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Pacheco's disease		Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Pet Birds: Pacheco's Disease (Pacheco's Herpesvirus)

Pain

assessment methods		Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals

behaviors in animals		Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals: Behavioral Changes

signs of		Signs of Pain in Pets Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals: Behavioral Changes Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Recognizing Cancer Pain

treatment of		Pain Treatment

types of		Types of Pain

Pain management		Pain Management

in cancer		Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Giving Medication Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Providing Comfort Care

drugs used for		Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Giving Medication

complementary and alternative therapies		Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pain

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

in emergency care		Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: Pain Control

local anesthetics in		Drugs Used to Relieve Pain: Local Pain Relief

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for		Drugs Used to Relieve Pain: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Corticosteroids

opioids for		Drugs Used to Relieve Pain: Opioids

and quality of life		The HHHHHMM Scale

Pain scales		Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals: Pain Scales

Palmar carpal ligament breakdown

in cats		Joint Disorders in Cats: Palmar Carpal Ligament Breakdown

in dogs		Joint Disorders in Dogs: Palmar Carpal Ligament Breakdown

Palmar intercarpal ligament tear

in horses		Disorders of the Carpus and Metacarpus in Horses: Torn Medial Palmar Intercarpal Ligament

Pancreatic abscesses

in cats		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Abscesses

in dogs		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Abscesses

Pancreatic cancer

in cats		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Cancers

in dogs		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Cancers

Pancreatic disorders

in cats		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats

abscesses		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Abscesses

exocrine pancreatic insufficiency		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

pancreatic cancer		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Cancers

pancreatitis		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis)

pseudocysts		Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Pseudocyst

in dogs		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs

abscesses		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Abscesses

exocrine pancreatic insufficiency		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

pancreatic cancer		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Cancers

pancreatitis		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis)

pseudocysts		Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Panhypopituitarism

adult-onset

in cats		Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Cats: Adult-onset Panhypopituitarism

in dogs		Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Dogs: Adult-onset Panhypopituitarism

juvenile-onset

in dogs		Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Dogs: Juvenile-onset Panhypopituitarism (Pituitary Dwarfism)

Panleukopenia

vaccination in cats		Vaccines Required or Recommended for Cats*

Pannus

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

Panosteitis

in dogs		Bone Disorders in Dogs: Panosteitis

Papillar stomatitis

in horses		Disorders of the Mouth in Horses: Papillar Stomatitis

Papilledema

in dogs		Disorders of the Optic Nerve in Dogs: Papilledema

Papillitis		Eye Emergencies: Inflammation of the Optic Nerve

Papillomas

of birds		Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Pet Birds: Other Herpesvirus Infections

of cats		Tumors of the Skin in Cats: Warts (Papillomas)

of dogs		Disorders of the Mouth in Dogs: Viral Warts and Papillomas Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Warts (Papillomas)

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

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

of rabbits		Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Papillomas

of reptiles		Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles: Papillomas

Papillomatosis

in birds		Digestive Disorders of Pet Birds: Papillomatosis

Parafilaria multipapillosa infestation

in horses		Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Horses: Parafilaria multipapillosa Infestation (Summer Bleeding)

Paragonimiasis (lung fluke disease)		List of Zoonoses

Parakeets		see also Birds Popular Companion Birds

Paralysis

caused by tumors

in dogs		Leg Paralysis in Dogs: Paralysis from Tumors

facial

in cats		Facial Paralysis in Cats

in dogs		Facial Paralysis in Dogs

in horses		Facial Paralysis in Horses

hyperkalemic periodic

in horses		Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Horses: Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disorders

of the leg

in cats		Leg Paralysis in Cats

in dogs		Leg Paralysis in Dogs

in horses		Leg Paralysis in Horses

from ticks

in cats		Tick Paralysis in Cats

in dogs		Tick Paralysis in Dogs

Paramyxovirus infections

in snakes		Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles: Paramyxovirus

Paranasal sinus disorders

in horses		Disorders of the Paranasal Sinuses in Horses

Paraneoplastic neuropathy

in dogs		Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves in Dogs: Tumors

Paraphimosis

in cats		Reproductive Disorders of Male Cats: Paraphimosis

in dogs		Reproductive Disorders of Male Dogs: Paraphimosis

Paraquat poisoning		Herbicide Poisoning: Organic Herbicides

Parasites

bloodborne

of cats		Blood Parasites of Cats

of dogs		Blood Parasites of Dogs

of horses		Blood Parasites of Horses

in cats		Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Parasite Control Common Parasites of Cats

in dogs		Routine Care and Breeding of Dogs: Parasite Control

drugs for		Drugs Used to Treat Skin Disorders: Antiparasitic Drugs

of the ear

in cats		Disorders of the Outer Ear in Cats

in dogs		Disorders of the Outer Ear in Dogs

in horses		Disorders of the Outer Ear in Horses

external

in horses		Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: External Parasites

eyeworms

of cats		Eyeworm Disease (Thelaziasis) in Cats

of dogs		Eyeworm Disease (Thelaziasis) in Dogs

of horses		Eyeworm Disease (Thelaziasis) in Horses

in fish		Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Digestive Disorders Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Bone and Muscle Disorders Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Disorders Caused by Infections

gastrointestinal

in cats		Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats

in dogs		Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs

in horses		Signs Caused by Common Parasites of Horses* Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: Parasite Control Gastrointestinal Parasites of Horses

infections caused by		Infections Caused by Parasites

mites		see Mites

in potbellied pigs		Routine Health Care of Potbellied Pigs: Parasite Control

of saltwater fish		Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Disorders Caused by Larger Parasites

strongyles		Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: Parasite Control

testing for		Tests Routinely Performed in Veterinary Medicine: Stool Samples

treatment of		Drugs Used to Treat Digestive Disorders: Anthelmintics

Parathion poisoning		Insecticide Poisoning: Organophosphates

Parathyroid gland disorders

in cats		Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Cats

in dogs		Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs

Parathyroid hormone		Major Hormones Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs: Calcium-regulating Hormones

Paroxetine poisoning		Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs: Antidepressants

Parrot fever		Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Pet Birds: Psittacosis (Chlamydiosis, Parrot Fever)

Parrotlets		Popular Companion Birds

Parrot mouth

in horses		Dental Disorders of Horses: Birth Defects and Developmental Abnormalities

Parrots		see also Birds Popular Companion Birds

beaks of		Description and Physical Characteristics of Birds: Beaks and Feet

communication by		Description and Physical Characteristics of Birds: Hearing

gout in		Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders of Pet Birds

life span of		Special Considerations for Pet Birds

Pacheco's disease in		Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Pet Birds: Pacheco's Disease (Pacheco's Herpesvirus)

papillomatosis in		Digestive Disorders of Pet Birds: Papillomatosis

psittacine beak and feather disease		Skin and Feather Disorders of Pet Birds: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (Circovirus)

sarcocystosis in		Bone and Muscle Disorders of Pet Birds: Sarcocystosis Lung and Airway Disorders of Pet Birds: Respiratory Parasites

skin infections of		Skin and Feather Disorders of Pet Birds: Skin Infections

tapeworms in		Digestive Disorders of Pet Birds: Gastrointestinal Parasites

temperament of		Providing a Home for a Pet Bird: Temperament

Parvovirus

in cats		Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses

in dogs		Routine Care and Breeding of Dogs: Vaccinations Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs: Canine Parvovirus Immune-deficiency Diseases in Dogs: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses

in mice		Diseases and Disorders of Mice: Parvovirus Infection

in rats		Disorders and Diseases of Rats: Parvovirus Infection

Paspalum staggers		Fungal Poisoning: Paspalum Staggers

Passive immunity		Vaccines and Immunotherapy: Passive Immunity

Pastern disorders

in horses		Disorders of the Fetlock and Pastern in Horses

Pastes		How Drugs are Given in Animals: Drugs Given by Mouth How Drugs are Given in Animals: Drugs Applied to the Skin or Mucous Membranes

Pasteurellosis		List of Zoonoses

in rabbits		Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Lung and Airway Disorders Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Reproductive Disorders

in sugar gliders		Disorders and Diseases of Sugar Gliders: Pasteurellosis

Patagium		Description and Physical Characteristics of Sugar Gliders

Patent ductus arteriosus

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

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

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

Patent urachus

in horses		Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Urinary System in Horses: Urachal Remnants

Pawing behavior

in horses		Behavior Problems in Horses

Paws

of cats		Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Pads and Nails

of dogs		Description and Physical Characteristics of Dogs: Pads and Nails

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