Health library
Pet diseases, explained simply
Symptoms, causes, prevention and clear guidance on when a vet visit cannot wait.
1,699 conditions
Septicemia in Birds
criticalSepticemia is a life-threatening bacterial infection that spreads through a bird's bloodstream, requiring immediate veterinary treatment.
Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease
severeA severe bacterial infection causing skin and shell ulcers and septicemia in aquatic turtles.
Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD)
severeSCUD is a severe bacterial infection affecting turtles, causing ulcers and systemic illness.
Septicemic shell disease
severeA severe bacterial infection in turtles leading to shell damage and systemic illness.
Shell abscess
moderateShell abscess in turtles is a bacterial infection causing pus-filled swellings, requiring veterinary care.
Shell fracture
moderateShell fractures in turtles and tortoises require urgent care to prevent infection and ensure healing.
Shell necrosis
moderateShell necrosis affects turtles and tortoises, causing shell damage due to infections. Early diagnosis is key for effective treatment.
Shell pyramiding
moderateShell pyramiding is a common shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by poor husbandry.
Shell rot
moderateShell rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection in turtles and tortoises.
Shell rot (bacterial shell disease)
moderateShell rot affects turtles and tortoises, causing lesions and infections on their shells.
Shell rot (bacterial/fungal shell disease)
moderateShell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.
Shell rot (bacterial/fungal shell infection)
moderateShell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles and tortoises.
Shell Rot (carapace infection)
moderateShell Rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles' carapaces.
Shell Rot (carapace/plastron infection)
severeShell Rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles' shells, leading to degradation.
Shell rot (carapace/turtle shell infection)
moderateShell rot is an infection in turtles causing shell damage and can lead to serious health issues.
Shell rot (carapacial dermatitis)
moderateShell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection affecting the shells of turtles and tortoises.
Shell rot (chelonian dermatitis)
moderateShell rot is a common bacterial or fungal infection affecting turtles and tortoises, leading to lesions on the shell.
Shell rot (dermatitis) in turtles
severeShell rot is a common turtle ailment affecting the shell, caused by bacterial or fungal infections.
Shell rot (Exudative shell disease)
moderateShell rot affects reptiles, causing shell lesions and infections. Prompt vet care is essential.
Shell rot (septic shell disease)
moderateShell rot affects turtles and tortoises, causing shell damage and infection due to bacteria or fungi.
Shell rot (septic shell disease) in turtles
moderateShell rot is a bacterial infection affecting turtles' shells, causing lesions and requiring veterinary care.
Shell rot (septic shell infection)
moderateShell rot is a bacterial infection affecting turtles and tortoises' shells, requiring prompt veterinary care.
Shell rot (septic shell infection) in turtles
moderateShell rot in turtles is a common infection causing shell damage and requires prompt veterinary care.
Shell rot (septicemic cutaneous shell disease)
moderateShell rot is a disease causing lesions on the shells of turtles and tortoises.