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- 2. A hormonal disorder where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly; common in overweight cats and dogs.
- 5. A fatal viral disease affecting the central nervous system of mammals, transmissible to humans through bites.
- 6. A condition where the thyroid gland underproduces hormones, leading to weight gain, lethargy, and skin issues.
- 7. A protozoan parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea, weight loss) in dogs and cats.
- 9. A life-threatening uterine infection in unspayed female dogs and cats, usually requiring emergency surgery.
- 10. Inflammation of the pancreas causing vomiting, abdominal pain, and lethargy in both cats and dogs.
- 13. A condition in dogs where the gland of the third eyelid prolapses and becomes visible as a red mass in the inner corner of the eye.
- 14. A genetic condition where the hip joint doesn't fit properly, causing pain and arthritis in dogs.
- 15. A contagious fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and nails of dogs, cats, and humans.
- 19. A common illness in cats, usually caused by herpesvirus or calicivirus, leading to sneezing, nasal discharge, and eye inflammation.
- 20. A virus similar to HIV in humans that weakens a cat’s immune system over time.
- 25. A contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by influenza viruses, resulting in coughing, fever, and nasal discharge.
- 26. A parasitic infection caused by ingesting flea larvae or raw meat.
- 27. An intestinal disease caused by protozoa, resulting in diarrhea and weight loss in young or stressed animals.
- 28. A highly contagious viral illness affecting dogs, especially puppies, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), and dehydration.
- 29. An inflammation of the outer ear canal in dogs or cats, often due to infection, allergies, or parasites (like ear mites).
- 30. A common condition in older cats (and sometimes dogs), where the kidneys gradually lose function over time.
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- 1. A life-threatening condition in large dogs where the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, cutting off blood flow and requiring emergency surgery.
- 3. An overproduction of thyroid hormone in older cats, leading to weight loss, increased appetite, and hyperactivity.
- 4. Asthma A chronic respiratory condition in cats causing wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing due to airway inflammation.
- 8. A parasitic disease, which cats can spread through their feces; can also infect humans and other animals.
- 11. A neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures in dogs and cats, often idiopathic (unknown cause) or genetic.
- 12. A retrovirus that weakens a cat's immune system, making it more susceptible to infections and some cancers.
- 16. A respiratory infection in dogs caused by a combination of viruses and bacteria, leading to a dry, hacking cough.
- 17. A severe viral disease in cats causing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and immune suppression.
- 18. A skin condition in dogs (rare in cats) caused by Demodex mites, leading to hair loss, redness, and scaly skin, usually due to a weakened immune system.
- 21. A bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, causing fever, joint pain, and lethargy in dogs.
- 22. A bacterial infection transmitted through water or urine of infected animals, affecting the liver and kidneys of dogs.
- 23. A serious condition where parasitic worms (Dirofilaria immitis) live in the heart and lungs of dogs (and sometimes cats), causing respiratory and heart problems.
- 24. A contagious and often fatal virus in dogs that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.