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What is Addison’s disease?

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Hormonal disorder caused by a deficiency of adrenal hormones, primarily cortisol and aldosterone

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What is Amyloidosis?

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Where abnormal protein deposits accumulate in tissues and organs, leading to organ dysfunction and progressive disease

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What is Arterial Thromboembolism?

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Serious vascular condition where a blood clot forms and travels through the bloodstream, eventually blocking an artery

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What is Arthritis?

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Inflammation of the joints

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What is Asthma?

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Chronic inflammatory airway disease

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What is Atopic Dermatitis?

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Chronic allergic skin disease caused by an overactive immune response to environmental allergens

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What is Bloat?

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Where the stomach fills with gas, fluid or food and twists on itself blocking blood flow

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What is Blocked Anal Glands?

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Occur when a animal’s anal sacs fail to empty naturally

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What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome?

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Respiratory condition resulting from anatomical abnormalities that obstruct airflow
Affects flat-faced breads

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What is Bronchial Disease?

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Refers to conditions affecting the bronchi

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What is Burmese Head Defect?

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Genetic craniofacial disorder caused by a recessive mutation
Affects Burmese cats

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What is Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome?

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Neurological movement disorder that resembles epilepsy but does not involve seizures

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What is Canine Gallbladder Mucocele?

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Progressive biliary disorder where the gallbladder becomes distended with thick, mucin-laden bile

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What is Cataracts?

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Refers to clouding of the lens in the eye

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What is Cherry Eye?

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Occurs when the tear-producing gland of the third eyelid prolapses, creating a red-swollen mass in the corner of the eye

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What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

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Progressive and irreversible deterioration of kidney function

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What is Collapsing Trachea?

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Progressive respiratory condition where the cartilage rings supporting the trachea weaken

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What is Collie Eye Anomaly?

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Inherited eye disorder caused by a genetic mutation that leads to abnormal development of the eye

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What are Congenital Heart Defects?

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Structural abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth

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What is Corneal Sequestration?

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Occurs when a portion of the corneal stroma becomes necrotic (dead or dying tissue)

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What are Corneal Ulcers?

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Painful eye condition caused by damage to the cornea

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What is Craniomandibular Osteopathy?

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Non-cancerous bone disease affecting the skull and jawbones

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What is Cushing’s Disease?

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Hormonal disorder caused by excessive production of cortisol

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What is Degenerative Myelopathy?

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Progressive neurological disease that affects the spinal cord

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What is Dermatitis?
Inflammation of the skin
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What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Chronic endocrine disorder cause by deficiency or resistance to insulin
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What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
Serious heart disease that causes the heart muscle to weaken and enlarge, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively
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What is Entropion?
Painful eye condition where the eyelid rolls inward causing the eyelashes and surrounding fur to rub against the cornea
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What is Epilepsy?
Neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain
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What is Excessive Oil Build-up?
Typically refers to overproduction of sebum, the natural oil secreted by the skin
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What is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?
Digestive disorder in which the pancreas fails to produce enough digestive enzymes
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What is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?
Neurological and behavioural disorder characterized by extreme skin sensitivity, sudden episodes of agitation and self-mutilation behaviours
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What is Feline Infectious Peritonitis?
Severe viral disease caused by a mutated form of feline coronavirus
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What is Feline Lipidosis?
Serious liver disease caused by excessive fat accumulation in the liver cells
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What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?
General term for conditions affecting the bladder and urethra in cats
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What is Glaucoma?
Serious eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure
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What is Gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gums
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What is Haemophilia B?
Hereditary bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX
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What is Heat Sensitivity?
Refers to the animal's reduced ability to tolerate high temperatures
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What is Heatstroke?
Life-threatening condition caused by excessive heat exposure
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What is Hemangiosarcoma?
Highly malignant cancer of blood vessels
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What is Hereditary Cataracts?
Refers to genetic lens opacities that cause progressive vision impairment
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What is Hereditary Myopathy?
Refers to genetic muscle disorders that affect an animal's ability to move, maintain posture or generate strength
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What is Hip and Elbow Dysplasia?
Developmental joint disorders that cause abnormal growth and misalignment
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What is Hyperthyroidism?
Common endocrine disorder caused by excessive production of thyroid hormones
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What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Causes the heart muscle to thicken abnormally, reducing the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently
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What is Hypoglycaemia?
Refers to low blood sugar levels
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What is Hypokalaemia Polymyopathy?
Muscle disorder caused by low potassium levels
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What is Hypothyroidism?
Common endocrine disorder caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormones
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What is Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia?
Serious autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets
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What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by persistent inflammation of the digestive tract
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What is Juvenile Cataracts?
Early-onset cataracts that develop in young animals
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What is Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease?
Hip joint disorder caused by loss of blood supply to the femoral head
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What is Lens Luxation?
Serious eye condition where the lens becomes displaced from its normal position within the eye
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What is Luxating Patella?
Common orthopaedic condition where the kneecap dislocates from its normal position in the femoral groove
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What is Lymphoma?
Common cancer that affects the lymphatic system
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What is Malignant Hyperthermia?
Life-threatening disorder characterized by a hypermetabolic reaction to certain anaesthetic agents
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What is Mast Cell Tumours?
Common skin cancer in animals originating from mast cells which are part of the immune system
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What is Melanoma?
Cancerous tumour that originates from pigment-producing cells in the skin, nail beds or eyes
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What is Neonatal Isoerythrolysis?
Immune-mediated disorder affecting new born animals occurring when maternal antibodies attack the new-born's red blood cells
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What is Osteoarthritis?
Degenerative joint disease that causes cartilage breakdown in the joints
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What is Osteochondritis Dissecans?
Developmental orthopaedic disease that affects the cartilage and underlying bone in joints
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What is Osteodystrophy?
Refers to abnormal bone development or remodelling
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What is Osteosarcoma?
Most common primary bone cancer in dogs
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What is Pancreatitis?
Inflammatory condition of the pancreas
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What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
Common congenital heart defects occurring when the ductus arteriosus remains open
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What is Periodontal Disease?
Common dental condition affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth
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What is Polycystic Kidney Disease?
Hereditary kidney disorder that leads to the formation of multiple fluid-filled cysts within the kidneys
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What is Portosystemic Shunt?
Refers to abnormal vascular connection that allows blood from the hepatic portal circulation to bypass the liver and enter the systemic circulation directly
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What is Progressive Retina Atrophy?
Inherited eye disease that leads to gradual degeneration of the retina
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What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by scarring of lung tissue
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What is Pyloric Stenosis?
Gastrointestinal disorder where the pylorus becomes abnormally narrowed
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What is Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency?
Hereditary blood disorder that affects red blood cell metabolism
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What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects motor neurons in the spinal cord
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What is Tartar Build-up?
Refers to hard, mineralised deposits that form on an animal's teeth when plaque is not regularly removed
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What is Tear Staining?
Refers to reddish-brown discolouration that appears around an animal's eyes due to excessive tear production
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What is Tooth Decay?
A condition where bacteria break down tooth enamel
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What is Vestibular Disease?
Neurological disorder affecting the balance system

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