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All disease and parasite glossary terms
Glossary definitions of common conditions, behavioral problems, veterinary parasites, and medical terminology. Please see the full list in the Veterinary Terminology section.
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
About Ehrlichiosis in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Itching and Scratching in Dogs and Cats
Itching, scratching, fleas, allergies and hair loss are among the most common questions to veterinarians. Hair loss and scratching are very common signs that represent a multitude of possible health or parasite problems. Often the scratching, chewing and licking lead to secondary problems.
Your veterinarian will need to do an examination and...
Skin Disease, Hair Loss and Scratching in Dogs and Cats
Itching, scratching, fleas, allergies and hair loss are among the most common questions to veterinarians. Hair loss and scratching are very common signs that represent a multitude of possible health or parasite problems. Often the scratching, chewing and licking lead to secondary problems.
Your veterinarian will need to do an examination and...
Glossary Term: Debarking
Debarking is a term mainly used for dogs, but cats and other animals can also be "debarked." This surgery is not without potential complications and controversy. It is banned in some countries and not all veterinarians will perform a debark surgery.
Hookworms in Dogs
About Hookworms in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Whipworms in Dogs and Cats
About whipworms in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Heartworm Disease in Cats
About heartworm disease including information on the life cycle of heartworms, transmission of heartworm and risk factors, and the importance of preventing heartworm disease. Diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease are also discussed.
Revolution
About Revolution and its intended uses, as well as information on administration and precautions when using Revolution.
Heartgard
About Heartgard and its intended uses, as well as information on administration and precautions when using Heartgard.
Heartworm Disease in Dogs
About heartworm disease including information on the life cycle of heartworms, transmission of heartworm and risk factors, and the importance of preventing heartworm disease. Diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease are also discussed.
Glossary Term: Jaundice
Definition of Jaundice including signs of jaundice, and possible causes in dogs and cats.
Anemia
Definition of Anemia including possible causes in dogs and cats.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and is spread by ticks. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick (blacklegged tick) and a small group of other closely related ticks. The deer tick is small and may bite animals and people without being detected. Learn about the risk factors, signs, diagnosis and prevention of...