogs is a common behavioral issue causing distress when left alone.
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
moderateSeparation anxiety is a behavioral condition where dogs experience extreme distress when left alone, leading to destructive behaviors and emotional suffering.
Spinal Trauma (Fracture/Luxation)
criticalSpinal trauma involving vertebral fractures or dislocations can cause severe neurological damage and paralysis in pets, requiring immediate emergency care.