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Signs may vary (490) melanoma)-related red flags and progression (2) scc (2) abscess)-related red flags and progression (1) adenocarcinoma)-related red flags and progression (1) anaphylactic)-related red flags and progression (1) bacterial (1) bite wounds)-related red flags and progression (1) calcium oxalate (1) cardiogenic (1) chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) cystine)-related red flags and progression (1) demodicosis)-related red flags and progression (1) dic (1) etc.)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for abscesses (cat bite abscess)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acetaminophen toxicity (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acne (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acral lick dermatitis / lick granuloma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute diarrhea-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute kidney injury-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute vomiting-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for adverse drug reaction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aggression (fear/resource/territorial)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for alopecia (endocrine/seasonal/psychogenic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal furunculosis (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal sac apocrine gland adenocarcinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal sac disease (impaction (1) evaluate for anaphylaxis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anaplasmosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anemia (regenerative/non-regenerative)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anemia-related cardiac decompensation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for angioedema (facial swelling)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for angular limb deformities-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anorexia/inappetence-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aplastic anemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation (1) evaluate for ascites (hepatic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aspergillosis (nasal/systemic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for asthma (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for atlantoaxial instability-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for atopic dermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aural hematoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for autoimmune disease (systemic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for autoimmune skin disease (pemphigus foliaceus (1) evaluate for av block (2nd/3rd degree)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for babesiosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for back pain (nonspecific)-related red flags and progression (1)
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abscess)-related red flags and progression (1) adenocarcinoma)-related red flags and progression (1) anaphylactic)-related red flags and progression (1) bacterial (1) bite wounds)-related red flags and progression (1) calcium oxalate (1) cardiogenic (1) chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) cystine)-related red flags and progression (1) demodicosis)-related red flags and progression (1) dic (1) etc.)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for abscesses (cat bite abscess)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acetaminophen toxicity (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acne (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acral lick dermatitis / lick granuloma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute diarrhea-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute kidney injury-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for acute vomiting-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for adverse drug reaction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aggression (fear/resource/territorial)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for alopecia (endocrine/seasonal/psychogenic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal furunculosis (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal sac apocrine gland adenocarcinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anal sac disease (impaction (1) evaluate for anaphylaxis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anaplasmosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anemia (regenerative/non-regenerative)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anemia-related cardiac decompensation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for angioedema (facial swelling)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for angular limb deformities-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for anorexia/inappetence-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aplastic anemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation (1) evaluate for ascites (hepatic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aspergillosis (nasal/systemic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for asthma (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for atlantoaxial instability-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for atopic dermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for aural hematoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for autoimmune disease (systemic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for autoimmune skin disease (pemphigus foliaceus (1) evaluate for av block (2nd/3rd degree)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for babesiosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for back pain (nonspecific)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bacterial endocarditis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bacterial pyoderma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bad breath-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for balanoposthitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for barrier frustration / leash reactivity-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bartonellosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bee/wasp stings (severe reaction)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for behavioral / welfare / quality-of-life (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for benign prostatic cysts-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bicipital tenosynovitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bladder tumor (transitional cell carcinoma)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for blastomycosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for blepharitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bone marrow suppression/aplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bone tumor (osteosarcoma)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for bordetella bronchiseptica infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for botulism-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for brain tumor-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cachexia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for campylobacteriosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for canine coronavirus enteritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for canine distemper-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for canine influenza-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for canine parvovirus infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cannabis intoxication-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cardiology (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cardiomyopathy secondary to taurine deficiency-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cataracts-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cerebellar abiotrophy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ceruminous gland adenoma/carcinoma (ear canal)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chemodectoma (aortic body tumor)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cherry eye (prolapsed gland)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cheyletiellosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chiari-like malformation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chocolate toxicity (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cholangitis / cholangiohepatitis (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cholecystitis / biliary obstruction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic bronchitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic diarrhea-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic enteropathy (food-responsive / immunosuppressant-responsive)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic gingivostomatitis (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic kidney disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for chronic vomiting-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for claw avulsion / torn nail-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for clostridial enterotoxicosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for coagulopathies (rodenticide toxicity (1) evaluate for coagulopathy (acquired/unknown)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for coccidioidomycosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for coccidiosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cognitive dysfunction syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cognitive dysfunction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for colitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for color dilution alopecia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for compulsive disorders-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for congenital heart disease (pda (1) evaluate for congenital neutropenia (breed-related)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for congestive heart failure-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for conjunctivitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for constipation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for contact dermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for corneal dystrophy/degeneration-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for corneal sequestrum (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for corneal ulcer-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cough (acute/chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cranial cruciate ligament rupture-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cryptococcosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cryptorchidism-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cutaneous cysts (sebaceous/follicular)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cutaneous lymphoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cutaneous tumors (mast cell tumor (1) evaluate for cuterebra (warble)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for cytauxzoonosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for degenerative mitral valve disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for degenerative myelopathy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dehydration-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for demodicosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dental cleaning consult-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dermatomyositis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dermatophilosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dermatophytosis (ringworm)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for destructive behavior-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for diabetes mellitus (dogs/cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for diabetic ketoacidosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dietary indiscretion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dilated cardiomyopathy (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for discospondylitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for distichia/trichiasis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for drinking/peeing more-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for drowning/near drowning-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dyslipidemia / hypertriglyceridemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dyspnea / respiratory distress-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for dystocia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ear canal tumor/polyp (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ear mites (otodectes)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ears and vestibular (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for eclampsia (periparturient hypocalcemia)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ectopic ureter-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ehrlichiosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for elbow dysplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for endocarditis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for entropion/ectropion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for eosinophilic granuloma complex (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for esophageal stricture-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for esophagitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ethylene glycol toxicity-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for evans syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (epi)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for extrahepatic biliary duct obstruction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for failure to thrive-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for false pregnancy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline calicivirus infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline heartworm-associated respiratory disease (hard)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline herpesvirus keratitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline hyperesthesia syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv) infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline infectious peritonitis (fip)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline injection-site sarcoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline leukemia virus (felv) infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline lower urinary tract disease (flutd)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline panleukopenia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline upper respiratory infection complex-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for feline viral rhinotracheitis (fhv-1)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for fever of unknown origin-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for fibrocartilaginous embolism (fce)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for flea allergy dermatitis / flea infestation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for flea allergy dermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for fold dermatitis (skin fold intertrigo)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for food allergy dermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for food allergy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for food intolerance-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for foreign body airway obstruction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for foreign body aspiration-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for foreign body in ear canal-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for foreign body ingestion (gi obstruction)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for fractures-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for fragmented medial coronoid process (fmcp)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gallbladder mucocele-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastric dilatation-volvulus (gdv/bloat)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastric ulceration-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastritis (primary)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastroenteritis (nonspecific)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastrointestinal (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis/melena/hematochezia)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gdv (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for generalized anxiety-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for giardia infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gingivitis / periodontal disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for gingivitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for glaucoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for glomerulonephritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for grapes/raisins toxicity (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for growth plate injuries-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for halitosis (pathologic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for head trauma / concussion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for heart murmur-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for heartworm disease (dirofilariasis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for heat stroke / hyperthermia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for helicobacter-associated gastritis (suspected)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemangiosarcoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hematology / immune (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemolytic anemia (imha)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemophagocytic syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemophilia a/b-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemorrhage (internal/external)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis/acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hemotropic mycoplasmosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hepatic encephalopathy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hepatic lipidosis (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hepatitis (acute/chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hepatobiliary / pancreas (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hiatal hernia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hip dysplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for histiocytic sarcoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for histiocytoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for histoplasmosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for horner syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hot spots (acute moist dermatitis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for house soiling (dogs (1) evaluate for household chemical exposure (cleaners)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hydrocephalus-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hyperadrenocorticism (cushing’s)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypercalcemia of malignancy / idiopathic hypercalcemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hyperparathyroidism (primary/secondary)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypersomatotropism / acromegaly (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hyperthyroidism (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypertrophic osteodystrophy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hyperviscosity syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypoadrenocorticism (addison’s)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypocalcemia (eclampsia/tetany)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypoglycemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypoparathyroidism-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypothermia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for hypothyroidism (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for idiopathic facial nerve paralysis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for idiopathic head tremor syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for iliopsoas injury-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for immune-mediated disease (unspecified)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for immune-mediated polyarthritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for infective pericarditis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for infertility (breeding issue)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for inflammatory bowel disease (ibd)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for insulinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for inter-cat aggression-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for interdigital cysts/furunculosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for intervertebral disc disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for intestinal helminths (roundworms (1) evaluate for intestinal lymphoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for intussusception-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for iris melanosis / iris melanoma (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for itchy ears-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for kennel cough complex (infectious tracheobronchitis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lameness (undifferentiated)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for laryngeal paralysis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for legg-calvé-perthes disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lens luxation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for leptospirosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lethargy / collapse / syncope-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for leukemia/lymphoma (hematologic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lily toxicity (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for linear foreign body (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for litter box avoidance (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for liver failure-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lower respiratory infection (nonspecific)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lumbosacral stenosis / cauda equina syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lung lobe torsion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for luxations (shoulder/hip)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lyme disease (borreliosis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lymphangiectasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for lymphoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for malassezia dermatitis/otitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for malocclusion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for mammary carcinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for mammary tumor-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for mange (sarcoptic mange (1) evaluate for mast cell tumor-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for masticatory muscle myositis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for mastitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for medial compartment disease (elbow)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for megaesophagus-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for melanoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for meningioma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for meningitis/encephalitis (muo)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for metastatic disease (unknown primary)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for metritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for microchip / lost pet evaluation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for multiple myeloma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for muscle strain/tear-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for musculoskeletal / pain (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for myasthenia gravis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for mycobacterial infection (atypical mycobacteriosis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for myiasis (fly strike)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for myocarditis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nail disorders (onychitis/onychomycosis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for narcolepsy/cataplexy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nasal foreign body-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nasal mites (pneumonyssoides caninum)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nasal tumor-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nasopharyngeal polyp (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nasopharyngeal stenosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for neonatal fading syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for neurology (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for neuropathy (peripheral)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nocardia infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for noise phobia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nsaid toxicity-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for nutrition counseling / weight management-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for obesity-related metabolic syndrome (clinical obesity)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for obesity-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for obstipation / megacolon (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ocular hypertension (pre-glaucoma)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ocular trauma/foreign body-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oncology (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ophthalmology (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for optic neuritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oral abscess-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oral foreign body-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oral papillomatosis (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oral tumor (mass)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for oral tumors (fibrosarcoma (1) evaluate for osteoarthritis / degenerative joint disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for osteochondritis dissecans (ocd)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for osteomyelitis (infectious)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for osteosarcoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for otitis externa-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for otitis interna-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for otitis media-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for otitis media/interna-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ovarian remnant syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for overgrooming (psychogenic alopecia)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pacing/vocalization (senior)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pain (acute (1) evaluate for pain syndromes (neuropathic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pancreatic neoplasia (insulinoma (1) evaluate for pancreatitis (acute/chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pancytopenia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for panosteitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for paraneoplastic syndromes-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for parasite prevention visit (fleas/ticks/heartworm)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for parvoviral enteritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for patellar luxation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for patent foramen ovale-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pattern baldness (canine pattern alopecia)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for perianal fistulas-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for perianal gland adenoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for perianal hernia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pericardial effusion / tamponade-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for perineal hernia with urinary involvement-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for periodontal disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for peritoneal effusion (non-hepatic: inflammatory/neoplastic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for persistent pupillary membranes-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pheochromocytoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pica-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for plant toxicity (sago palm (1) evaluate for plasmacytoma (cutaneous)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pleural effusion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pneumonia (aspiration (1) evaluate for pneumothorax-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pododermatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for polycystic kidney disease (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for polyphagia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for polyradiculoneuritis (coonhound paralysis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for polyuria/polydipsia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for portosystemic shunt-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for post-op recheck-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pre-anesthetic evaluation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pregnancy toxemia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pressure sores/calluses-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for primary ciliary dyskinesia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for progressive retinal atrophy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for prolapsed uterus-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for proptosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for prostatic abscess-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for prostatic hyperplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for prostatic neoplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for prostatitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for protein-losing enteropathy-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for proteinuria-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pruritus (itching (1) evaluate for ptyalism / hypersalivation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pulmonary edema (cardiogenic/noncardiogenic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pulmonary hypertension-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pulmonary thromboembolism-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pure red cell aplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pyelonephritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pyoderma (superficial/deep)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pyometra-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for pyotraumatic folliculitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rabies (suspected)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rabies exposure / suspected rabies-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rectal prolapse-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rectal strictures-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for renal / urinary (additional)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for renal amyloidosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for renal dysplasia / congenital renal disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for renal infarct-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for restrictive cardiomyopathy (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for retinal detachment-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rhinitis (allergic/infectious)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ringworm (dermatophytosis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rocky mountain spotted fever-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for rodenticide toxicity (anticoagulant/bromethalin/cholecalciferol)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for salmonellosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sarcoptic mange-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for seasonal flank alopecia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sebaceous adenitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for seborrhea-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for seizure emergency-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for seizures (idiopathic/structural)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for separation anxiety-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sepsis / sirs-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for septic arthritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for shock (hypovolemic (1) evaluate for shoulder instability-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sick sinus syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sinusitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for skin tags / papillomas (non-oral)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sleep disturbances-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth / antibiotic-responsive diarrhea-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for snake envenomation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for soft tissue injury/sprain/strain-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for soft tissue sarcoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for spay/neuter consult-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for spinal trauma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for splenic mass/hemangiosarcoma (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for spraying/marking (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for squamous cell carcinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for status epilepticus-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sterile/idiopathic cystitis (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for steroid hepatopathy (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for stomatitis (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for stroke (cerebrovascular accident)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (sards)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for supraventricular tachycardia (svt)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for syringomyelia (esp. ckcs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for systemic hypertension-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tail gland hyperplasia (stud tail)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tail tip injury / happy tail syndrome-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tendon rupture (achilles)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for testicular torsion-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for testicular tumor-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tetanus (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for thrombocytopenia (itp)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for thromboembolism (esp. feline aortic thromboembolism)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for thyroid carcinoma-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tick infestation-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tooth fracture-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tooth resorption (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tooth root abscess-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for toxin ingestion (unknown)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for toxoplasmosis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tracheal collapse (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tracheitis (non-kennel cough)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for transfusion reaction-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for trauma (hbc (1) evaluate for travel certificate / health certificate-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tricuspid valve disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tritrichomonas foetus infection (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for tubulointerstitial nephritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ununited anconeal process (uap)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for upper airway obstruction (foreign body/mass)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for upper respiratory infection (nonspecific)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urate urolithiasis associated with portosystemic shunt-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for uremia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ureteral obstruction/stricture-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ureterolithiasis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urethral obstruction (cats)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urethral stricture-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urinary bladder polyp-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urinary incontinence (spay incontinence (1) evaluate for urinary tract infection (cystitis)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for urolithiasis (struvite (1) evaluate for urticaria (hives)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for uveitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vaccination visit-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vacuolar hepatopathy (non-steroid)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vaginal hyperplasia/prolapse-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vaginal/uterine neoplasia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vaginitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vasculitis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for ventricular tachycardia-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vestibular disease (peripheral/central)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vestibular syndrome (often presents as “ear problem”)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vision loss (acute/chronic)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for vitamin/mineral deficiency (suspected)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for von willebrand disease-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for weight loss-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for wellness exam / senior screening-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for wobbler syndrome (cervical spondylomyelopathy)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for wounds/lacerations-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for xylitol toxicity (dogs)-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for yeast dermatitis / malassezia overgrowth-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for zinc-responsive dermatosis-related red flags and progression (1) falls (1) hookworms (1) infection (1) inherited)-related red flags and progression (1) lupus)-related red flags and progression (1) melanoma)-related red flags and progression (2) neurogenic)-related red flags and progression (1) non-anxiety)-related red flags and progression (1) pulmonic stenosis (1) scc (2) septic (1) Signs may vary (490) subaortic stenosis (1) tapeworms)-related red flags and progression (1) undifferentiated)-related red flags and progression (1) urate (1) ventricular ectopy)-related red flags and progression (1) viral)-related red flags and progression (1) vsd/asd)-related red flags and progression (1) whipworms (1)
Symptom matches are best-effort. If a symptom is severe or sudden, contact a veterinarian promptly.

Behavioral

10 items

Cardiovascular

16 items

Common Complaints

3 items

Dental and Oral

9 items

Dermatology and Allergy

77 items

Ears and Vestibular

6 items

Endocrine and Metabolic

15 items

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary

44 items

General and Multi-System

22 items

Hematology and Immune

13 items

Infectious and Parasitic

62 items

Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic

19 items

Neurologic

21 items

Oncology

14 items

Ophthalmology

15 items

Preventive Care

10 items

Reproductive

38 items

Respiratory

63 items

Toxicology and Emergency

18 items

Urinary and Renal

15 items
For pet owners
Use this page to learn what a symptom can mean, what to track at home, and when to get help. Bring notes to your appointment (timeline, appetite, water intake, urination, stool, vomiting episodes, medications and supplements).
For veterinary perspective
Each condition page summarizes common presentations, typical evaluation steps, and treatment approaches. It is not a substitute for diagnosis. Your veterinarian will consider breed, age, exam findings, and tests.