Other Common Illnesses Flashcards
1
Q
Rapid weight gain or loss, polydipsia & polyuria.
A
Canine Diabetes
2
Q
Elderly cats with, excessive weight loss, & increased appetite. Can show nervousness, vomiting, diarrhoea & aggression
A
Hyperthyroidism
3
Q
Bacterial infection of the uterus in unspayed dogs, vaginal discharge, polydipsia & polyuria, refusal to eat, lethargy, vomiting distended abdomen & shock. Emergency removal of uterus & ovaries needed
A
Pyometra
4
Q
Inside of ear swells with blood
A
Aural Haematomas
5
Q
Lens of the eye develops opacity in either, bluish, grey or white
A
Cataracts
6
Q
Affects large dogs. Signs include large distended stomach, breathing difficulties, panting, retching, restlessness & pacing
A
Bloat/Gastric Torsion
