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Conditions and diseases· Hôpital Vétérinaire Métro Iberville

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Chronic kidney disease Diabetes Osteoarthritis Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Anxiety

51 conditions found

Digestive

4

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Chronic diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss

Lipidosis, jaundice, anorexia, lethargy

Jaundice, ascites, vomiting, neurological signs

Cardiac

2

HCM, labored breathing, pleural effusion

MMVD, heart failure, cough

Renal / Urinary

3

Chronic kidney disease

Weight loss, polyuria, vomiting

Polyuria, polydipsia, azotemia

Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD)

Urinary pain, straining, blockage risk

Skin

2

Over-grooming, bald patches, crusting

Itching, recurrent ear infections, paw licking

Musculoskeletal

2

Arthritis and joint disease

Stiffness, pain, reduced mobility

Lameness, morning stiffness, chronic pain

Neurological

7

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome

Disorientation, sleep disturbances, night anxiety

Degenerative myelopathy

Progressive hind limb weakness

Seizures, disorientation, loss of consciousness

Seizures, loss of consciousness

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Back pain, limb weakness, paralysis

Vestibular syndrome

Head tilt, rolling, nystagmus

Vestibular syndrome

Head tilt, rolling, nystagmus

Endocrine

6

Increased appetite, urination, weight loss

Thirst, frequent urination, weight loss

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's)

Increased thirst, pot belly, hair loss

Hyperthyroidism

Weight loss despite increased appetite, hyperactivity

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease)

Episodic weakness, vomiting, Addisonian crisis

Lethargy, weight gain without eating more, dull coat

Infectious

2

Feline leukemia (FeLV)

FeLV, feline leukemia: retrovirus, guarded prognosis

Feline viral disease screening

FeLV, FIV: when and why to test your cat

Respiratory

2

Chronic cough, wheezing, respiratory distress episodes

Laryngeal paralysis (LarPar)

Noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, distress

Oncology

15

Meningioma (up to 75%), glioma: seizures, disorientation

Meningioma, glioma: seizures, behavior changes

Cough, labored breathing, pleural effusion

Cough, labored breathing, weight loss

Lymph cancer, weight loss, vomiting

Swollen lymph nodes, lethargy, weight loss

Mast cell tumors

Skin or splenic mass

Mast cell tumors

Variable skin mass, local swelling

Sneezing, nasal discharge, facial deformity

Nosebleed, facial deformity, sneezing

Mass in the mouth, difficulty eating

Mass in mouth, salivation, difficulty eating

Bone tumor, severe pain, large breeds

Transitional cell carcinoma

Bladder tumor, blood in urine

Transitional cell carcinoma

Bladder tumor, frequent urination, blood

Behavioral

2

Marking, aggression, over-grooming, withdrawal

Destructive behavior, vocalization, aggression

ENT / Dental

1

Head shaking, smelly ear, repeat ear infections

Hematological

1

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)

Red blood cell destruction, lethargy, jaundice

Reproductive

2

Uterine infection, unspayed, emergency

Uterine infection, unspayed, surgical emergency

These guides are informational tools for educational purposes. They do not replace a veterinary consultation. For any health concern, contact our clinic directly.