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OncologicalSevere

avian gastric neuroendocrine tumor

An avian gastric neuroendocrine tumor is a rare, slow-growing malignancy originating from the hormone-producing cells of the gastrointestinal tract, often leading to progressive weight loss and digestive obstruction.

Birds
InfectiousModerate

avian gastric yeast infection

Avian Gastric Yeast (AGY) is a fungal infection caused by Macrorhabdus ornithogaster that affects the proventriculus and ventriculus, often leading to chronic wasting and digestive dysfunction.

Birds· Contagious
NutritionalSevere

avian hemosiderosis

Avian hemosiderosis is a nutritional and metabolic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of iron within the liver and other tissues of captive birds.

Birds
NutritionalLife-Threatening

avian hypervitaminosis D

Avian hypervitaminosis D is a toxic condition resulting from the excessive intake of Vitamin D3, leading to life-threatening hypercalcemia and soft tissue mineralization.

Birds
InfectiousModerate

bovine digital dermatitis

Bovine digital dermatitis is a highly contagious, multi-factorial infectious disease causing painful skin lesions on the bovine hind hooves near the interdigital cleft.

Livestock· Contagious
InfectiousSevere

bovine respiratory syncytial virus

Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) is a highly contagious viral pathogen that targets the respiratory tract of cattle, often acting as a primary precursor to severe bovine respiratory disease complex.

Livestock· Contagious
GeneticModerate

canine cutaneous asthenia

Canine cutaneous asthenia, also known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, is a hereditary connective tissue disorder characterized by defective collagen synthesis that results in fragile, hyper-extensible skin and loose joints.

Dogs
DermatologicalModerate

canine discoid lupus erythematosus

Canine discoid lupus erythematosus is a localized autoimmune skin disease primarily affecting the nasal planum that results in inflammation, depigmentation, and ulceration.

Dogs
ChronicSevere

canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive, chronic respiratory condition characterized by the scarring and thickening of lung tissue, leading to irreversible loss of oxygen exchange efficiency.

Dogs
GeneticLife-Threatening

canine malignant hyperthermia

Canine malignant hyperthermia is a rare, life-threatening pharmacogenetic skeletal muscle disorder triggered by exposure to specific anesthetic agents.

Dogs
BehavioralModerate

canine obsessive-compulsive tail chasing

Canine obsessive-compulsive tail chasing is a repetitive, stereotyped behavioral disorder characterized by non-functional spinning and biting at the tail that significantly interferes with normal daily functioning.

Dogs
OtherModerate

canine xerophthalmia

Canine xerophthalmia, commonly known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS), is a chronic condition characterized by inadequate tear production, leading to inflammation and damage of the cornea and conjunctiva.

Dogs
NutritionalModerate

canine zinc-responsive dermatosis

Canine zinc-responsive dermatosis is a nutritional skin disorder characterized by crusting, scaling, and inflammation due to an inability to properly absorb or metabolize dietary zinc.

Dogs
OtherSevere

equine anhydrosis

Equine anhydrosis is a metabolic condition characterized by the partial or complete inability of a horse to produce sweat in response to appropriate stimuli, such as heat or exercise.

Horses
NeurologicalSevere

equine motor neuron disease

Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition resulting from the oxidative damage and death of lower motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem.

Horses

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