Lactation Failure
A condition in which a mother pet cannot produce milk.
Lagotto
A rare Italian dog breed that is known for truffle hunting.
Laika
A Russian dog breed, also the name of the first dog in space.
Lambkin
A rare dwarf cat breeds with curly fur.
Lanolin Allergy
A reaction some pets have to wool-based products.
Lapinization
A process where a virus is weakened by passing it through rabbits.
Lappet-Faced
A term describing wrinkled skin on specific animals, such as some dog breeds.
Lapphund
A Finnish dog breed initially used for herding reindeer.
Larkspur Poisoning
A condition affecting pets when they ingest the toxic Larkspur plant.
Laryngeal Paralysis
A disorder where a pet’s airway does not open properly is common in large older dogs.
Lawn Burn
Yellow spots in grass are caused by dog urine.
Lentigo
Tiny dark spots that appear on some cats’ noses or lips.
Leporidae
The scientific family name for rabbits and hares.
Leptospirosis
A bacterial disease that affects both pets and humans.
Lichenification
Thickened skin caused by chronic scratching in pets.
Lick Granuloma
A skin condition in dogs caused by excessive licking.
Lick Mat
A textured mat is used to slow down pet eating or provide enrichment.
Licking Fit
A sudden onset of excessive licking is sometimes linked to anxiety or illness.
Limping Calici
A disease in cats (Feline Calicivirus) that can cause lameness.
Lionhead
A breed of rabbit known for its mane-like fur.
Litter Scatter
When cats kick litter out of their box excessively.
Littermate Syndrome
A behavioural issue in puppies raised together.
Liver Nosed
A term describing a dog with a brown (liver-coloured) nose.
Lobular Carcinoma
This type of cancer is found in some pets, particularly dogs.
Lowchen
A small dog breed is also called the “Little Lion Dog.”
Lure Coursing
It is a sport for sighthounds where they chase a mechanical lure.
Lutino
A term for birds with yellow-coloured mutations, like lutino cockatiels.
Luxating Patella
A condition where a pet’s kneecap moves out of place.
Lykoi
A rare breed of cat that looks like a werewolf.
Lynx Point
A specific coat pattern in cats that resembles a wild lynx.