Guides for pet owners
Hôpital Vétérinaire Métro Iberville

Common conditions and diseases

Dog & Cat

Clinical guides prepared by our veterinary team covering the most frequent conditions in dogs and cats. Each guide covers causes, diagnosis, treatment, and home management.

25canine guides
20feline guides
12systems covered

45 conditions found

CatBehavioral

Anxiety

Marking, aggression, over-grooming, withdrawal

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DogBehavioral

Anxiety

Destructive behavior, vocalization, aggression

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CatMusculoskeletal

Arthritis and joint disease

Stiffness, pain, reduced mobility

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CatOncology

Brain tumors

Meningioma (75%), glioma: seizures, disorientation

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DogOncology

Brain tumors

Meningioma, glioma, hemangiosarcoma: seizures, behavior

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CatRenal / Urinary

Chronic kidney disease

Weight loss, polyuria, vomiting

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DogNeurological

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome

Disorientation, sleep disturbances, night anxiety

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DogNeurological

Degenerative myelopathy

Progressive hind limb weakness

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CatEndocrine

Diabetes

Increased appetite, urination, weight loss

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DogEndocrine

Diabetes

Thirst, frequent urination, weight loss

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CatNeurological

Epilepsy

Seizures, disorientation, loss of consciousness

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DogNeurological

Epilepsy

Seizures, loss of consciousness

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CatInfectious

Feline viral disease screening

FeLV, FIV: recommended tests in general practice

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CatCardiac

Heart disease

HCM, dyspnea, pleural effusion

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DogCardiac

Heart disease

MMVD, heart failure, cough

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DogEndocrine

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's)

Increased thirst, pot belly, hair loss

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CatEndocrine

Hyperthyroidism

Weight loss despite increased appetite, hyperactivity

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DogEndocrine

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease)

Episodic weakness, vomiting, Addisonian crisis

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DogHematological

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)

Red blood cell destruction, lethargy, jaundice

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CatDigestive

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss

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DogDigestive

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Chronic diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss

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DogNeurological

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Back pain, limb weakness, paralysis

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DogRenal / Urinary

Kidney disease

Polyuria, polydipsia, azotemia

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DogRespiratory

Laryngeal paralysis (LARPAR)

Noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, distress

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CatDigestive

Liver disease

Lipidosis, jaundice, anorexia, lethargy

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DogDigestive

Liver disease

Jaundice, ascites, vomiting, neurological signs

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CatRenal / Urinary

Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD)

Urinary pain, straining, blockage risk

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CatOncology

Lung tumors

Cough, dyspnea, pleural effusion

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DogOncology

Lung tumors

Cough, dyspnea, weight loss

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CatOncology

Lymphoma

Lymph cancer, weight loss, vomiting

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DogOncology

Lymphoma

Swollen lymph nodes, lethargy, weight loss

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CatOncology

Mast cell tumors

Skin or splenic mass

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DogOncology

Mast cell tumors

Variable skin mass, local swelling

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CatOncology

Nasal tumors

Sneezing, nasal discharge, facial deformity

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DogOncology

Nasal tumors

Nosebleed, facial deformity, sneezing

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CatOncology

Oral tumors

Mass in the mouth, difficulty eating

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DogOncology

Oral tumors

Mass in mouth, salivation, difficulty eating

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DogMusculoskeletal

Osteoarthritis

Lameness, morning stiffness, chronic pain

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DogOncology

Osteosarcoma

Bone tumor, severe pain, large breeds

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DogReproductive

Pyometra

Uterine infection, unspayed, surgical emergency

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CatReproductive

Pyometra

Uterine infection, unspayed, emergency

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CatOncology

Transitional cell carcinoma

Bladder tumor, blood in urine

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DogOncology

Transitional cell carcinoma

Bladder tumor, frequent urination, blood

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CatNeurological

Vestibular syndrome

Head tilt, rolling, nystagmus

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DogNeurological

Vestibular syndrome

Head tilt, rolling, nystagmus

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