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Itching, hair loss and irritated paws can have several causes, including allergies, parasites and infections. This section organizes skin and coat conditions so you can discuss the correct diagnosis with your veterinarian, then ask our pharmacy about products included in your pet’s prescribed care plan.

• Allergic Dermatitis

  Also searched as: skin allergies

• Alopecia in Cats

  Also searched as: Alopecia, Cats; Hair Loss, Cats

• Alopecia in Dogs

  Also searched as: Alopecia, Dogs; Hair Loss, Dogs

• Atopy

• Demodectic Mange

  Also searched as: Mange, Demodectic

• Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)

  Also searched as: Dermatophytosis; Ringworm; ringworm

• Eosinophilic Granuloma Skin Diseases

• Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)

  Also searched as: Flea Allergic Dermatitis (FAD)

• Food Allergies — Skin

  Also searched as: Allergies, Food, Skin; Food Allergies, Skin

• Fungal Skin Infections

  Also searched as: Fungal Infections of the Skin

• Hot Spots

• Interdigital Cysts

• Interdigital Pyogranuloma

• Mange (General Term)

  Also searched as: mange

  A broad term for mite-associated skin disease. It does not identify which mite is involved.

• Nail Diseases

  Also searched as: Feet, Nail Diseases

• Neck Lesions in Cats

  Also searched as: Neck Lesions, Cats

  A description of the affected location, not a specific diagnosis.

• Paronychia

• Paw Diseases

  Also searched as: Feet, Paw Diseases

• Pemphigus

• Pododermatitis

  Also searched as: Dermatitis, Feet

• Pruritus (Itchy Skin)

  Also searched as: Itchy Skin; Pruritus

• Pyoderma

• Skin Infections

Eye conditions can involve the eyelids, surface of the eye or structures essential for vision. Redness, discharge and discomfort need a veterinary examination because different problems can look similar. Explore these terms, and contact your veterinarian promptly about eye injuries or sudden changes in sight.

• Anterior Uveitis

• Blepharitis (Eyelid Inflammation)

  Also searched as: Blepharitis; Eyelid Inflammation

• Cataracts

• Cherry Eye

  Also searched as: Prolapse of the Gland of the 3rd Eyelid

• Conjunctivitis in Cats

  Also searched as: Conjunctivitis, Cats

• Conjunctivitis in Dogs

  Also searched as: Conjunctivitis, Dogs

• Corneal Lacerations

• Corneal Ulcers

  Also searched as: Eye Ulcers; Ulcer, Eye/Cornea

• Ectropion

• Entropion

• Epiphora (Excess Tearing)

  Also searched as: Epiphora; Eye, Excess Tears; Tears, Excess

• Eye Infections in Cats

  Also searched as: Eye Infections, Cats

• Eye Infections in Dogs

  Also searched as: Eye Infections, Dogs

• Eye Lacerations and Wounds

• Glaucoma

• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)

  Also searched as: KCS; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

• Pannus

• Uveitis

Head shaking, ear discomfort and discharge can accompany ear disease, but the cause must be identified before care is selected. Ear conditions may affect different parts of the ear or hearing itself. Your veterinarian’s examination guides the plan; our pharmacy can discuss the products your veterinarian prescribes.

• Aural Hematoma

  Also searched as: Ear Hematoma

• Deafness

• Ear Infections

• Otitis Externa and Otitis Media

  Also searched as: Otitis Externa-Media

Vomiting, diarrhea and appetite changes are signs with many possible causes, rather than a diagnosis by themselves. Digestive problems may involve the stomach or intestines, and sometimes another body system. Use this directory to prepare questions for your veterinarian and understand the terminology in an established care plan.

• Acute Diarrhea

  Also searched as: Diarrhea, Acute

• Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (HGE)

  Also searched as: Hemorrhagic Gastoenteritis (HGE)

• Acute Vomiting

  Also searched as: Vomiting, Acute

• Anal Sac Disease

• Bloat

• Bloody Diarrhea

• Chronic Diarrhea in Cats

  Also searched as: Chronic Diarrhea, Cats; Diarrhea, Cats, Chronic

• Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs

  Also searched as: Chronic Diarrhea, Dogs; Diarrhea, Dogs, Chronic

• Chronic Vomiting

  Also searched as: Vomiting, Chronic

• Chronic Vomiting Associated with Gastritis

  Also searched as: Chronic Vomiting, Gastritis

• Chronic Vomiting — Other Causes

  Also searched as: Chronic Vomiting, Other

• Colic in Horses (Abdominal Pain)

  Also searched as: colic (abdominal pain not specific disease); colic; equine colic

  Colic is a sign of abdominal pain, not a single disease. A veterinarian must identify the cause.

• Enterocolitis

• Fecal Incontinence

  Also searched as: Incontinence, Fecal

• Food Allergies — Gastrointestinal

  Also searched as: Allergies, Food, Gastrointestinal; Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal

• Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

  Also searched as: GDV (Gastric Dilitation Volvulus)

• Gastric Motility Disorders

  Also searched as: Motility Disorders, Stomach; Stomach, Motility Disorders

• Gastric Obstruction

• Gastritis

• Gastroenteritis

• Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

  Also searched as: Foreign Object, Stomach/Intestines

• Gastrointestinal Obstruction

  Also searched as: Blockage, Stomach/Intestines; Obstruction, Stomach/Intestines

• Helicobacter Infection

  Also searched as: Heliobacter Infection

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

  Also searched as: IBD; Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Intestinal Obstruction

• Intussusception

• Lymphoplasmacytic Gastroenteritis

• Megacolon

• Megaesophagus

The liver and pancreas contribute to important digestive and metabolic functions. Conditions affecting these organs often require testing because changes in appetite, digestion or energy can overlap with other illnesses. Your veterinarian determines the diagnosis, monitoring and care plan; contact us about the prescribed products you need.

• Cholangitis and Cholangiohepatitis

  Also searched as: Cholangitis-Cholangiohepatitis

• Chronic Active Hepatitis

• Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

• Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Syndrome)

  Also searched as: Fatty Liver Syndrome; Hepatic Lipidosis

• Pancreatitis

• Portosystemic Shunts

  Also searched as: Hepatic Shunting; Porto-systemic Shunts

• Triaditis in Cats

Kidney disease, bladder inflammation, urinary stones and changes in urination are different problems that need an accurate veterinary diagnosis. This directory also includes related signs and litter-box concerns. A pet struggling to urinate or producing no urine needs immediate veterinary attention; a pharmacy inquiry cannot replace emergency care.

• Acute Kidney Failure (ARF)

  Also searched as: Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Kidney Failure, Acute; Renal Failure, Acute

• Bladder Infections

• Bladder Stones in Cats

  Also searched as: bladder stones

  A broad term covering different stone types; it is not interchangeable with one specific stone composition.

• Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

  Also searched as: Bladder Stones, Oxalate; Oxalate Urolithiasis; Urolithiasis, Oxalate, Dogs and Cats

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD / CRF)

  Also searched as: Chronic Renal Failure (CRF); Kidney Failure, Chronic (CKD); Renal Failure, Chronic; chronic kidney disease

• Cystitis

• Feline Housesoiling

  Also searched as: Housesoiling, Cats

• Glomerulonephritis

• Inappropriate Marking in Cats

  Also searched as: Inappropriate Marking, Cats

• Kidney Infections

  Also searched as: Pyelonephritis

• Nephrotic Syndrome

• Struvite Urolithiasis in Cats

  Also searched as: Bladder Stones, Cats, Struvite; Stuvite Urolithiasis, Cats; Urolithiasis, Strivite, Cats

• Struvite Urolithiasis in Dogs

  Also searched as: Bladder Stones, Dogs, Struvite; Struvite Urolithiasis, Dogs; Urolithiasis, Struvite, Dogs

• Urate Urolithiasis

  Also searched as: Bladder Stones, Urate; Urolithiasis, Urate

• Urinary Blockage

• Urinary Blockage in Cats

  Also searched as: Blocked Cat

• Urinary Incontinence

  Also searched as: Incontinence, Urinary

Hormones help regulate functions throughout the body. Conditions such as diabetes and thyroid or adrenal disorders can arise when hormone production or action is disrupted. A veterinarian uses your pet’s history and appropriate testing to guide care. Ask our pharmacy about the medications specified in that individualized plan.

• Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)

  Also searched as: Addison's Disease; Hypoadrenocorticism

• Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)

  Also searched as: Cushing's Disease; Hyperadrenocorticism

• Diabetes in Cats

  Also searched as: Diabetes, Cats; diabetes

• Diabetes in Dogs

  Also searched as: Diabetes, Dogs

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  Also searched as: Diabetes, Ketoacidosis; Ketoacidosis, Diabetic

• Hyperlipidemia

  Also searched as: Fat, Excess in Blood

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

  Also searched as: Hypoglycemia; Low Blood Sugar

• Hypothyroidism

• Ketosis in Cattle

  Also searched as: ketosis

• Milk Fever in Cattle (Periparturient Hypocalcemia)

  Also searched as: milk fever; milk fever cattle; periparturient hypocalcemia

  A cattle-specific condition around calving, listed separately from eclampsia in dogs and cats.

• Obesity

Heart conditions can affect the heart muscle, valves or ability to circulate blood effectively. Diagnosis and follow-up may involve an examination and specific tests. These terms help you navigate a veterinarian’s recommendations. Contact our pharmacy about prescribed medicines, and seek urgent veterinary care for breathing difficulty or collapse.

• Cardiomyopathy

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats

  Also searched as: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Left-Sided Heart Failure

  Also searched as: Congestive Heart Failure, Left Sided; Heart Failure, Left Sided

• Right-Sided Heart Failure

  Also searched as: Congestive Heart Failure, Right Sided; Heart Failure, Right Sided

Coughing and breathing changes can arise from conditions affecting the airways, lungs or other body systems. Similar signs do not necessarily have the same cause. Your veterinarian can determine what is happening and whether medication is appropriate. Difficulty breathing requires urgent veterinary care rather than waiting for a pharmacy response.

• Anatomical Nasal Problems

  Also searched as: Nasal Problems, Anatomical

• Bacterial Pneumonia

  Also searched as: Pneumonia, Bacterial

• Bordetella Infection

  Also searched as: Bordatella

• Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

  Also searched as: Short-Nose Dogs, Breathing Problems

• Bronchitis

• Canine Influenza

  Also searched as: Influenza, Canine

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  Also searched as: COPD

• Feline Asthma

  Also searched as: Cat Asthma

• Flu (General Term)

  Also searched as: Flu

  A broad term. Ask your veterinarian which specific respiratory infection or diagnosis is intended.

• Infectious Bronchitis in Chickens

  Also searched as: infectious bronchitis

• Infectious Coryza

• Interstitial Pneumonia

  Also searched as: Pneumonia, Interstitial

• Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis)

  Also searched as: Infectious Tracheobronchitis; Kennel Cough; kennel cough

• Nasal Inflammation

  Also searched as: Nasal Problems, Inflammation

• Parainfluenza

• Pneumonia in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: pneumonia

• Rhinitis

• Sinusitis

• Swine Influenza

• Tracheal Collapse

  Also searched as: Collapsing Trachea

• Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

  Also searched as: upper respiratory infections

This section gathers names of viral, bacterial and fungal conditions discussed in veterinary care, including common canine and feline infections. Exposure, testing and prevention questions belong with your veterinarian. Use the directory to locate a term, then contact us about products specifically prescribed for your pet’s diagnosed condition.

• African Swine Fever

• Anaplasmosis

• Avian Influenza

• Avian Mycoplasmosis

  Also searched as: mycoplasmosis

  A group term; the organism and bird species involved need to be established.

• Bovine Brucellosis

  Also searched as: brucellosis

• Bovine Leukemia Virus Infection

• Bovine Tuberculosis

• Calicivirus (General Term)

  Also searched as: Calicivirus

  A virus-group term; confirm the species and diagnosis with your veterinarian.

• Canine Distemper

  Also searched as: Distemper

• Canine Parvovirus

  Also searched as: Parvo; Canine parvovirus (parvo)

• Classical Swine Fever

• Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

  Also searched as: Coccidiomycosis; Valley Fever

• Ehrlichiosis

  Also searched as: Ehrlichia

• Enterotoxemia in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: enterotoxemia

• Equine Herpesvirus Infection

• Equine Infectious Anemia

• Equine Viral Arteritis

• Feline Calicivirus

• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

  Also searched as: Feline Aids; FIV

• Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

  Also searched as: FIP

• Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

  Also searched as: FeLV

• Feline Panleukopenia

• Foot Rot in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: foot rot

• Fowl Cholera

• Fowlpox

• Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis)

  Also searched as: Johne’s disease; Johne's disease; paratuberculosis

• Leptospirosis

• Lyme Disease (Borreliosis)

  Also searched as: Borreliosis; Lyme Disease

• Marek’s Disease

  Also searched as: Marek's disease

• Newcastle Disease

• Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED)

  Also searched as: PED; porcine epidemic diarrhea

• Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

  Also searched as: PRRS; porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome

• Pseudorabies

• Rabies

• Sore Mouth (Orf / Contagious Ecthyma)

  Also searched as: sore mouth (orf); sore mouth; orf; contagious ecthyma

• Swine Brucellosis

• Swine Dysentery

• Tetanus

• Tick Fever (General Term)

  Also searched as: Tick Fever

  A broad label that may refer to different tick-borne diseases; a specific diagnosis is needed.

Different parasites have different life cycles and require an appropriate prevention or treatment plan. This section includes intestinal worms, protozoal infections and heartworm disease. Your veterinarian can recommend testing and identify the right product for your pet’s species, health and exposure. Ask us about availability of the prescribed product.

• Barber Pole Worm Infection (Haemonchosis)

  Also searched as: barber pole worms; Haemonchus contortus; haemonchosis

• Coccidia

• Coccidiosis in Poultry

  Also searched as: coccidiosis

• Coccidiosis in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: coccidiosis

• Ear Mites

• Equine Piroplasmosis

• Gastrointestinal Worm Infections in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: gastrointestinal worm infections incl barber pole worms; gastrointestinal worm infections

• Giardia

  Also searched as: giardiasis

• Heartworm Disease

• Hookworms

• Intestinal Parasites

• Intestinal Worm Infections

  A broad group of infections. The relevant worm species varies by animal species and exposure.

• Lice and Mite Infestations in Sheep and Goats

  Also searched as: lice or mite infestations; lice infestations; mite infestations

• Roundworms

• Tapeworms

• Toxoplasmosis

• Whipworms

• Worms (General Term)

  Also searched as: "Worms"

  A broad parasite term. The parasite type must be identified to choose an appropriate care plan.

Neurologic conditions can involve the brain, spinal cord or nerves and may affect movement, balance or behavior. The same outward sign can have different causes, so veterinary evaluation matters. Browse these terms to prepare for a discussion about your pet’s diagnosis and any prescribed medicines or monitoring requirements.

• Cauda Equina Syndrome

• Cervical Disc Disease

  Also searched as: Disc Disease, Cervical

• Cognitive Dysfunction

• Degenerative Myelopathy

  Also searched as: Myelopathy, Degenerative

• Epilepsy

• Geriatric Vestibular Disease

• GVS (Abbreviation)

  Also searched as: GVS

  An abbreviation supplied in this directory. Confirm its intended meaning with your veterinarian.

• Hydrocephalus

  Also searched as: "Water on the Brain"

• Idiopathic Epilepsy

  Also searched as: Idiopathic Eplilepsy

• Lumbar Disc Disease

  Also searched as: Disc Disease, Lumbar

• Lumbosacral Stenosis

• Seizures in Dogs

  Also searched as: Seizures, Dogs

• Thoracic Disc Disease

  Also searched as: Disc Disease, Thoracic

• Thoracolumbar Disc Disease

• Vestibular Disease

• Wobbler Syndrome

Bones, joints, muscles and supporting tissues work together to help pets move comfortably. Limping or reduced mobility can have several causes, including problems outside the musculoskeletal system. Your veterinarian identifies the source and recommends a plan. Our pharmacy can discuss prescribed products that form part of that care.

• Cruciate Ligament Disease

• Diskospondylitis

• Elbow Dysplasia

• Eosinophilic Myositis

• Hip Dysplasia

• Hoof Abscesses in Horses

  Also searched as: hoof abscesses

• Joint Luxation

  Also searched as: Luxation of Joints

• Laminitis in Horses

  Also searched as: laminitis

• Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

  Also searched as: Femoral Head Necrosis; Legg-Calve'-Perthes Disease

• Masticatory Myositis

• Navicular Disease

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteochondrosis

• Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)

  Also searched as: Bone, Infection; Osteomyelitis

• Panosteitis

• Patellar Luxation

• Temporalis Muscle Atrophy

  Also searched as: Temporalis Atrophy

A lump or mass needs veterinary assessment; its appearance alone does not establish a diagnosis. Tumors may be benign or malignant, and care depends on the type and extent of disease. This directory explains the vocabulary to discuss with your veterinary team, including any medicines they prescribe.

• Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma

• Black Tumors (Descriptive Term)

  Also searched as: Black Tumors

  A description of color, not a diagnosis. A veterinarian must identify the type of growth.

• Bladder Tumors

• Bone Cancer

• Cancer

• Cutaneous Hemangiosarcoma

  Also searched as: Hemangiosarcoma, Skin

• Hemangiosarcoma of the Spleen and Liver

  Also searched as: Hemangiosarcoma, Spleen and Liver

• Insulinoma

  Also searched as: Insulinoma (Insulin making tumor)

• Lipoma (Fatty Tumor)

  Also searched as: Fatty Tumors; Lipoma

• Lymphoma in Cats

  Also searched as: Lymphoma, Cats

• Lymphoma in Dogs

  Also searched as: Lymphoma, Dogs

• Mammary Tumors in Cats

  Also searched as: Breast Tumors, Cats; Mammary Tumors, Cats

• Mammary Tumors in Dogs

  Also searched as: Breast Tumors, Dogs; Mammary Tumors, Dogs

• Mast Cell Tumor

• Melanoma

• Multiple Myeloma

• Oral Tumors

  Also searched as: Mouth Tumors; Tumors, Oral

• Osteosarcoma

• Transitional Cell Tumors

• Tumors — General

  Also searched as: Tumors, General

Reproductive conditions can affect the prostate, testicles, uterus or mammary glands, and some arise around pregnancy or birth. A veterinarian must distinguish these problems and decide what care is needed. Explore the related terms here; difficulty giving birth or a suddenly unwell pet needs prompt veterinary attention.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

  Also searched as: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy; BPH

• Cryptorchidism

  Also searched as: Retained Testicles

• Dystocia (Difficult Birth)

  Also searched as: Difficult Birth; Dystocia

• Eclampsia (Milk Fever)

  Also searched as: Eclampsia; Milk Fever

• Mastitis (Mammary Inflammation)

  Also searched as: Breast Infections; Mastitis

• Mastitis in Cattle

  Also searched as: mastitis

• Metritis in Cattle

  Also searched as: metritis

• Missing or Retained Testicle

  Also searched as: Testicle, missing or retained

  A missing testicle and a retained testicle are not automatically the same diagnosis; veterinary examination is needed.

• Prostate Enlargement

• Prostatitis

• Pseudocyesis (False Pregnancy)

  Also searched as: False Pregnancy; Pseudocyesis

• Pyometra

Dental and oral disease can make eating uncomfortable and affect a pet’s wellbeing. In cats, gum inflammation and tooth resorption are among the conditions requiring veterinary attention. Medication may be only one part of an appropriate plan. Ask your veterinarian about examination, dental care and any prescribed products.

• Dental Disease in Cats

  Also searched as: dental disease

• Gingivitis in Cats

  Also searched as: Gums, Inflammation, Cats

• Stomatitis in Cats

  Also searched as: Mouth, Inflammation of, Cats; Oral Inflammation, Cats; Stomatitis, Cats

• Tooth Resorption in Cats

  Also searched as: Dental Resorption, Cats; Resorptive Lesions, Cats

Blood disorders may affect the number or function of blood cells, while immune disorders involve abnormal immune activity. These conditions require veterinary testing and an individualized care plan. Use this section to locate diagnostic terms and prepare questions about the medicines and follow-up your veterinarian recommends.

• Hemolytic Anemia

  Also searched as: Anemia, Hemolytic

• Immune-Mediated Anemia

• Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)

  Also searched as: IMHA

• Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP)

  Also searched as: IMTP; Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia

• Lupus

• Systemic Lupus

• Von Willebrand Disease

Hernias involve tissues passing through an opening and vary according to location and severity; a veterinarian determines whether repair or other care is needed. This section also includes heatstroke, a medical emergency. Sudden distress warrants veterinary attention, and these directory entries should never delay an emergency visit.

• Diaphragmatic Hernia

• Heatstroke

  Also searched as: Heat Stroke

• Hernias — General

  Also searched as: Hernia, all types

• Inguinal Hernia

• Perineal Hernia

• Scrotal Hernia

• Umbilical Hernia