Symptoms

Observable signs in animals, and the diseases that may be associated with them. A symptom is not a diagnosis: only a veterinarian can make one.

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.

A thread or string hangs from the mouth or anus

A thread, wool, elastic band, or ribbon is visible under the tongue or protruding from the anus. Never pull on it.

2 linked diseases

Abnormal hive odour

Smell of putrefaction or glue that is released when opening the hive.

2 linked diseases

Abnormal milk

Milk that is lumpy, watery, colored, or contains clots or blood.

5 linked diseases

Abnormal swimming

The fish swims on its side, stays on the surface or on the bottom, or moves in fits and starts.

288 linked diseases

Abortion

Termination of pregnancy with expulsion of a non-viable fetus. Multiple abortions occurring close together in a herd are referred...

37 linked diseases

Bad breath

Unpleasant and persistent oral odor, most often of dental origin.

68 linked diseases

Bad ear odour

Unusual and strong odor that comes from the ear when approaching the animal's head.

14 linked diseases

Behaviour change

The animal is no longer itself: more fearful, more clingy, more irritable, for no apparent reason.

149 linked diseases

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Black stools

Very dark, almost black, tarry-looking stools, different from the usual color.

13 linked diseases

Bloating

Visible distension of the abdomen or left flank due to accumulation of gas. In ruminants, acute bloat is an emergency.

257 linked diseases

Blood in stools

Bright red blood or streaks of blood on or in the stool. Digested blood, black like tar, corresponds to "Black stools" (81).

81 linked diseases

Blood in urine

Pink, red or brown urine. May arise from the urinary tract or from destruction of red blood cells.

21 linked diseases

Bluish or purple gums or tongue

The inside of the mouth is no longer pink but appears bluish, gray, or purple.

9 linked diseases

Breathes with the mouth open

The animal breathes with the mouth open, sometimes with the tongue out and neck extended, either at rest or after mild exertion. I...

19 linked diseases

Bumping into objects

The animal bumps into furniture, looks for its bearings, hesitates in a place that it knows well.

21 linked diseases

Changed, hoarse or weaker voice

Your pet's usual bark, meow, or cry sounds different: rougher, weaker, hoarse, or almost silent. This is not about the animal voca...

1 linked disease

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Circling

Repeatedly moving in a circle, always in the same direction, or walking aimlessly against a wall.

29 linked diseases

Closed or half-closed eye

The animal keeps one eye closed or squints its eyelids, often avoiding light.

24 linked diseases

Cloudy or opaque eye

The transparency of the eye is lost: the pupil appears whitish, gray or milky instead of being black and clear.

43 linked diseases

Constant licking

Repeated and prolonged licking of the same area, sometimes until the hair disappears.

85 linked diseases

Constipation

Infrequent, hard and dry stools, or no bowel movement for several days.

23 linked diseases

Cough

A sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the respiratory tract. It may be dry or wet, occasional or persistent.

95 linked diseases

Crusted, damaged or eroded ear margins

Crusts, flaking, hair loss, or open sores on the edge of the ear flap; the edge may appear eroded or jagged.

3 linked diseases

Crusts or lesions on ear flaps, elbows or hocks

Crusts, redness, hair loss or small wounds on the ear flap (often at the edge), on the elbows or on the hocks (point of the hind l...

2 linked diseases

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Damaged fins

The fins are frayed, eaten away at the edges or covered with a veil.

107 linked diseases

Dandruff or flaking skin

White or grayish scales in the coat, dry skin that comes off in thin patches.

34 linked diseases

Dark urine

Brown, orange or port-colored urine, to be distinguished from simply concentrated urine.

30 linked diseases

Dead bees in front of the hive

Clusters of dead or dying bees on the flight board or at the foot of the hive.

3 linked diseases

Deformed or swollen nose or face

Bump on the bridge of the nose, uneven cheeks or face, or visible swelling in a nostril.

4 linked diseases

Deformed wings

Bees are born with atrophied or crumpled wings and cannot fly.

8 linked diseases

Dehydration

Skin that remains wrinkled, sunken eyes, dry mucous membranes: the animal has lost too much water.

295 linked diseases

Dental tartar

Hard, yellow or brown deposit at the base of the teeth, especially visible on the back teeth.

1 linked disease

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Depigmented, crusted or ulcerated nose

The nose loses its color (becoming pink or gray), or develops crusts or sores, especially around the nostrils.

4 linked diseases

Diarrhea

Loose or watery stools, more frequent than normal. Can lead to rapid dehydration, especially in young animals.

454 linked diseases

Difficult birthing

Prolonged efforts without expulsion, or intervention necessary to get the little one out.

8 linked diseases

Difficulty breathing

Rapid, noisy, or labored breathing. This is a sign of veterinary emergency.

277 linked diseases

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