Veterian Key

Cardiomyopathy Basic Information Definition A myocardial disease process resulting in decreased myocardial function. In horses, this often results in dilation and decreased contractility, which can lead to congestive heart failure,…

Cecal Tympany Basic Information Definition Accumulation of gas in the cecum Synonym(s) Cecal dilation Clinical Presentation Disease Forms/Subtypes Cecal tympany can be separated into primary and secondary subtypes. Cecal tympany…

Coccidioidomycosis Basic Information Definition A systemic fungal infection of equids and other mammals that may result in pneumonia, osteomyelitis, mastitis, abortion, or superficial or internal abscessation. Epidemiology Contagion and Zoonosis…

Diarrhea, Chronic Basic Information Definition Persistent or intermittent diarrhea of at least 1-month duration Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Persistent or intermittent diarrhea for longer than 1 month •…

Cocklebur Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Cockleburs (Xanthium spp.) are common weeds throughout North America with the capability of causing acute liver failure in pigs, cattle, sheep, poultry, and occasionally horses….

Cholelithiasis Basic Information Definition A cholelith is a calculi that develops anywhere within the biliary tree and includes hepatoliths (within intrahepatic ducts) and choledocholiths (within the common bile duct). Choleliths…

Abscess, Perirectal Basic Information Definition Abscessation around the aboral rectum and the anus Epidemiology Risk Factors Anorectal lymphadenopathy can progress to abscessation. Anorectal lymphadenopathy is more common in horses 3…

Colitis X Basic Information Definition Peracute colitis, endotoxic shock, and anaphylaxis of unknown etiology Epidemiology Contagion and Zoonosis Although an infectious or toxic cause is suspected, disease typically occurs in…

Cyanide Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Cyanide poisoning in animals usually results from ingestion of plants containing cyanogenic glycosides. Poisoning may also occur when cyanide is inhaled as gaseous hydrogen cyanide…

Bots Basic Information Definition Infection with larvae of one or more species of botfly. Second- and third-stage larvae of Gasterophilus intestinalis and Gasterophilus nasalis cause focal mucosal irritation in the…