Pet health reference
Pet disease & health guide
Learn about common pet health conditions, their symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent them.
Infectious Diseases
Viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
Learn about common pet health conditions, their symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent them.
Viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
Caused by internal or external parasites
Babesiosis is a tick-borne parasitic disease that destroys red blood cells, causing anemia and potentially life-threatening complications in pets.
Cheyletiella mites cause 'walking dandruff' in pets, creating visible flakes that move. Highly contagious but treatable with proper veterinary care.
Coccidia infection is a common intestinal parasitic disease in pets causing diarrhea, dehydration, and digestive upset, particularly affecting young animals.
Coccidia infection is a common intestinal parasitic disease in cats caused by single-celled organisms that damage the intestinal lining.
Coccidiosis is a parasitic intestinal infection affecting young animals, causing diarrhea and dehydration. Early treatment prevents serious complications.
Cryptosporidial hepatitis is a parasitic liver infection caused by Cryptosporidium organisms, affecting various pets and potentially transmissible to humans.
A parasitic infection causing severe diarrhea in pets that can spread to humans. Learn symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips.
Demodectic mange is a skin condition caused by Demodex mites that live in hair follicles, commonly affecting young dogs with compromised immune systems.
Ear mites are microscopic parasites that infest pet ears, causing intense itching, dark discharge, and discomfort in cats, dogs, and other animals.
Ear mites are common parasites in dogs causing itching and inflammation.
Flea and tick infestations are common parasitic issues in pets, causing discomfort and potential disease transmission.
Flea infestation is a common parasitic condition affecting pets, causing intense itching, skin irritation, and potential secondary infections.
Fleas and ticks in cats cause itching, irritation, and potential disease transmission.
Fleas and ticks are common external parasites that infest pets, causing irritation and potentially transmitting diseases to both animals and humans.
Flea infestation is a common parasitic issue in pets causing itching, irritation, and potential diseases.
Gastrointestinal parasites affect dogs' digestive systems, causing symptoms like diarrhea and weight loss. Consult a vet for proper care.
Gastrointestinal parasitism involves various worms and protozoa infecting pets' digestive systems, causing diarrhea, weight loss, and other symptoms.
Giardia is a common intestinal parasite causing diarrhea and digestive upset in pets. This microscopic organism can spread between animals and humans.
Giardia infection is a common parasitic disease causing diarrhea and digestive upset in pets, transmitted through contaminated water and feces.
Heartworm disease in cats is a serious parasitic infection caused by Dirofilaria immitis worms transmitted through mosquito bites.
Lice infestation in pets causes intense itching, hair loss, and skin irritation. These parasites spread through direct contact and require prompt treatment.
Mange in dogs is a parasitic skin disease causing irritation and hair loss. Consult a vet for treatment.
Inherited conditions and breed-specific issues
Cataracts in dogs cause cloudiness in the eye lens, leading to vision impairment.
EIC causes muscle weakness and collapse in exercising dogs. Often seen in young, athletic breeds.
Malocclusion is a dental disorder where teeth are misaligned, affecting chewing.
Malocclusion is a dental condition where teeth don't align properly when the mouth closes, affecting eating and oral health in dogs and cats.