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Pet diseases, explained simply

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

1,699 conditions

Boid inclusion body disease (BIBD)

severe

BIBD is a severe viral disease affecting boid snakes, causing neurological and respiratory issues.

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Boid Inclusion Body Disease (IBD)

severe

A viral disease in snakes causing neurological and respiratory symptoms.

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Boid inclusion body disease (Inclusion body disease)

critical

A severe viral disease affecting boid snakes, causing neurological issues.

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Boid pox

moderate

Boid pox is a viral infection affecting reptiles, notably boas and pythons, causing skin lesions and requiring veterinary care.

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Bordetella Bronchiseptica

mild to moderate

Bordetella Bronchiseptica causes respiratory infections in pets, commonly known as kennel cough.

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Bordetella Infection

mild

Bordetella Infection is a contagious respiratory disease in pets, often causing coughing and sneezing.

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Bordetellosis

mild

Bordetellosis is a contagious respiratory infection in pets, commonly known as kennel cough.

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Bordetellosis (avian bordetellosis)

moderate

Bordetellosis is a contagious respiratory disease affecting birds, caused by Bordetella avium bacteria.

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Botulism

critical

Botulism in pets is a serious paralytic illness caused by Clostridium botulinum toxin.

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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

moderate

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome affects short-nosed pets, causing breathing issues.

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Brain Tumors

severe

Brain tumors in pets are abnormal growths affecting the central nervous system, causing neurological symptoms and requiring immediate veterinary care.

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Bronchiectasis in Dogs

moderate

Bronchiectasis in dogs involves chronic dilation of the bronchi leading to recurrent respiratory issues.

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Bronchitis

moderate

Bronchitis in pets affects the airways, causing coughing and breathing issues.

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Budgerigar Fledgling Disease

severe

A viral infection in birds causing severe illness, especially in young budgerigars.

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Budgerigar fledgling disease (circovirus infection)

severe

A severe viral infection in budgerigars causing feather, beak, and immune system issues.

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Budgerigar fledgling disease (Circovirus)

severe

A severe viral disease affecting budgerigars, causing feather and beak abnormalities and immune suppression.

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Budgerigar fledgling disease (Circovirus) in pet birds

severe

A viral infection affecting young budgerigars causing feather loss and immune suppression.

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Budgerigar fledgling disease (Polyomavirus)

severe

A viral disease affecting young budgerigars, causing severe symptoms and high mortality.

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Bumblefoot

severe

Bumblefoot is a common inflammatory condition affecting the feet of various pets, leading to pain and swelling.

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Bumblefoot (pododermatitis)

severe

Bumblefoot is a painful condition affecting the feet of various pets, causing swelling and sores.

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Bumblefoot in Birds

moderate

Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection affecting bird feet, causing painful swelling and ulceration that requires prompt veterinary treatment.

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Calcium Deficiency in Rabbits

moderate

Calcium deficiency affects rabbit bone health. Key causes include diet and absorption issues.

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Calcium Deficiency in Reptiles

severe

Calcium deficiency in reptiles causes serious bone and muscle problems that can be life-threatening without proper treatment.

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Camallaniasis

moderate

Camallaniasis affects fish, caused by parasitic worms, leading to digestive issues.

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