Diseases & conditions

Progressive retinal atrophy describes a group of conditions in which an atrophy or degeneration of retinal tissue occurs. PRA occurs commonly in dogs but rarely in cats.

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.

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.

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.

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