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Medical Conditions

Ehrlichiosis

This is a tick borne disease caused by certain bacteria (Rickettsiae) that invade circulating white blood cells.
Encephalitozoonosis in Rabbits

This disease is caused by a microsporidian protozoan parasite, Encephalitozoon cuniculi. It is an intracellular parasite that preferentially colonises the kidneys, eyes and brain.
Endocrine Tumours - Adrenal Cortex

Tumours of the cortex of the adrenal glands may be overgrowths (hyperplasias) or benign (non-spreading) or malignant (spreading) cancers. Usually they are producing hormones that will have secondary clinical effects elsewhere in the body.
Endocrine Tumours - Adrenal Medulla

Tumours of the medulla of the adrenal glands may be hyperplasias (non-cancerous cell overgrowths) or be cancerous. Few are diagnosed until late in the disease because, unlike tumours of the adrenal cortex, medullary tumours do not produce clinical signs.
Epilepsy

Epilepsy refers to a condition resulting in recurrent fits or seizures (convulsions) which arise from a non-progressive brain disorder.
Epileptic Patients - The Need for Blood Tests

Today many forms of epilepsy in our pets can be successfully controlled by the use of anticonvulsant drugs. These are often needed for long periods of time, usually for life and can have side effects.
Epulis

An epulis is a benign oral tumour that affects the gum. It arises from the periodontal ligament which lines the tooth cavity and surrounds the tooth.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing's Disease

Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushings Disease Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Equine Cushings Disease (ECD) are common disorders of the endocrine system of horses/ponies that manifest with a variety of clinical signs. They are of importance because they can cause considerable discomfort to your horse/pony, especially if the horse/pony develops laminitis (founder) – a very painful disease. Early detection and management can help improve the quality of life of your horse or pony.
Excess Thirst and Urination

These are non-specific clinical signs and can be caused by many different conditions and diseases.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

EPI is the inability of the pancreas to produce sufficient pancreatic juice to adequately digest fats and also to a lesser extent carbohydrates and proteins ingested in the food.