Term
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Definition
| Hypoadrenocorticism V/D, PU/PD, lethargy, anorexia |
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Term
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Definition
Acute—sepsis, trauma,
immune-mediated
Osteoarthritis—progressive
degeneration of hyaline
cartilage
Lameness, swelling, crepitus |
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Term
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Definition
Inflammation of airways,
bronchoconstriction
Dyspnea (acute onset),
coughing, lethargy |
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Term
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Definition
Allergic reaction to inhaled
substances Pruritis, alopecia, dermatitis |
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Term
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Definition
Viral infection of upper
respiratory tract
Anorexia, lethargy, fever
ulcerative stomatitis, nasal
discharge |
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Term
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Definition
Inherited or secondary to
diabetes and other diseases
Opaque papillary opening,
progressive vision loss |
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Term
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Definition
Valvular insufficiency,
myocarditis, hypertension,
dilated cardiomyopathy
Anorexia, syncope, pulmonary
edema,dyspnea,
coughing, ascites |
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Term
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Definition
Hyperadrenocorticism
Increased production of
adrenal steroids
Bilateral, symmetrical alopecia
distended abdomen, lethargy,
weakness, PU/PD |
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Term
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Definition
Inflammation or bacterial
infection of urinary bladder
Hematuria, dysuria, inappropriate
urination, pollakiuria,
polyuria |
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Term
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Definition
Microsporum canis, M.
gypseum, or Trichophyton
mentagrophytes infection
Circular area of alopecia;
lesion may be raised, red,
crusty |
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Term
Disseminated intravascular
coagulation |
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Definition
Secondary consumption of
platelets and coagulation
factors
Petechial hemorrhage,
ecchymosis, epistaxis, lethargy |
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Term
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Definition
Deficient or defective
production of insulin PU/PD, weight loss, polyphagia |
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Term
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Definition
Dilution of all chambers of the
heart
Ascites, hepatomegaly, weight
loss, abdominal distension,
dyspnea |
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Term
|
Definition
Viral infection of
gastrointestinal system
Asymptomatic or anorexia,
dehydration, V/D |
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Term
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Definition
Paramyxoviral infection
Fever, cough, mucopurulent
ocular and nasal discharge,
V/D, hyperkeratosis of foot
pads, ataxia |
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Term
|
Definition
Hypersensitivity to
Ctenocephalides infestation
Pruritis, licking, chewing,
erythema, alopecia |
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Term
| Leukemia virus (feline)(FeLV) |
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Definition
| Retroviral infection Fever, anorexia, anemia,weight loss, V/D |
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Term
| Moist dermatitis (hot spots) |
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Definition
Inflammation due to skin
trauma (usually self-inflicted)
Red, moist, painful lesions,
alopecia, pruritis |
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Term
|
Definition
Vaccine-induced
Swelling and rapidly growing
firm mass at site of recent
vaccination |
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Term
| Infectious peritonitis (feline) (FIP) |
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Definition
Systemic viral infection
Ascites, depression, V/D,
anorexia |
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Term
| Fungal infection (systemic) Blastomyces |
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Definition
Blastomyces dermatitis Anorexia, depression, fever,
dyspnea |
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Term
| Fungal infection (systemic)Coccidioides |
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Definition
Coccidioides immitis Cough, fever, anorexia, weight
loss |
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Term
| Fungal infection (systemic)Histoplasma |
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Definition
| Histoplasma capsulatum Weight loss, fever, anorexia |
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Term
|
Definition
Increased intraocular fluid
production
Ocular pain, corneal edema,
buphthalmus, blindness |
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Term
| Heartworm disease Dirofilaria immitis |
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Definition
parasite
Exercise intolerance (dogs),
dyspnea, coughing, ascites
(dogs), vomiting (cats) |
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Term
|
Definition
Mycoplasma rickettsial
infection
Pale or icteric mucous
membranes, fever, tachypnea,
tachycardia |
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Term
Feline immunodeficiency
virus (FIV) |
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Definition
Lentivirus infection Chronic infections of oral
cavity, skin, respiratory
tract, chronic fever |
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Term
Feline lower urinary
tract disease (FLUTD) |
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Definition
Partial to full blockage of the
urethra due to crystals,
mucous, behavior
Inability to urinate, urine
retention, V/D, collapse,
hematuria, pollakiuria,
crying in the litter box |
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Term
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Definition
rickettsial infection Pale or icteric mucous
membranes, fever,
tachypnea, tachycardia |
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Term
|
Definition
Laxity and subluxation
of the hip joint
Lameness, gait abnormality,
muscle atrophy |
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Term
|
Definition
Benign skin tumor Fast-growing dome or buttonlike
nodules; may be ulcerated |
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Term
|
Definition
Overproduction of
thyroid hormone
Weight loss, polyphagia,
vomiting, enlarged thyroid |
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Term
Hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy |
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Definition
Thickening of the
heart muscles
Pleural effusion, pulmonary
edema, lethargy, dyspnea,
abdominal distension |
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Term
|
Definition
Underproduction of
thyroid hormone
Weight gain, bilateral symmetrical
alopecia, cold intolerance |
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Term
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
(IMHA) |
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Definition
Accelerated red blood
cell destruction
Anorexia, depression, tachycardia,
tachypnea, pale or icteric
mucous membranes, weakness |
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Term
|
Definition
Accumulation of triglycerides
in the liver
Prolonged anorexia,
V/D, lethargy, icterus |
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Term
Infectious canine
hepatitis |
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Definition
Adenovirus 1 infection Petechial hemorrhage,
lethargy, fever, pale mucous
membranes, abdominal pain |
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Term
Inflammatory
bowel disease |
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Definition
Inflammation of
intestinal mucosa
Diarrhea, increased frequency
and volume of defecation |
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Term
Kennel cough
(infectious canine
tracheobronchitis) |
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Definition
Bacterial and viral infection of
the lower respiratory tract
(bordetella bronchiseptica,
canine adenovirus, etc.)
Dry hacking cough |
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Term
|
Definition
Benign fatty tumor Soft, round, or oval
subcuticular mass |
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Term
|
Definition
Leptospira spp Acute renal failure,
dehydration, vomiting, fever |
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Term
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Definition
Drugs, toxins, bile
duct inflammation
Anorexia, V/D, PU/PD, icterus |
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Term
|
Definition
Borrelia burgdorferi Fever, anorexia, lameness,
lymphadenopath |
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Term
|
Definition
Scabies scabiei mite infestation Red, crusty lesions,
intense pruritus |
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Term
Saddle thrombus–arterial
thromboembolism |
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Definition
Blood clots lodging in the aorta Limb paresis/paralysis, cyanotic
foot pads, severe pain,
coolness to the limbs affected |
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Term
|
Definition
Primary or secondary parasitic,
bacterial, or yeast infection of
the soft tissues of the ear canal
Head shaking, head tilt, pain,
foul odor, scratching at the ears |
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Term
|
Definition
Parvoviral infection Anorexia, fever, V/D,
abdominal pain |
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Term
|
Definition
Metabolic disease, allergic
reaction, hormonal excesses
Intermittent lameness,
anorexia, fever, weight loss |
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Term
|
Definition
Inflammation of the pancreas
due to obesity, over ingestion
of fats, other diseases
Depression, anorexia,
V/D, dehydration |
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Term
|
Definition
Viral infection of the
gastrointestinal tract
Bloody diarrhea, lethargy,
vomiting, dehydration,
depression |
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Term
|
Definition
Inflammation of the
abdominal cavity
Abdominal pain, reluctance to
move, tachycardia, tachypnea,
fever, V/D, dehydration |
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Term
|
Definition
Bacterial infection
(E. coli, Staphylococcus,
Pasteurella, etc.)
Vulvar discharge,
abdominal enlargement,
PU/PD, dehydration |
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Term
|
Definition
Viral infection Hypersalivation, behavioral
changes, hindlimb ataxia,
difficulty swallowing |
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Term
|
Definition
Damage to nephrons causing
reduction in glomerular filtration
Oliguria, polyuria, V/D,
anorexia, dehydration |
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Term
|
Definition
Numerous viral, bacterial,
immune-mediated and other
non-infectious causes
Petechial hemorrhage,
ecchymosis, epistaxis, lethargy |
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Term
Rickettsia rickettsii (Rocky
Mountain spotted fever) |
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Definition
Fever, anorexia, mucopurulent
ocular discharge, coughing,
tachypnea, V/D
Tick-borne disease |
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Term
Ehrlichia canis, E. ewingii,
E. equi (Ehrlichiosis) |
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Definition
Lymphadenopathy, anemia,
depression, anorexia, fever,
lethargy, lameness, muscular
stiffness
Tick-borne disease |
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Term
|
Definition
Precipitation of mineral substances
in urine
Dysuria, hematuria |
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Term
|
Definition
| Coccidial infection Lethargy, fever, V/D, icterus |
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Term
Viral rhinotracheitis
(feline) |
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Definition
URI
Herpes virus infection Acute onset of sneezing,
conjunctivitis, purulent |
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Term
|
Definition
Parvovirus, coronavirus,
rotavirus
Bloody diarrhea, lethargy,
vomiting, dehydration |
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