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Light Sensitivity
An abnormal sensitivity of the dog or cat to light, or intolerance of light especially by the eyes. This symptom, also called ´Photophobia´, may have several…
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Laryngeal Edema
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the vocal organ of a dog or cat. Laryngeal Edema can be caused by a variety of causes, such as heart failures…
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Loss Of Balance
The pet experiences a loss of internal equilibrium, this loss of balance (or an Unbalanced Gait) can affect dogs and cats. A loss of balance may indicate…
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Low Tolerance To Cold
While some pets may not be able to tolerate cold temperatures due to a lack of hair or body fat, other dogs and cats experience a low tolerance to cold…
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Lethargy
A state of sluggishness, inactivity and apathy of the dog or cat is known as lethargy (or listlessness). Symptom is also characterized by a loss of interest…
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Listlessness
Listlessness in pets, or lethargy, occurs in both dogs and cats when they lack of energy or they are unwilling to exert effort. Lethargy or listlessness in…
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Low Tolerance To Dust
If your pet is hypersensitive to dust, some allergic signs include sneezing and excessive scratching. Dust allergy and house dust mites could be triggers…
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Lameness
The pet is disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible. Lameness can shift from leg to leg. Lameness can be caused by traumas…
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Loss Of Color In The Skin Of The Nose
Loss of color in the skin of the nose of the pet, also referred as nasal depigmentation in dogs and cats, is progressive fading of color of the nose brought…
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Limb Pain
A dog or cat can have limp pain in one leg or more legs of a pet. Limb pain in dogs and cats can occur in one leg or several legs of a pet. A dog or cat can…
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Limping
Limping in pets indicates moderate to extreme hopping when your pet walks or runs. Dragging a leg or favoring one or more legs over the others is seen in both…
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Lumps On The Gums Or Under The Tongue
A swelling on the gums or under the tongue of the pet. Lumps on the gums or under the tongue can occur in both dogs and cats and for a variety of reasons…
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Loss Of Vision
The absence of vision of a pet where it existed before. Loss of vision can happen either acutely or chronically. Loss of vision in pets, also known as partial…
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Lesions On The Skin
A superficial growth or patch of the skin of the dog or cat could be a clear sign of skin lesions. It is important to pay attention to the skin of your pet…
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Labored Breathing
When a pet has a difficulty to breathe in oxygen it’s because it has a labored breathing, which is often caused by issues with the nose, windpipe, or lungs…
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Lumps
Lumps When to Be Concerned About Your Pet's Skin Growths Lumps in pets vary from harmless cysts to serious tumors, requiring veterinary evaluation for
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Loss Of Bladder Control
Loss Of Bladder Control Understanding Urinary Incontinence in Pets Loss Of Bladder Control in pets is involuntary urine leakage, often affecting older or
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Lack Of Coordination
Lack Of Coordination A Sign of Brain or Nerve Damage Lack Of Coordination in pets often signals neurological damage from trauma, toxins, or infections
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Loss Of Sensation In The Rear Legs
Loss Of Sensation In The Rear Legs Understanding Rear Limb Paralysis in Pets Loss Of Sensation In The Rear Legs often results from spinal trauma but may
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Loss Of Muscle Tone
Loss Of Muscle Tone Understanding Muscular Atrophy in Pets Loss Of Muscle Tone in pets, called atrophy, often appears in hind legs and may signal Lyme