Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm Basic Information Definition Localized abnormal dilation of the aorta that can be congenital or acquired. May occur at the aortic sinus or in the thoracic or abdominal aorta….
Osteoarthritis, Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (Ringbone)
Osteoarthritis, Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (Ringbone) Basic Information Definition A progressive and permanent deterioration of the articular cartilage of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint accompanied by changes in the bone and…
Pneumonia, Neonatal
Pneumonia, Neonatal Basic Information Definition Inflammatory disease of the lungs characterized in neonates most commonly as infectious in nature Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Neonates of any age Risk Factors •…
Glucosuria
Glucosuria Basic Information Definition Glucose in urine Synonym(s) Glycosuria Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) Negative in healthy horses Physiology Serum glucose is freely filtered by the glomerulus and…
Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance Basic Information • Insulin is the primary hormone that controls energy metabolism. • The pancreatic β cells secrete insulin in response to glucose and glucagon. • Insulin secretion…
Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined
Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Basic Information Definition A genetic disorder resulting in absence of mature functional B and T lymphocytes Synonym(s) Combined immunodeficiency Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Arabian foals and…
Protein-Losing Nephropathy
Protein-Losing Nephropathy Basic Information Definition A disease of protein loss via the kidney caused by an increase in glomerular permeability Epidemiology Risk Factors Systemic disease usually precedes the development of…
Organophosphate and Carbamate Toxicosis
Organophosphate and Carbamate Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Organophosphates and carbamates are cholinesterase-inhibiting chemicals. Organophosphates include dichlorvos, ronnel, diazinon, chlorpyrifos, and phosmet, and carbamates include carbaryl, aldicarb, methomyl, and carbofuran. Many…
Bilirubinuria
Bilirubinuria Basic Information Definition The presence of bilirubin in urine Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) Negative or trace in healthy animals Physiology Unconjugated bilirubin (Bu) is a byproduct…
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism Basic Information Definition A pathologic condition characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands, hypercalcemia, and bone loss. Hyperparathyroidism can be primary or secondary (nutritional)….
