Across
- 1. Disease of the heart muscle affecting its ability to pump blood efficiently.
- 6. Chronic respiratory disease causing airway inflammation and difficulty breathing (common in cats).
- 9. Overproduction of thyroid hormone, common in older cats, leading to weight loss and hyperactivity.
- 10. Disease Includes tartar buildup, gingivitis, and periodontal disease; can lead to tooth loss.
- 13. Inflammation of the brain often caused by infections or immune-mediated conditions.
- 16. Contagious virus in cats that suppresses the immune system and can cause cancer.
- 20. Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal discharge, and fever.
- 28. Inflammation of the skin, which can be due to allergies, parasites, or infections.
- 30. Contagious fungal infection causing circular patches of hair loss and scaling skin.
- 32. Chronic or acute loss of kidney function, affecting waste removal from the body.
- 34. Inflammation of joints causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
- 36. Includes hepatitis and cirrhosis; affects digestion, metabolism, and toxin removal.
- 37. Contagious respiratory illness in dogs, causing coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge.
- 38. Tick-borne protozoal infection affecting red blood cells, leading to anemia and fever.
- 39. Parasitic disease from Toxoplasma gondii, usually mild but can be serious in pregnant or immunocompromised individuals.
- 40. Inflammation and infection of the tissues surrounding teeth, leading to tooth loss.
Down
- 2. Underactive thyroid gland, common in dogs, leading to weight gain, lethargy, and skin issues.
- 3. A metabolic disorder where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, causing high blood sugar.
- 4. Inflammation of the pancreas, often due to high-fat diets or underlying disease.
- 5. Frequent loose or watery bowel movements due to infections, diet, or disease.
- 7. A virus in cats that weakens the immune system, similar to HIV in humans.
- 8. Formation of stones in the urinary tract, causing pain, blood in urine, or blockage.
- 11. Chronic skin condition involving itchy, inflamed, or dry skin (also known as atopic dermatitis).
- 12. Allergic reaction to flea saliva causing severe itching and hair loss.
- 14. Opacity of the eye’s lens leading to vision impairment or blindness.
- 15. Inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup and bacterial infection.
- 17. Fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmissible to humans through bites.
- 18. Allergic skin disease triggered by environmental allergens like pollen, mold, or dust mites.
- 19. A contagious viral disease in dogs affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
- 21. Fungal infection caused by Candida species; can affect skin, ears, or mucous membranes.
- 22. Intestinal infection caused by the Giardia parasite, leading to diarrhea and weight loss.
- 23. Inflammation of the intestines, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
- 24. Abnormal growth, infection, or inflammation of the claws.
- 25. Highly contagious viral disease in dogs causing severe vomiting and diarrhea, often fatal if untreated.
- 26. Bacterial infection in skin folds, common in brachycephalic breeds with excess skin.
- 27. Skin disease caused by mites, resulting in hair loss, itching, and scabs.
- 29. Bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules, scabs, and inflammation.
- 31. Bacterial disease spread via urine-contaminated water; can cause kidney and liver damage.
- 33. Inflammation of the bile ducts, often seen in cats, sometimes linked with liver or pancreatic disease.
- 35. Inflammation of the conjunctiva (the tissue around the eye); often called “pink eye.”