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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.

Pale mucous membranes

Discolored gums and mucous membranes, a sign of anemia or poor blood circulation.

35 linked diseases

Pale or bluish comb

The crest and wattles lose their bright red color, turning pale or purplish.

1 linked disease

Paralysis

Loss of the ability to mobilize one or more limbs, partial or complete.

13 linked diseases

Passing small amounts of urine

Frequent passages to emit only a few drops, often with visible effort.

5 linked diseases

Prolapse

Externalization of an internal organ (vagina, uterus or rectum) by natural means. Veterinary emergency.

2 linked diseases

Rapid breathing

Increased respiratory rate at rest, without prior effort or high heat.

44 linked diseases

Red eyes

Redness of the eye or conjunctiva, sometimes accompanied by blinking or rubbing.

17 linked diseases

Red or bleeding gums

The margins of the gums are bright red, swollen, and bleed on contact or during eating.

5 linked diseases

Reduced herd feed intake

Several animals in the group eat significantly less, and the trough or rack empties more slowly.

7 linked diseases

Reduction

State of marked prostration: the animal remains lying down, responds little to requests and isolates itself.

150 linked diseases

Refusing to jump or climb

The animal avoids the stairs, the car, the sofa, even though it used to do so without difficulty.

7 linked diseases

Refusing to move

The animal remains planted in place, shifts its weight backwards or refuses to move forward.

9 linked diseases

Regurgitation

Passive rise of undigested food, without effort of vomiting.

5 linked diseases

Restlessness

The animal constantly changes position, cannot find rest, gets up and lies down again.

13 linked diseases

Retained placenta

The husks are not expelled in the hours following birth and remain hanging.

5 linked diseases

Rolling on the ground

The animal throws itself and rolls on the ground repeatedly, gets up and then starts again.

1 linked disease

Rubbing against decor

The fish rubs against sand, stones or plants repeatedly.

1 linked disease

Ruffled feathers

The bird remains in a ball, feathers ruffled, motionless away from the group.

5 linked diseases

Runny nose

Clear, thick, or purulent discharge from one or both nostrils.

26 linked diseases

Scabs and skin lesions

Plaques, crusts, pustules, or thickened areas on the skin, with or without itching.

38 linked diseases

Scooting

The animal sits and rubs its hindquarters on the ground while moving forward on its front legs.

2 linked diseases

Seizures

Attacks of involuntary muscle contractions, with or without loss of consciousness. Any crisis warrants a consultation.

23 linked diseases

Shortness of breath on exertion

The animal tires quickly while walking or playing, stops, takes a long breath before leaving.

9 linked diseases

Skin redness

The skin is red, hot or irritated, often on the stomach, between the legs or around the muzzle.

8 linked diseases

Sneezing

Reflex expulsion of air through the nose, often linked to irritation or infection of the upper respiratory tract.

10 linked diseases

Soft stools

Soft but still formed stools — distinct from diarrhea, where they are watery.

11 linked diseases

Staggering gait

Loss of coordination of movements (ataxia): the animal staggers, crosses its limbs or falls.

36 linked diseases

Stiffness

Mechanical and stiff gait, especially upon waking or after a period of rest.

9 linked diseases

Stopped ruminating

The animal has stopped ruminating, or does so for much less time than usual.

12 linked diseases

Strong skin odour

Unusual and stubborn smell from the coat, which returns quickly after washing.

2 linked diseases

Stunted growth

The young animal grows more slowly than its peers of the same age despite a correct diet.

39 linked diseases

Swelling

Localized increase in volume (abdomen, limb, face, lymph nodes) with sudden or gradual onset.

48 linked diseases

Swollen ear

The pinna of the ear feels swollen, warm, or thickened compared to the other side.

1 linked disease

Swollen lymph nodes

Increase in volume of one or more palpable lymph nodes, particularly under the jaw or in front of the shoulder.

23 linked diseases

Swollen or missing testicle

A testicle is larger, harder, painful, or has not descended into the bursae.

2 linked diseases

Swollen udder

Hot, hard, painful or enlarged area or udder.

9 linked diseases

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