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.

Red eyes

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

47 linked diseases

Red or bleeding gums

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

34 linked diseases

Red or swollen anal area

The area around the anus is red, swollen, or irritated, or a lump is visible just beside the anus.

5 linked diseases

Red, swollen or raw coronary band (just above the claws)

The band of skin just above the horny part of the claws (the coronary band) is red, warm, swollen, blistered, or has raw sores; th...

8 linked diseases

Reduced herd feed intake

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

19 linked diseases

Reduction

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

1090 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.

37 linked diseases

Refusing to move

The animal stays lying down or remains still and refuses to walk, because movement causes pain. In horses: the animal plants itsel...

102 linked diseases

Regurgitation

Passive rise of undigested food, without effort of vomiting.

45 linked diseases

Restlessness

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

80 linked diseases

Retained placenta

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

17 linked diseases

Reverse sneezing

The animal rapidly inhales air noisily through the nose several times in succession, with its neck stretched and elbows splayed ou...

4 linked diseases

Rolling on the ground

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

2 linked diseases

Rubbing against decor

The fish rubs against sand, stones or plants repeatedly.

169 linked diseases

Rubs against walls, posts or fences

The animal rubs its body, head, neck or hindquarters repeatedly and at length against a wall, post, fence, feed trough or tree. Wo...

8 linked diseases

Rubs the nose with a paw

The animal repeatedly passes its paw over its nose, or rubs its muzzle on the ground or against objects.

4 linked diseases

Ruffled feathers

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

44 linked diseases

Runny nose

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

126 linked diseases

Scabs and skin lesions

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

261 linked diseases

Scooting

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

14 linked diseases

Seizures

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

141 linked diseases

Several abortions in the herd within a short time

Several females in the same herd abort, or give birth to dead or very weak offspring, within days or weeks. Do not handle aborted...

12 linked diseases

Several animals in the group are itchy or rubbing

At the same time, several animals in the same group, shed or stable are scratching, nibbling, or rubbing against objects. A single...

6 linked diseases

Several animals in the group are lame

Several animals in the group are lame at the same time, or one after another over a period of days or weeks; some walk on their kn...

7 linked diseases

Several animals in the group coughing or with nasal discharge

In the same group, several animals are coughing (often when made to stand, walk, or go outside) or have nasal discharge, appearing...

10 linked diseases

Shortness of breath on exertion

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

36 linked diseases

Signs present for more than 3 weeks

The current problem started more than 3 weeks ago, although there have been better days.

49 linked diseases

Skin redness

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

135 linked diseases

Sneezing

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

35 linked diseases

Soft stools

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

303 linked diseases

Soft, mostly painless swelling beside the anus

A soft lump appears under the tail, on one side of the anus or both; the animal tolerates touch without showing obvious pain, and...

1 linked disease

Something red protrudes from the anus

A red or pink protrusion or bulge extends from the anus, either permanently or during straining.

3 linked diseases

Sore or swelling on the lip

A raw, sharply defined depression or thickening on the edge of the lip (usually the upper lip), on one or both sides, often causin...

4 linked diseases

Sores, scabs or blisters on the teats

The skin of the teats shows blisters, raw sores or scabs; the female often refuses to nurse or be milked because of pain. A warm,...

4 linked diseases

Staggering gait

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

109 linked diseases

Stiffness

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

85 linked diseases

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