Following is a list of some of the neurological problems pets can face. Wobbler’s Syndrome Encephalitis (brain infection) Stroke – Caused by bleeding into the brain Brain Tumors and Abcesses Muscular Dystrophy – Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles Degenerative Myelopathy – Progressive loss of coordination beginning in hind quarters, resulting eventually in paralysis Necrotic Myelopathy […]
Pet Diseases
Educating yourself about symptoms of disease in your pets can help you notice a problem when it first arises. Once your pet has been to the veterinarian and diagnosed with a disease, it is important to be informed of the effects and treatments of that particular disease, so you can help your pet be comfortable and hopefully feel better soon.
We have listed diseases which affect more than one type of pet, as well as diseases specific to dogs, cats, horses, reptiles and birds:
Diseases Affecting Multiple Species
- Brain Tumors in Pets
- Kidney Problems in Pets
- When euthanasia goes wrong
- The Plague and Your Pets
- Cataracts
- Bartonellosis
- Blastomycosis
- Horse Virus Outbreak
- Incontinence in Pets
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
- Diarrhea in Pets
- Rabies
- Vestibular Disease
- Spondylosis in Pets
- Osteochondrodysplasia
- Histoplasmosis
- Signs of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
- Myositis in Animals
- Lipomas
- Lenticular Sclerosis
- IBD in Cats and Dogs
- Giardia
- Glaucoma in Pets
- Care of Diabetic Cats and Dogs
- Pythiosis in Pets
- Necessity of Biopsies
- Tick-Borne Babesiosis
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Ringworm in Pets
- Neurological Problems in Pets
- Lyme Disease in Pets
- High Blood Pressure in Pets
- Does Swine Flu affect your cat or other pets?
- Chlamydia in Pets
- Cancer
- Asthma in Pets
Dog DiseasesMore
Cat Diseases
- Hypoparathyroidism in Pets
- Encephalitis in Pets
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Pets
- Zika Virus and Your Pets
Horse Diseases
MoreReptile Diseases
Bird Diseases
Lyme Disease in Pets
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne disease. It can be found all over the world and in all of the U.S. The Northeastern U.S. including New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Connecticut carry the majority of cases. It was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut where it got its name. While not all ticks carry […]
High Blood Pressure in Pets
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) occurs when blood pressure in blood vessels is higher than normal. Dogs and cats can suffer from hypertension just like humans. Chronic kidney problems, renal failure, diabetes, heart disease, neurological problems, are among the causes that can lead to hypertension in pets. You can ask your veterinarian to check your pet’s […]
Does Swine Flu affect your cat or other pets?
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, swine flu, the H1N1 virus, does pose a threat to your cat and possibly other pets. A cat in Iowa has been diagnosed with the virus. Two members of the family came down with the virus and their 13 year old cat became ill with flu-like symptoms as […]
Chlamydia in Pets
Chlamydia can effect a number of species such as birds, cats, dogs and humans. The form of chlamydia in pet birds is called Psittacosis. Birds that are imported undergo a quarantine of at least 30 days in the U. S. They are tested for disease and receive food that contains an antibiotic (tetracycline). However it’s […]
Cancer
A cancer diagnosis in your pet can be extremely frightening. Companion animals live longer than they did in the past, so the number of pets contracting cancer has risen as well. At the same time, research into animal cancer has advanced, and many animals survive cancer and live a quality life. Early detection and proper […]
Asthma in Pets
Asthma, also known as allergic bronchitis, is more common in cats than dogs, but occurs in both. It is also more common in young or middle-aged pets. Asthma sufferers respond the same whether human or animal. Siamese and Himalayan cats appear to be more prone to asthma. Some of the causes of asthma can be […]