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Anemia

• Kidney/Renal disease
• Chronic disease (e.g. lymphoma, leukemia)

Abdomen enlarged/bloated

• Bacterial or Viral illness
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Megacolon
• Tumor growth

Inappetence/Anorexia

• Diseases of the mouth
• Malocclusion
• Poor diet
• Systemic disease

Circling/Head Tilt

• Otitis media/interna (ear inflammation or infection)
• Pituitary tumor

Eye lesions

• Cataracts
• Keratitis due to infection (e.g. coronaviruses)

Facial Swelling

• Salivary gland swelling - Corona virus infections (e.g. RCV/SDAV)
• Abscessed lymph nodes

Hairloss (Alopecia)

• Alopecia (skin intact)
  • Barbering
  • Hereditary/Congenital/Age

• Alopecia (skin abraded, red, crusted, ulcerated)
  • Dermatitis
  • Ectoparasites

Itching/Scabs

• Allergies
• Bacterial/fungal infections of skin
• Endocrine diseases (eg: Diabetes)
• High protein diet
• Parasites e.g., mites, lice

Lumps, large nodules

• Abscesses
• Cysts
• Tumors

Paralysis

• Brain/Pituitary tumors (usually front leg paralysis/stiffness)
• Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy (hind limb paralysis)
• Degenerative Spondylosis (condition of the spine e.g., osteoarthritis)
• Stroke (usually one side and rapid onset)

Sneezing/Wheezing/Gasping

• Allergies
• Heart Failure (cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure)
• Respiratory infections
• Respiratory irritants
• Stroke (usually one side and rapid onset)

Tail constrictions/Bumps/Necrosis

• Bacterial or Viral infections
• Degloved
• Poor Hygiene
• Ringtail

Posted on June 26, 2003, 12:29, Last updated on February 10, 2010, 17:35 | Basics