Diseases & conditions

A cataract is an opacity of the lens that prevents light from reaching the retina. They can develop in one or both eyes, leading to vision impairment and/or blindness.

Feline asthma or FAAD is similar to asthma in humans. Affected cats become allergic to allergens in the environment, commonly causing coughing.

Ringworm is a highly contagious infection that causes itchy and irritated skin indogs and cats. Find info on causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention.

Learn more about allergies in cats, symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Find out more about treatment options for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & similar conditions, including total hip replacement surgery. Learn about costs & recovery.

Uveitis refers to inflammation of a structure inside the eye called the uveal tract. The uveal tract lines the inside of the eye.

Skeletal abnormalities are described as any deformity of the animal's skeleton. They may be caused by a wide range of causes.

This is the medical term used to define an animal's desire to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin.

Polydipsia refers to an increased level of thirst in dogs, while polyuria refers to an abnormally high urine production.

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.