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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

1,699 conditions

Egg binding (oviductal dystocia) in snakes

critical

Egg binding in snakes is a critical condition requiring prompt veterinary care.

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Egg binding (oviposition dystocia)

severe

Egg binding is a critical condition in birds and reptiles where an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract.

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Egg binding (oviposition failure)

critical

Egg binding is a critical condition in pets where an egg fails to pass, requiring urgent care.

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Egg binding (ovulatory dystocia)

severe

Egg binding is a serious condition where a pet cannot pass an egg, common in birds and reptiles.

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Egg Binding (ovulatory dystocia) in female birds

critical

Egg binding is a serious condition in female birds requiring immediate veterinary attention.

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Egg Binding (ovulatory egg retention)

critical

Egg binding is a critical condition in birds and reptiles where an egg gets stuck, requiring urgent care.

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Egg binding (reptiles)

severe

Egg binding is a serious condition in reptiles where eggs are retained, requiring urgent care.

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Egg binding (uterine dystocia)

critical

Egg binding is a critical condition affecting birds and reptiles where an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract.

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Egg binding in birds

severe

Egg binding in birds is a severe condition where an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract, requiring immediate veterinary care.

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Egg Binding in Female Reptiles

severe

Egg binding occurs when female reptiles cannot expel eggs naturally, creating a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate veterinary intervention.

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Egg drop syndrome

moderate

Egg drop syndrome affects poultry, causing a sudden drop in egg production.

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Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS)

moderate

Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) affects egg production in birds, leading to reduced egg quality and quantity.

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Egg peritonitis

severe

Egg peritonitis is a severe condition in birds where egg material enters the abdominal cavity, causing inflammation and infection.

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Egg peritonitis (oviductal infection)

severe

Egg peritonitis is a severe infection in poultry affecting the oviduct, often requiring veterinary intervention.

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Egg yolk peritonitis

severe

Egg yolk peritonitis is a severe condition in birds and reptiles where egg yolk leaks into the abdomen.

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Ehrlichiosis

moderate

Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease affecting pets, causing fever and lethargy.

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Elbow Dysplasia

moderate

Elbow dysplasia is a genetic condition affecting pets' elbow joints, leading to pain and lameness.

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Elbow Dysplasia (Dogs)

moderate

Elbow dysplasia is a hereditary developmental condition affecting the elbow joint in dogs, causing lameness and arthritis.

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Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

moderate

Elbow dysplasia in dogs causes joint pain and lameness. Genetic disorder affecting elbow joints.

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Encephalitis (Infectious)

severe

Infectious encephalitis is a serious brain inflammation caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi that affects pets' neurological function.

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Endocrine Tumors

moderate

Endocrine tumors are abnormal growths in hormone-producing glands that can disrupt normal body functions in pets through excessive or inadequate hormone production.

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Entamoeba invadens infection

severe

Entamoeba invadens is a parasitic infection affecting reptiles, causing severe digestive issues.

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Entamoeba invadens infection (amoebiasis)

severe

Entamoeba invadens causes severe gastrointestinal issues in reptiles.

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Entamoebiasis

moderate

Entamoebiasis is a parasitic infection in pets caused by Entamoeba histolytica, leading to gastrointestinal issues.

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