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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

1,699 conditions

Septicemia in Birds

critical

Septicemia is a life-threatening bacterial infection that spreads through a bird's bloodstream, requiring immediate veterinary treatment.

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Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease

severe

A severe bacterial infection causing skin and shell ulcers and septicemia in aquatic turtles.

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Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD)

severe

SCUD is a severe bacterial infection affecting turtles, causing ulcers and systemic illness.

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Septicemic shell disease

severe

A severe bacterial infection in turtles leading to shell damage and systemic illness.

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Shell abscess

moderate

Shell abscess in turtles is a bacterial infection causing pus-filled swellings, requiring veterinary care.

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Shell fracture

moderate

Shell fractures in turtles and tortoises require urgent care to prevent infection and ensure healing.

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Shell necrosis

moderate

Shell necrosis affects turtles and tortoises, causing shell damage due to infections. Early diagnosis is key for effective treatment.

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Shell pyramiding

moderate

Shell pyramiding is a common shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by poor husbandry.

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Shell rot

moderate

Shell rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection in turtles and tortoises.

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Shell rot (bacterial shell disease)

moderate

Shell rot affects turtles and tortoises, causing lesions and infections on their shells.

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Shell rot (bacterial/fungal shell disease)

moderate

Shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

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Shell rot (bacterial/fungal shell infection)

moderate

Shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles and tortoises.

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Shell Rot (carapace infection)

moderate

Shell Rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles' carapaces.

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Shell Rot (carapace/plastron infection)

severe

Shell Rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles' shells, leading to degradation.

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Shell rot (carapace/turtle shell infection)

moderate

Shell rot is an infection in turtles causing shell damage and can lead to serious health issues.

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Shell rot (carapacial dermatitis)

moderate

Shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles and tortoises.

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Shell rot (chelonian dermatitis)

moderate

Shell rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles and tortoises, leading to lesions on the shell.

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Shell rot (dermatitis) in turtles

severe

Shell rot is a common turtle ailment affecting the shell, caused by bacterial or fungal infections.

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Shell rot (Exudative shell disease)

moderate

Shell rot affects reptiles, causing shell lesions and infections. Prompt vet care is essential.

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Shell rot (septic shell disease)

moderate

Shell rot affects turtles and tortoises, causing shell damage and infection due to bacteria or fungi.

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Shell rot (septic shell disease) in turtles

moderate

Shell rot is a bacterial infection affecting turtles' shells, causing lesions and requiring veterinary care.

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Shell rot (septic shell infection)

moderate

Shell rot is a bacterial infection affecting turtles and tortoises' shells, requiring prompt veterinary care.

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Shell rot (septic shell infection) in turtles

moderate

Shell rot in turtles is a common infection causing shell damage and requires prompt veterinary care.

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Shell rot (septicemic cutaneous shell disease)

moderate

Shell rot is a disease causing lesions on the shells of turtles and tortoises.

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