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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

1,699 conditions

Pseudomonas infection

moderate

Pseudomonas infection in pets affects skin, ears, and respiratory system, requiring veterinary attention.

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Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease

severe

PBFD is a viral disease affecting parrots, characterized by feather loss and beak deformities.

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Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)

severe

PBFD is a contagious viral disease affecting parrots, leading to feather loss and beak deformity.

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Psittacine Polyomavirus Infection

severe

Psittacine Polyomavirus Infection affects young birds, causing severe disease and high mortality.

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Psittacosis

severe

Psittacosis is a contagious disease in birds caused by Chlamydia psittaci. It can transmit to humans.

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Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci infection)

moderate

Psittacosis is a contagious bacterial infection affecting birds and can spread to humans.

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Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)

severe

Psittacosis is a zoonotic infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, affecting birds and other pets.

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Psittocosis

moderate

Psittocosis is an infectious disease in pets, mainly birds, caused by bacteria and transmissible to humans.

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Psittocosis (Chlamydophila psittaci infection)

moderate

Psittacosis is an infectious disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, affecting birds and other pets, and can transmit to humans.

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Psittocosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)

moderate

Psittacosis is a bacterial infection affecting birds and can spread to humans.

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Psittosis/Chlamydophila psittaci infection (Psittacosis)

moderate

Psittacosis is a contagious respiratory infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, affecting birds and can transmit to humans.

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Psoriasis

moderate

Psoriasis in pets is a chronic autoimmune skin condition causing red, scaly patches and inflammation requiring ongoing management.

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Pulpitis / Endodontic Disease

moderate

Pulpitis is inflammation of the tooth pulp in pets, causing pain and potential tooth loss if untreated.

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Puppy Vaccination Schedule

mild

Guide to essential puppy vaccinations, detailing schedule, symptoms, and care.

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Pyoderma

mild

Pyoderma is a common bacterial skin infection in pets, causing itching and discomfort. Prompt vet care is essential.

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Pyoderma in Dogs

mild

Pyoderma is a common bacterial skin infection in dogs, leading to itching, redness, and discomfort.

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Pyometra

critical

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in unspayed pets. Immediate veterinary care is essential.

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Pyometra in Cats

critical

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in female cats that requires immediate veterinary attention and often emergency surgery.

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Pyometra in Dogs

critical

Pyometra is a serious uterine infection in dogs requiring immediate veterinary attention.

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Pyramiding

moderate

Pyramiding is a shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by dietary and environmental factors.

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Pyramiding (shell deformity)

moderate

Shell deformity in turtles and tortoises causing raised, pyramid-like scutes due to improper diet, lighting, or husbandry conditions.

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Pyramiding in tortoises

moderate

Pyramiding is a shell deformity in tortoises causing raised, cone-shaped scutes due to improper diet, lighting, or humidity conditions.

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Pyramiding of scutes

moderate

Pyramiding causes abnormal shell growth in turtles and tortoises.

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Pyramiding of the carapace

moderate

Pyramiding is shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by improper care.

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