Mitral valve defect

A defect in the heart valve that separates the left atrium and the left ventricle,... ↪ Read more

 

Meningitis

Not a disease, but a symptom, the inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, the meninges, This can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, or chemical toxins, aseptic meningitis is inflammation of the meninges for which no identifiable infectious agent can be cultured or... ↪ Read more

 

Megaesophagus

Overly enlarged esophagus causing buildup of food and saliva and regurgitation, Associated with aspirative pneumonia from an early age. A pathologically dilated esophagus.... ↪ Read more

 

Mastocytoma, mast cell tumors

A growth of mast cells (cells in the dermis which is directly beneath the outer skin layer, which release histamine to counter allergens), These tumors may become malignant, (Note: in BMDs, always assume they are malignant!)... ↪ Read more

 

Lymphoma, lymphosarcoma

Malignant tumor that arises from cells of the lymphoreticular system, Commonly presents with swollen lymph nodes, masses, enlarged liver or spleen, fevers, weight loss,... ↪ Read more

 

Luxating tarsus

Dislocation of the ‘ankle’... ↪ Read more

 

Leukemia

A cancerous proliferation of one of the subsets of White Blood Cells,... ↪ Read more

 

Lateral torsion

Twisted or rotated out,... ↪ Read more

 

Irritable bowel syndrome

Soft or watery feces, often with mucus, Associated with stress, Also called colitis,... ↪ Read more

 

Intussuception

The intestine telescopes on itself, causing a blockage,... ↪ Read more

 

Intervertebral disk disease, IVDD

Pain and often paralysis resulting from displacement of the center of a vertebral disk,... ↪ Read more

 

Incontinence

Inability to control urination and/or defecation, The inability to hold urine in the bladder. The animal leaks urine either while awake or asleep.... ↪ Read more

 

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