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Pet disease & health guide

Browse 37 pet health conditions, their symptoms, treatments, and prevention guidance.

All animals Dogs69 Cats71 Birds55 Fish1 Rabbits25 Hamsters8 Guinea Pigs14 Turtles37 Snakes22 Lizards21 Horses15 Ferrets18

All categories Infectious Diseases64 Parasitic Diseases21 Metabolic Conditions37 Neurological Conditions1 Skin Conditions44 Respiratory Conditions5

Reference information, not a diagnosis

Symptoms can overlap across conditions. Contact a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment, and use an emergency service for urgent concerns.

Metabolic Conditions

Conditions affecting metabolism and body chemistry

Anemia in Reptiles

Anemia in reptiles affects red blood cell count, causing lethargy and weakness.

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Calcium Deficiency in Reptiles

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Digestive Conditions

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Heart & Circulatory Conditions1

Bone & Joint Conditions4

Urinary Conditions2

Infectious|dermatological4

Infectious|musculoskeletal1

Infectious|parasitic|digestive1

Infectious|respiratory1

Calcium deficiency in reptiles causes serious bone and muscle problems that can be life-threatening without proper treatment.

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Chronic kidney disease (reptiles)

Chronic kidney disease in reptiles causes gradual kidney function loss, leading to severe health issues.

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Dehydration in Reptiles

Reptile dehydration is a metabolic condition that can lead to serious health issues. Early detection is key.

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Goitre (iodine deficiency goitre) in reptiles

Goitre in reptiles is caused by iodine deficiency, leading to thyroid gland enlargement and metabolic issues.

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Gout

Gout is a metabolic disorder causing uric acid crystal deposits in joints and organs, primarily affecting birds and reptiles.

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Gout (Reptile)

Gout in reptiles is a metabolic disorder causing uric acid crystal build-up in joints and organs.

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Gout (urate nephropathy) in reptiles

Gout in reptiles is a metabolic disorder caused by uric acid buildup, affecting kidneys and joints.

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Hibernation Sickness

A metabolic condition affecting hibernating pets during or after their dormancy period, requiring careful veterinary management.

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Hyperuricemia in Reptiles

Hyperuricemia is a metabolic condition in reptiles characterized by elevated uric acid levels, potentially leading to kidney damage and gout.

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Hypovitaminosis D in Turtles

Vitamin D deficiency in turtles causes metabolic bone disease, leading to soft shells, deformities, and calcium absorption problems.

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Metabolic bone disease (MBD) – reptiles (lizards and turtles)

MBD in reptiles like lizards and turtles is a severe metabolic disorder caused by nutritional imbalances.

Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) in Lizards

Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is a severe disorder in lizards caused by dietary imbalances, leading to weakened bones.

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Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) in reptiles

MBD affects reptile bone strength due to calcium imbalance. Consult a vet for proper care.

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Metabolic bone disease (MBD) in reptiles (lizards and turtles)

Metabolic bone disease is a severe condition affecting the bones of reptiles like lizards and turtles, requiring vet care.

Metabolic bone disease (MBD) in reptiles (lizards)

Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is a severe condition in reptiles caused by nutritional imbalances, leading to bone deformities and weakness.

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Metabolic bone disease (MBD) in snakes

MBD in snakes is a metabolic disorder affecting bone strength due to dietary imbalances.

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Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) in turtles

MBD in turtles affects bone health due to poor diet or UV exposure.

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Metabolic bone disease (reptiles - lizards)

Metabolic bone disease in lizards is a severe metabolic disorder caused by nutritional imbalances, leading to bone weakening.

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Metabolic Bone Disease (reptiles)

Metabolic Bone Disease affects reptiles' bone health due to nutritional imbalances.

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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles

Metabolic Bone Disease is a severe condition in reptiles caused by calcium imbalance, leading to bone deformities and weakness.

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Nutritional deficiencies in reptiles

Nutritional deficiencies in reptiles cause serious health problems including metabolic bone disease, organ dysfunction, and immune system weakness.

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Poisoning from environmental toxins in reptiles

Environmental toxin poisoning in reptiles occurs when pets are exposed to harmful chemicals, pesticides, or household products causing serious health complications.

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Pyramiding

Pyramiding is a shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by dietary and environmental factors.

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Pyramiding (shell deformity)

Shell deformity in turtles and tortoises causing raised, pyramid-like scutes due to improper diet, lighting, or husbandry conditions.

Pyramiding in tortoises

Pyramiding is a shell deformity in tortoises causing raised, cone-shaped scutes due to improper diet, lighting, or humidity conditions.

Pyramiding of scutes

Pyramiding causes abnormal shell growth in turtles and tortoises.

Pyramiding of the carapace

Pyramiding is shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by improper care.

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Renal gout

Renal gout is a serious metabolic disorder in birds and reptiles caused by kidney dysfunction leading to uric acid crystal deposits in organs and joints.

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Scurvy (Hypovitaminosis C) in reptiles

Scurvy in reptiles is a metabolic disorder caused by vitamin C deficiency. It leads to severe health issues if untreated.

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Shell pyramiding

Shell pyramiding is a common shell deformity in turtles and tortoises caused by poor husbandry.

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Soft Shell Disease

Soft Shell Disease affects reptile shells, causing deformities and potential health issues.

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Soft Shell Syndrome

Soft Shell Syndrome affects turtles and tortoises, causing their shells to become soft due to metabolic imbalances.

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Soft-shell disease (soft shell syndrome) in turtles

Soft-shell disease affects turtles' shells, causing softening due to metabolic imbalances.

Soft-shell turtle syndrome

Soft-shell turtle syndrome is a metabolic disorder in turtles causing shell softening due to calcium imbalance.

Turtle Pyramiding

Turtle pyramiding is a shell deformity caused by poor nutrition and environment.

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Vitamin D3 deficiency in reptiles

Vitamin D3 deficiency in reptiles causes metabolic bone disease, leading to weakened bones, deformities, and serious health complications.

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