Disorders - Cause, Symptoms, Treatment Flashcards
What is Rickets?
Deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus.
Symptoms include lameness, abnormal gait, difficulty rising, bone swelling, joint pain, bowed limbs, and fractures.
Which species are affected by Rickets?
Dogs, cats, and other young, growing animals.
How is Rickets treated?
Correcting dietary imbalances, providing vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus supplements, and ensuring adequate sunlight exposure.
What is Scurvy?
Severe vitamin C deficiency.
Symptoms include fatigue, bleeding gums, joint pain, and anemia.
Which species are affected by Scurvy?
Guinea pigs and some birds.
How is Scurvy treated?
Supplementing vitamin C through diet or supplements.
What is Anorexia?
Caused by stress, illness, or poor diet.
Symptoms include extreme weight loss, fatigue, and lack of appetite.
Which species are affected by Anorexia?
Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
How is Anorexia treated?
Addressing underlying causes, providing a balanced diet, and sometimes appetite stimulants.
What is Obesity?
Excessive calorie intake and lack of exercise.
Symptoms include excessive body fat, difficulty sleeping, and joint pain.
Which species are affected by Obesity?
Dogs, cats, and rabbits.
How is Obesity treated?
Controlled diet, increased physical activity, and sometimes weight management medications.
What is Urolithiasis?
Crystallization of minerals in the urine.
Symptoms include severe pain, blood in urine, and nausea.
Which species are affected by Urolithiasis?
Dogs, cats, and rabbits.
How is Urolithiasis treated?
Dietary changes, increased water intake, and sometimes surgical removal of stones.
What is Laminitis?
Excessive carbohydrate intake and other factors.
Symptoms include lameness, pain in the feet, and reluctance to move.
Which species are affected by Laminitis?
Horses, ponies, and hoofed animals.
How is Laminitis treated?
Dietary management, pain relief, and corrective shoeing.
What is Taurine Deficiency?
Inadequate dietary intake of taurine.
Symptoms include impaired vision, anxiety, and hypertension.
Which species are affected by Taurine Deficiency?
Cats.
How is Taurine Deficiency treated?
Taurine supplements and dietary adjustments.
What is Cushing’s Disease?
Excessive cortisol production.
Symptoms include weight gain, thinning skin, and high blood pressure.
Which species are affected by Cushing’s Disease?
Dogs, occasionally cats.
How is Cushing’s Disease treated?
Medications to control cortisol production and sometimes surgery.
