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Shrunken Kidneys
The kidneys of a pet are smaller than usual, if they are shrunken it’s a clear sign that the pet has a kidney disease. Kidney disease can occur in both cats…
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Standing With Head Lowered
If a pett is standing with head lowered or down is a sign of a vast array of behavioral and health-related issues. While both cats and dogs may display this…
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Spontaneous Abortions
The cat or dog experiences spontaneous, premature expulsion of a nonviable embryo or fetus from the uterus. Also called Miscarriage. Spontaneous abortions in…
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Small Pupil
Size of pupil is smaller than usual, this condition of Small pupils in pets (medically known as anisocoria) occurs when one pupil is smaller than the other…
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Staring
The dog or cat looks fixedly, often with a wide-eyed gaze at an object like walls or into space. Staring in pets can mean many different things. In some…
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Slow Development
The general development of the pet is slower than usual. Slow development in larger breeds of dogs is quite normal. However, when it occurs in small breed…
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Swollen Kidneys
Swollen kidneys, medically known as renomegaly, is a condition in which one or both kidneys become abnormally enlarged. The kidneys of a pet are more enlarged…
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Spasms
Pain with spontaneous and abnormal contractions of a muscle for example in the back or neck of a pet. Muscle spasms are common in pets, and they are…
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Skin Disease
A condition of abnormal functioning of the skin of a dog or cat. Skin diseases are quite common in pets, and there are basically two types: curable and…
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Scooting The Hind End
This happens when dog is scooting the hind end against the floor to empty its anal sacs. Scooting the hind end is a behavior that is seen in dogs much more…
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Sleeping With The Eyes Open
The pet has a temporary loss of nerve and muscle control. When it appears as if pets are sleeping with the eyes open, it is no cause for alarm. While most…
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Sluggishness
Sluggishness is a symptom of a vast array of health issues in pets and is characterized by lethargic and listless behavior. There are many things that can…
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Swelling Of The Ear Flap
The dog or cat has a liquid-filled lump on the ear flap. There are many things that can cause swelling of the ear flap in pets; however, the most common…
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Short Attention Span
The attention span, how long a cat or dog can concentrate on a task, is short. begin to wear out, scar tissue will form. Just as with human infants and…
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Sterility In Intact Females
As in human beings, a female cat or dog can be infertile. Intact females are not spayed. Sterility in intact females, also known as infertility, occurs when…
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Straining While Urinating
The pet has a painful or difficult urination; straining while urinating is also known as Dysuria. Straining while urinating can occur in both cats and dogs…
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Straining While Defecating
The pet has a painful or difficult defecation, this is know as straining while defecating and occurs when they cannot produce anything. The most common…
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Stunted Growth
A reduced growth rate in the development of pets or stunted growth in pets is a condition that typically affects kittens and puppies. However, it can affect…
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Skin Pigmentation
Increased skin pigmentation of a dog or cat with persistent infections. Skin pigmentation refers to the color of skin. In normal pets, the skin can range from…
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Sagging Belly
The cat or dog has a droopy belly or sagging belly, this is perfectly normal in cats and is known as a primordial pouch. The primordial pouch provides extra…
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Sores
Sores Recognizing the Range of Potential Severity in Skin Lesions Sores in pets are open skin lesions that can result from allergies, injuries, or
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Shock
Shock Understanding This Life-Threatening Condition in Pets Shock in pets occurs when blood flow and oxygen are critically low, often due to trauma or
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Skin Lesions
Skin Lesions in Pets Identifying Abnormal Skin Changes Skin Lesions in pets appear as abnormal growths or dried pus/blood, often caused by allergies or
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Sneezing
Sneezing Differentiating Between Harmless and Concerning Episodes Sneezing in pets is a normal reaction to dust or debris, but chronic sneezing may signal
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Stiff Walking
Stiff Walking in Dogs and Cats Recognizing Mobility Challenges in Pets When pets show Stiff Walking, causes range from normal aging to serious conditions
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Seizures
Causes of Seizures in Dogs and Cats You Should Know Common Seizures triggers include liver/kidney failure or head trauma, making medical evaluation
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Squinting
Squinting How Autoimmune Diseases and Hypothyroidism Affect Eyes Squinting in pets indicates eye irritation from debris, allergies, or infections,
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Skin Problems
Skin Problems in Pets: Identifying Rashes, Bumps, and Infections Skin Problems in pets range from allergies to infections. Common issues include
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Strong Smelling Urine
Strong Smelling Urine: How Diabetes and Liver Disease Alter Urine Strong Smelling Urine that differs from your pet's normal odor may reflect kidney
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Scaly Spots
Scaly Spots: How Hormonal Disorders and Diabetes Affect Skin Health Scaly Spots demand attention as they can indicate serious conditions like nutritional