Diseases & conditions

Intoxication refers to some kind of poisoning. This could come from medication, toxins, plants or foods.

Fractures of the thoracic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the front legs.

Fractures of an animal's skull often result from traumatic injuries such as car accidents, bites, or falls.

Fractures of the pelvic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the front legs.

Animals can get wounded in many ways, and different wounds require different treatments. They may include puncture wounds, abrasions or lacerations.

Animals suffer from pain just like we do. Pain is a complex and dynamic phenomenon that can be extremely challenging to manage and causes suffering and distress.

A mass lesion is a tumor or an abscess that takes space up in an animal's body. It can be benign or malignant.

Diabetes in dogs is caused by the inability to properly regulate blood sugar. Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment and suitable diets for diabetic dogs.

Abnormal faeces describe any state of the any faeces that are different than normal. They could be very hard, liquid, with blood etc.

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs in animals when the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood through the body. As a result, fluids will leak into the lung and elsewhere.

When animals get a Urinary tract infection (UTI), they may strain or have difficulty urinating and they may have blood in their urine.

Injuries from animal bites can range from bruises and small scratches to life threatening wounds requiring intensive medical care.