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Coal-tar poisoning

Coal-tar Poisoning

Cocaine poisoning

Poisonings from Illicit and Abused Drugs: Cocaine

Coccidioidomycosis

List of ZoonosesTables

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats: Infectious Diseases of the Liver
    Fungal Infections in Cats: Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Dogs: Infectious Diseases of the Liver
    Fungal Infections in Dogs: Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

  • in horses

  • Fungal Infections (Mycoses) in Horses: Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

    Coccidiosis

  • in cats

  • Disorders Caused by Protozoa of the Digestive System in Cats: Coccidiosis

  • in dogs

  • Disorders Caused by Protozoa in the Digestive System of Dogs: Coccidiosis

  • in ferrets

  • Infectious Diseases of Ferrets: Parasites

  • in rabbits

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Intestinal Diseases

  • in reptiles

  • Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles: Coccidial Organisms

    Cockatiels

    see also Birds
    Popular Companion BirdsTables
    Breeding and Reproduction of Pet Birds: Birth Defects and Developmental Problems

  • eyelid atresia in

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Pet Birds: Birth Defects and Developmental Problems

  • gout in

  • Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders of Pet Birds

  • one week post-purchase syndrome

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Pet Birds: Birth Defects and Developmental Problems

  • splay leg

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Pet Birds: Birth Defects and Developmental Problems

    Cockatoos

    see also Birds
    Popular Companion BirdsTables

  • cloacal prolapse in

  • Reproductive Disorders of Pet Birds: Cloacal Prolapse (Vent Prolapse)

  • psittacine beak and feather disease

  • Skin and Feather Disorders of Pet Birds: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (Circovirus)

  • sarcocystosis in

  • Lung and Airway Disorders of Pet Birds: Respiratory Parasites

  • tapeworms in

  • Digestive Disorders of Pet Birds: Gastrointestinal Parasites

    Codeine

    Drugs Used to Treat Lung and Airway Disorders: Cough Suppressants

  • poisoning from

  • Poisonings from Illicit and Abused Drugs: Opiates

    Coenuriasis

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Coenurosis

  • in dogs

  • Central Nervous System Disorders Caused by Parasites in Dogs: Tapeworms

  • in horses

  • Central Nervous System Disorders Caused by Parasites in Horses: Tapeworms

    Coffee weed poisoning

    Plants Poisonous to Animals: Range Plants of Temperate North AmericaTables

    Coggins test

    Typical Veterinary Prepurchase ExaminationSidebars

    Cognitive dysfunction

    Behavior Problems in Dogs: Other Canine Behavior Problems

    Colibacillosis

  • in potbellied pigs

  • Disorders and Diseases of Potbellied Pigs: Colibacillosis

  • in rabbits

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Intestinal Diseases

    Colic

  • emergency treatment of

  • Emergency Care for Horses: Nasogastric Intubation

  • in horses

  • Digestive Disorders of Horses: General Signs of Digestive System Disorders
    Colic in Horses
    Common Causes of Colic (Abdominal Pain) in HorsesSidebars

  • signs of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Horses: Digestive System
    Common Signs of ColicSidebars

    Colitis-X

  • in horses

  • Intestinal Disorders Other than Colic in Horses: Colitis-X

    Collagenous nevi

  • in cats

  • Tumors of the Skin in Cats: Benign Fibroblastic Tumors

  • in dogs

  • Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Benign Fibroblastic Tumors

  • in horses

  • Tumors of the Skin in Horses: Collagenous Nevi

    Collar galls

    Saddle Sores (Collar Galls) in Horses

    Collars

  • insecticidal

  • How Drugs are Given in Animals: Drugs Applied to the Skin or Mucous Membranes

    Collie eye anomaly

    Disorders of the Retina, Choroid, and Optic Disk (Ocular Fundus) in Dogs: Collie Eye Anomaly

    Collie nose

    Nasal Dermatoses in Dogs

    Coloboma

  • in kittens

  • Disorders of the Eyelids in Cats: Abnormalities in the Shape, Outline, or Form of the Eye

    Colon

  • inflammation of

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Cats: Inflammation of the Large Intestine

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs: Inflammation of the Large Intestine

    Colorado tick fever

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Color dilution alopecia

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs: Hereditary Hair Loss (Alopecia)

    Columnaris disease

    Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Disorders Caused by Bacteria

    Combination therapy

  • as cancer treatment

  • Cancer Treatment: Combination Therapy

    Comfort index

    Providing a Home for a Horse: Housing
    Using the Comfort Index to Avoid Summertime Heat StressTables

    Common digital extensor tendon

  • rupture of

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Carpus and Metacarpus in Horses: Rupture of the Common Digital Extensor Tendon

    Companion animals

  • and humans

  • Health and the Human-Animal Bond

    Complete blood count

    Types of Veterinary Medical Tests: Hematology

    Compulsive behavior

  • in cats

  • Behavior Problems in Cats: Other Feline Behavior Problems

  • in dogs

  • Behavior Problems in Dogs: Other Canine Behavior Problems

    Computed tomography (CT)

    Diagnostic Imaging: Computed Tomography

    Conditioning

  • of cats

  • Behavior Modification in Cats: Behavior Modification Techniques

  • of dogs

  • Behavior Modification in Dogs: Behavior Modification Techniques

  • of horses

  • Behavior Modification in Horses

    Congenital deafness

    see Deafness

    Congenital disorders

  • affecting multiple body systems

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Cats

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Dogs

  • in horses

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems in Horses

  • causes of

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Cats: Genetic Factors

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Dogs: Genetic Factors

  • in horses

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems in Horses: Genetic Factors

  • of musculoskeletal system

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Cats

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Horses

  • of nervous system

  • in cats

  • Nervous System Disorders and Effects of Injuries in Cats: Mechanisms of Disease
    Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Cats

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Nervous System Disorders and Effects of Injuries in Horses: Mechanisms of Disease
    Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Horses

    Congenital heart defects

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats

  • aortic stenosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Aortic Stenosis

  • atrial septal defects

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects
    Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects

  • cor triatriatum sinister

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Cor Triatriatum Sinister

  • endocardial fibroelastosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Endocardial Fibroelastosis

  • mitral valve dysplasia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Mitral and Triscuspid Valve Dysplasia

  • patent ductus arteriosus

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

  • pulmonic stenosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Pulmonic Stenosis

  • tetralogy of Fallot

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Tetralogy of Fallot

  • tricuspid valve dysplasia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Mitral and Triscuspid Valve Dysplasia

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs

  • aortic stenosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Aortic Stenosis

  • atrial septal defects

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Atrial Septal Defects

  • cor triatriatum dexter

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Cor Triatriatum Dexter

  • mitral stenosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Mitral Stenosis

  • mitral valve dysplasia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Mitral Valve Dysplasia

  • patent ductus arteriosus

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

  • peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Hernias Between the Abdomen and Membrane Surrounding the Heart

  • persistent right aortic arch

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Persistent Right Aortic Arch

  • pulmonic stenosis

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Pulmonic Stenosis

  • tetralogy of Fallot

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Tetralogy of Fallot

  • tricuspid dysplasia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Tricuspid Dysplasia

  • ventricular septal defects

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Ventricular Septal Defects

  • in horses

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Horses

  • patent ductus arteriosus

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Horses: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

  • tetralogy of Fallot

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Horses: Tetralogy of Fallot

  • tricuspid dysplasia

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Horses: Tricuspid Dysplasia (Atresia)

  • ventricular septal defects

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Horses: Ventricular Septal Defects

    Congenital megaesophagus

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Cats: Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disorders

    Congenital papillomas

  • of foals

  • Tumors of the Skin in Horses: Warts (Papillomas)

    Congestive heart failure

  • in dogs

  • Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs: Abnormalities of the Cardiovascular System

  • in hamsters

  • Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters: Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders

  • treatment of

  • Drugs Used to Treat Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

    Conidiobolomycosis

  • in horses

  • Fungal Infections (Mycoses) in Horses: Zygomycosis (Basidiobolomycosis, Conidiobolomycosis)

    Conjunctiva

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Cats

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Horses

    Conjunctivitis

  • in birds

  • Eye Disorders of Pet Birds

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Cats: Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

  • in chinchillas

  • Disorders and Diseases of Chinchillas: Conjunctivitis

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Dogs: Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

  • in guinea pigs

  • Disorders and Diseases of Guinea Pigs: Eye and Ear Disorders

  • in hamsters

  • Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters: Eye and Ear Disorders

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Horses: Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

  • in rabbits

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Eye and Ear Disorders

  • in reptiles

  • Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles: Eye Abscesses and Conjunctivitis

    Constipation

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Cats: Constipation

  • in chinchillas

  • Disorders and Diseases of Chinchillas: Constipation

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs: Constipation

  • in hamsters

  • Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters: Constipation

  • in potbellied pigs

  • Disorders and Diseases of Potbellied Pigs: Constipation

  • in sugar gliders

  • Disorders and Diseases of Sugar Gliders: Constipation

    Constricted toe syndrome

    Breeding and Reproduction of Pet Birds: Birth Defects and Developmental Problems

    Contagious ecthyma

  • in dogs

  • Contagious Ecthyma (Orf, Contagious Pustular Dermatitis, Sore Mouth) in Dogs
    List of ZoonosesTables

    Contagious equine metritis

    Contagious Equine Metritis

    Contracted flexor tendons

  • of foals

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Horses: Contracted Flexor Tendons

  • of horses

  • Developmental Orthopedic Disease in Horses: Contracted Flexor Tendons

    Contracted heel

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Foot in Horses: Contracted Heels

    Conures

    Popular Companion BirdsTables

    Coonhound paralysis

    Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves in Dogs: Inflammatory Disorders

    Copper-associated hepatopathy

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Digestive System in Cats: Liver

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Digestive System of Dogs: Liver

    Copper poisoning

    Copper Poisoning

    Coprophagia

  • in horses

  • Behavior Problems in Horses

    Cornea

  • deterioration of

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Cats: Corneal Deterioration

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Dogs: Corneal Deterioration

  • ulcers of

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Cats: Inflammation of the Cornea (Keratitis)

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Dogs: Corneal Ulcers (Ulcerative Keratitis)

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Horses: Corneal Ulcers

    Corneal inflammation

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Dogs: Inflammation of the Outer Cornea

    Corneal sequestration

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Cornea in Cats: Corneal Sequestration (Corneal Black Spot)

    Cornifying epitheliomas

  • in dogs

  • Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Cornifying Epitheliomas
    Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Cornifying Epitheliomas

    Corns

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Foot in Horses: Bruised Sole and Corns

    Coronavirus

  • infection in rats

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rats: Sialodacryoadenitis and Rat Coronavirus Infection

  • vaccination in dogs

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Dogs: VaccinationsTables

    Corrosive agents

  • poisoning from

  • Household Hazards: Corrosives

    Corticosteroids

    Drugs Used to Treat Lung and Airway Disorders: Anti-inflammatory Drugs
    Drugs Used to Treat Skin Disorders: Hormonal Treatment
    Drugs Used to Treat Inflammation: Corticosteroids

  • for allergic asthma

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Allergic Asthma

  • for eye inflammation

  • Drugs Used to Treat Eye Disorders: Drugs Used to Treat Inflammation

  • in pain management

  • Drugs Used to Relieve Pain: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Corticosteroids

    Corticotropin

    Major HormonesTables

    Cortisol

    Major HormonesTables

    Cor triatriatum dexter

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Dogs: Cor Triatriatum Dexter

    Cor triatriatum sinister

  • in cats

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats: Cor Triatriatum Sinister

    Cottonseed poisoning

    Gossypol Poisoning

    Coughs

  • in dogs

  • Tracheobronchitis (Bronchitis) in Dogs: Infectious Tracheobronchitis of Dogs (Kennel Cough)

    Cough suppressants

    Drugs Used to Treat Lung and Airway Disorders: Cough Suppressants
    Cough Suppressants*Tables

    Coumaphos poisoning

    Insecticide Poisoning: Organophosphates

    Counterconditioning

    see also Conditioning

  • of cats

  • Behavior Modification in Cats: Behavior Modification Techniques

  • of dogs

  • Behavior Modification in Dogs: Behavior Modification Techniques

  • of horses

  • Behavior Modification in Horses

    Cowpox

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Coxitis

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Hip in Horses: Coxitis

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