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Horse

Difficulty Breathing (Dyspnea) in Horses

Dyspnea is difficulty breathing. In horses, it is characterized by an increased effort to breathe, usually evident in the character, rate, and rhythm of respiration.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 17, 2022

4 min read

Horse

Nasal Discharge in Horses

Nasal discharge is an excretion of fluids from one or both nostrils. It varies in intensity and severity in horses, from clear to discolored and from innocuous to life threatening

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Coughing, the act of suddenly expelling air from the lungs, is a common symptom in horses. It can be caused by an array of underlying conditions, such as equine asthma and bacterial or viral infections

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 15, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Pale Gums in Dogs

Pale gums are when the normal pink color of the gums turns pale or white, usually due to a serious underlying health problem.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 14, 2022

6 min read

Horse

Yellow Eyes or Skin (Jaundice) in Horses

Jaundice, also known as icterus, is yellowing of the skin, gums and whites of the eyes. Horses showing jaundice require prompt veterinary assessment, as causes range from not eating to liver dysfunction or excessive breakdown of red blood cells

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 11, 2022

4 min read

Cat

Constipation (Difficulty Defecating) in Cats

Constipation is straining to defecate when the colon is full. Constipation is not to be confused with diarrhea which may cause straining to defecate when the colon is empty and irritated.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 11, 2022

4 min read

Dog

Limited Mobility in Dogs

Limited mobility in dogs is difficulty or reluctance to perform the usual activities of daily living. A dog who has trouble going up or down stairs, has difficulty getting in and out of the car, is reluctant to jump up or down from furniture or up onto people, or is stiff getting up after sleeping has limited mobility

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 11, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Rapid Breathing (Tachypnea) in Dogs

Rapid breathing (also called tachypnea, polypnea, or shortness of breath) is characterized by sustained periods of short, frequent breaths.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 8, 2022

4 min read

Cat

Blue (Cyanotic) Gums in Cats

Blue gums are the most noticeable symptom of cyanosis. Cyanosis is the blue or purple discoloration of mucous membranes or skin caused by poor oxygenation.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 4, 2022

3 min read

Horse

Bloody Urine (Hematuria/Hemoglobinuria/Myoglobinuria) in Horses

Brown or bloody urine in horses is urine that appears darker than usual as it exits the body. Brown or bloody urine is a symptom of urinary tract bleeding, breakdown of red blood cells, or muscle damage in the horse’s body

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 2, 2022

4 min read

Cat