Illness & Injury

Age-Related Conditions

Senior Animals

Young Animals

Canine distemper | Source: AVMA
Canine parvovirus | Source: AVMA

Allergic Reactions

Allergies in Dogs: Symptoms and Triggers | Source: PetMD

Blood & Cardiovascular Conditions

7 Tips for Managing Heart and Kidney Failure in Your Pet | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Canine Blood Clots: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatments | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Head Aneurysms in Bearded Dragons | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Heart Failure in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Parvo in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Saddle Thrombus in cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance

Bone, Joint & Limb Conditions

7 Common Cat Tail Injuries | Source: PetMD
Broken Bones in Cats | Source: PetMD
Broken Bones in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Ferrets: Hind Limb Weakness | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Four Most Common Orthopedic Problems in Dogs | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Fractured Bone in Reptiles | Source: PetMD
Fractured Shell in Reptiles | Source: PetMD
Limping in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Pet Losing A Limb? How To Help Him Get Back On His Feet | Source: Fear Free
Rabbits: Hind Limb Weakness | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Swollen Paws in Cats | Source: PetMD
Swollen Paws in Dogs | Source: PetMD

Cancer

General

Common Cancers

Common Tumors

Prevention

Signs & Symptoms

Addressing Lumps and Bumps - Don’t Just “Keep an Eye on it” | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Pet Cancer Prevention Checklist & Pet Cancer Signs | Source: Morris Animal Foundation

Treatment

Cancer Treatment Options for Dogs and Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Fatty tumors: Lumpy Bumpy Lipomas and Their Care | Source: PetMD
How We Treat Oral Melanoma in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Pets and chemotherapy: Side effects to prepare for | Source: American Animal Hospital Association

Cuts, Bruises, & Burns

Burns and Scalds in Cats | Source: PetMD
Burns and Scalds in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Burns in Reptiles | Source: PetMD
Cuts and Bruises on Dogs | Source: PetMD
Puncture Wounds in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Wound Treatment for Cats (Overview) | Source: PetMD

Dermatological Conditions

Acne in Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Bacterial Dermatitis in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Common Skin Disorders in Dogs | Source: USDA
Contact Dermatitis in Cats | Source: PetMD
Demodectic Mange (Demodicosis) in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Feline Alopecia: What to Do When Bad Hair Happens To Good Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Feline Fur Mowing: When Cats Lick their Nipples and Pull out Their Hair | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
What To Watch For: Poisons – Topical (Dogs) | Source: PetMD

Face & Head Conditions

Ears

Ear Injuries in Cats | Source: PetMD
Ear Injuries in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Loss of Balance in Dogs | Source: PetMD

Eyes

Cat's Third Eyelid Showing and Other Cat Eye Injuries | Source: PetMD
A Close Look at Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration and Acute Blindness in Dogs | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Common Eye Issues | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Eye Injuries in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Corneal Lipidosis / Xanthomatosis in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Glaucoma in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Retained Spectacles in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Head Injuries

Can Dogs Get Concussions? | Source: PetMD

Mouth, Teeth, & Throat

6 Common Mouth Conditions in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver in Cats | Source: PetMD
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Loose, Broken, or Chipped Teeth: What Owners Should Know | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Periodontal Disease in Dogs | Source: Vetstreet
Periodontal Disease in Dogs: What to Watch For | Source: USDA
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Swollen Gums in Dogs | Source: PetMD
A Trembling Jaw: What Resorptive Tooth Lesions Mean for Your Cat | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Understanding Dental Disease Stages in Dogs and Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance

Endocrine & Renal Conditions

7 Tips for Managing Heart and Kidney Failure in Your Pet | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Adrenal Disease in Ferrets | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Bladder Stones and Sludge in Rabbits | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Canine Hypothyroidism: How to Spot and Treat This Subtle Disease | Source: Vetstreet
Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs and Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Diabetes in Cats | Source: PetMD
Diabetes in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Difficulty Urinating in Cats | Source: PetMD
Eleven Things to Know About Cats with Kidney Failure | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Feline Hyperthyroidism, Part One: Symptoms and Diagnosis | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Feline Hyperthyroidism, Part Two: Treatment | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Insulinoma in Ferrets | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Kidney Disease in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Kidney Problems in Dogs | Source: PetMD & ASPCA
Spotlight on Pancreatitis: The Overlooked & Sometimes Fatal Disease Brought on by Overindulgence | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Top Toxic Causes of Pancreatitis in Pets | Source: ASPCA
Urinary Tract Infections in Cats | Source: PetMD

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Bloat in Dogs – Do You Dread It? | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Cloacal Prolapse Occurs in any Reptile Species | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Cryptosporidiosis in Lizards and Snakes | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Diarrhea in Cats | Source: PetMD
Dog Vomiting - Why is My Dog Throwing Up? | Source: PetMD
Ferrets: Gastrointestinal Disease | Source: Veterinary Information Network
How to Stop Diarrhea in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Gastrointestinal Foreign Body or Overload in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Intermittent Soft Cecotropes (ISC) in Rabbits | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Vomiting in Cats | Source: PetMD
Parvo in Dogs | Source: PetMD
What to Do If Your Cat Eats a Lizard or Frog | Source: PetMD

Immune System

Aleutian Disease in Ferrets | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (FIV) | Source: PetMD
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) | Source: PetMD

Infections

Abscesses

Abscesses in Rabbits | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Abscesses in Cats | Source: PetMD
Abscesses in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Ear Abscesses in Turtles and Tortoises | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Bacterial

Brucellosis and Dog Kennels: What Breeders Need to Know | Source: USDA
Clostridium difficile Becoming more Common in North America | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Mycobacteriosis in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Mycoplasma in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Psittacosis in Birds | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Septicemia in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Fungal

Avian Gastric Yeast (AGY) | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Fungal Disease (Yellow Fungus Disease) in Bearded Dragons | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Saprolegniasis in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Parasitic

Coccidia Parasites Infect Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Heartworm Symptoms & Treatment: What You Need to Know | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
How to Spot the Signs of Fleas | Source: PetMD
Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Nematodiasis in Amphibians | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Toxoplasmosis | Source: AVMA

Viral

Canine distemper | Source: AVMA
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Metabolic Conditions

Fatty Liver Disease in Cats | Source: PetMD
Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Disease) in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Neurological Conditions

Pain & Inflammation

7 Commonly Neglected Causes of Pain in Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
The Curious Case of Pain In Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis in Ferrets | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Gout and Pseudogout in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network

Poisioning & Toxicity

General

Create a Pet Poison First Aid Kit | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Top 10 Dog and Cat Poisons | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Poision & Toxicity | Source: PetMD
Poison List | Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Drugs

Flea Control Product Poisoning | Source: PetMD
Frontline Is Toxic to Rabbits | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Marijuana Toxicity in Pets | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Nicotine Poisoning in Pets | Source: Veterinary Information Network

See Also: Medication Safety ❯❯

Home & Garden Toxins

Antifreeze Poisoning in Cats | Source: PetMD
Antifreeze Toxicosis: Do You Know How Deadly This Winter Threat Is? | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Are Essential Oils Dangerous to Pets? | Source: ASPCA
Bleach Poisoning in Pets: What You Should Know | Source: PetMD
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs | Source: PetMD
E-cigarettes and Pets | Source: ASPCA
How to Poison Proof Your Bathroom | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
How to Poison Proof Your Garage | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
How to Poison Proof Your Kitchen | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
How to Poison Proof Your Living Room | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
How to Poison Proof Your Utility Room | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
How to Poison Proof Your Yard and Garden | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Lead Poisoning in Cats | Source: PetMD
Lily Poisoning in Cats | Source: PetMD
Paws on Safety: 1 Min Pet Clinic - Lily Toxicity | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Poisonous Plants for Cats | Source: PetMD
Poisonous Plants for Dogs | Source: PetMD
Rat Poison Ingestion in Cats (Anticoagulant Toxicity) | Source: PetMD
Spring Pet Poisons for Dogs and Cats | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Summer Pet Poisons | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Cats and Dogs | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Fall Toxins Poisonous to Dogs & Cats | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Which Essential Oils Are Toxic to Pets? | Source: The Found Animals Foundation
Winter Holiday Pet Poison Tips | Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Human Foods

Reproductive Conditions

Best Practices for Brucella canis Prevention and Control in Dog Breeding Facilities | Source: Source
Brucellosis and Dog Kennels: What Breeders Need to Know | Source: USDA

Respiratory Conditions

Adenovirus in Reptiles | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Artificial Respiration for Dogs | Source: PetMD
Aspergillosis in Birds | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Asthma in Dogs and Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Cat Panting or Breathing Heavily (Dyspnea) | Source: PetMD
CPR and Artificial Respiration in Cats | Source: PetMD
Excessive Cat Sneezing and Nasal Discharge | Source: PetMD
Kennel Cough in Dogs and Cats | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Panting and Dog Asthma | Source: The Found Animals Foundation

Seasonal Dangers

Spring

7 Signs Your Pet Has Seasonal Allergies | Source: PetMD
Does Your Pet Have Seasonal Allergies? | Source: The Found Animals Foundation
Easter Pet Poisons | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Spring Pet Poisons for Dogs and Cats | Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Summer

Fall

Fall Toxins Poisonous to Dogs & Cats | Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Halloween Dangers to Dogs & Cats | Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Winter

Antifreeze Poisoning in Cats | Source: PetMD
Antifreeze Toxicosis: Do You Know How Deadly This Winter Threat Is? | Source: Embrace Pet Insurance
Frostbite in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Hypothermia in Cats | Source: PetMD
Hypothermia in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Winter Holiday Pet Poison Tips | Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Symptoms & Warning Signs

General Health

Daily Observations: Behavior | Source: USDA
Daily Observations: Physical Health | Source: USDA

Symptoms

Weather-Related &
Environmental Conditions

Allergies, seasonal: Signs in dogs and cats | Source: PetMD
Dehydration in Cats | Source: PetMD
Dehydration in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Dehydration in Horses | Source: PetMD
Frostbite in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Grass Dangers | Source: PetMD
Heat Stroke in Cats | Source: PetMD
Heat Stroke in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Heat Stroke in Horses | Source: PetMD
Hypothermia in Cats | Source: PetMD
Hypothermia in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Near Drowning in Cats | Source: PetMD
Near Drowning in Dogs | Source: PetMD
Poisonous Plants for Dogs | Source: PetMD
Venomous Insect Stings in Cats | Source: PetMD

Zoonotic Diseases

General

Diseases That Can Spread Between Animals and People | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Diseases You Can Get From Your Pets | Source: WebMD
US Outbreaks of Zoonotic Diseases Spread between Animals & People | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Prevention Best Practices

Adopt These Healthy Pet Habits | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
How to Check Your Pet for Ticks | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Pet Food Safety | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Wash hands when leaving animal exhibits | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Zoonotic Diseases

Avian Influenza | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Brucellosis | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Campylobacter | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Cat Scratch Disease | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
E. coli | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Giardia | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Hookworms | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Leptospirosis | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Lyme Disease | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Dogs and Cats | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Plague and How Avoid It in You or your Companion Animals | Source: Veterinary Information Network
Psittacosis | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Rabies | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Ringworm | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Salmonella | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Tapeworm (Dipylidium infection) | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma infection) | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
West Nile Virus | Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

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