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Conditions and diseases

Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and home management: our veterinary guides, by species and body system.

55 guides Dogs · 29 Cats · 2614 systems

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55 conditions found

Digestive

6

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss Cat Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Chronic diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss Dog Liver diseaseLipidosis, jaundice, anorexia, lethargy Cat Liver diseaseJaundice, ascites, vomiting, neurological signs Dog PancreatitisLethargy, poor appetite, triaditis Cat PancreatitisVomiting, painful belly, refusing food Dog

Cardiac

2

Heart diseaseHCM, labored breathing, pleural effusion Cat Heart diseaseMMVD, heart failure, cough Dog

Renal / Urinary

3

Chronic kidney diseaseWeight loss, polyuria, vomiting Cat Kidney diseasePolyuria, polydipsia, azotemia Dog Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD)Urinary pain, straining, blockage risk Cat

Skin

2

AllergiesOver-grooming, bald patches, crusting Cat AllergiesItching, recurrent ear infections, paw licking Dog

Musculoskeletal

2

Arthritis and joint diseaseStiffness, pain, reduced mobility Cat OsteoarthritisLameness, morning stiffness, chronic pain Dog

Neurological

8

Cognitive declineYowling at night, seeming lost Cat Cognitive dysfunction syndromeDisorientation, sleep disturbances, night anxiety Dog Degenerative myelopathyProgressive hind limb weakness Dog EpilepsySeizures, disorientation, loss of consciousness Cat EpilepsySeizures, loss of consciousness Dog Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)Back pain, limb weakness, paralysis Dog Vestibular syndromeHead tilt, rolling, nystagmus Cat Vestibular syndromeHead tilt, rolling, nystagmus Dog

Endocrine

6

DiabetesIncreased appetite, urination, weight loss Cat DiabetesThirst, frequent urination, weight loss Dog Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's)Increased thirst, pot belly, hair loss Dog HyperthyroidismWeight loss despite increased appetite, hyperactivity Cat Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease)Episodic weakness, vomiting, Addisonian crisis Dog HypothyroidismLethargy, weight gain without eating more, dull coat Dog

Infectious

2

Feline leukemia (FeLV)FeLV, feline leukemia: retrovirus, guarded prognosis Cat Feline viral disease screeningFeLV, FIV: when and why to test your cat Cat

Respiratory

2

AsthmaChronic cough, wheezing, respiratory distress episodes Cat Laryngeal paralysis (LarPar)Noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, distress Dog

Oncology

15

Brain tumorsMeningioma (up to 75%), glioma: seizures, disorientation Cat Brain tumorsMeningioma, glioma: seizures, behavior changes Dog Lung tumorsCough, labored breathing, pleural effusion Cat Lung tumorsCough, labored breathing, weight loss Dog LymphomaLymph cancer, weight loss, vomiting Cat LymphomaSwollen lymph nodes, lethargy, weight loss Dog Mast cell tumorsSkin or splenic mass Cat Mast cell tumorsVariable skin mass, local swelling Dog Nasal tumorsSneezing, nasal discharge, facial deformity Cat Nasal tumorsNosebleed, facial deformity, sneezing Dog Oral tumorsMass in the mouth, difficulty eating Cat Oral tumorsMass in mouth, salivation, difficulty eating Dog OsteosarcomaBone tumor, severe pain, large breeds Dog Transitional cell carcinomaBladder tumor, blood in urine Cat Transitional cell carcinomaBladder tumor, frequent urination, blood Dog

Behavioral

2

AnxietyMarking, aggression, over-grooming, withdrawal Cat AnxietyDestructive behavior, vocalization, aggression Dog

ENT / Dental

2

Ear mites and ear infectionsScratching ears, dark debris, every pet in the home Cat Otitis externaHead shaking, smelly ear, repeat ear infections Dog

Hematological

1

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)Red blood cell destruction, lethargy, jaundice Dog

Reproductive

2

PyometraUterine infection, unspayed, emergency Cat PyometraUterine infection, unspayed, surgical emergency Dog

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Important notice: the information in this document is general in nature and intended to support the relationship between the owner and their veterinarian. It in no way replaces an examination, a diagnosis, or personalized medical advice. For advice suited to your pet's particular situation, please consult a veterinarian. In an emergency, contact your veterinary clinic or an emergency center without delay.

Hôpital Vétérinaire Métro Iberville follows Quebec's veterinary code of ethics and is committed to providing information based on the best professional practices. However, this document cannot cover every individual case or account for all possible variations.

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