Health Guide: Clinical Signs / Symptoms Guide

Clinical Signs / Symptoms Guide

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Abdomen enlarged/bloated

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
Ecto-parasites

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/or Necrosis

Bacterial or Viral infections
Degloved
Poor Hygiene
Ringtail

Posted on June 26, 2003, 12:29, Last updated on June 2, 2008, 14:47 | Basics