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Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Urticaria, or hives, is an acute allergic skin reaction in dogs and cats that produces sudden, well-defined wheals and itching, usually fading within a day or two. Identifying and removing the trigger is the key to treatment and prevention.
Canine and Feline Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disorder of skin lipid metabolism in dogs and cats, producing dry scales, greasy sebum buildup, or inflamed crusted skin. It may be primary (often hereditary) or secondary to parasites, infection, or endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism.
Canine and Feline Atopic (Allergic) Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, also called allergic dermatitis, is an IgE-mediated skin hypersensitivity in dogs and cats, marked by intense itching, redness, and hair loss that often begins around the eyes, toes, and groin. Mild cases may resolve once the allergen is removed, while persistent cases need veterinary-directed anti-inflammatory therapy.
Osteochondrosis and Osteochondritis Dissecans in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Osteochondrosis is a disturbance of cartilage-to-bone conversion in the growing ends of long bones, and when cartilage separates it forms osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). It affects fast-growing large breeds, causing gradually worsening lameness and joint pain, and can lead to degenerative joint disease if untreated. Early surgery gives the best outcome.
Canine and Feline Gammopathy (Dysgammaglobulinemia)
Gammopathy is an abnormal rise in blood immunoglobulins, usually from cancer or chronic disease, which can damage organs and bones. Treatment targets the underlying cause, especially any tumor.
Canine and Feline Immunodeficiency Disease
Immunodeficiency is a failure of the immune system, born or acquired, that leaves pets unable to fight infections, leading to repeated, hard-to-treat illness. Congenital forms cannot be cured, while acquired forms are managed supportively.
Canine and Feline Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which the body blocks the receptors that let nerves activate muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It is managed with immune therapy and drugs that improve nerve-muscle signaling.
Canine and Feline Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem autoimmune disease causing fever, joint pain, mouth ulcers, and often anemia or kidney involvement. It is managed long-term with immune-suppressing therapy.
Canine and Feline Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a disorder in which the immune system destroys the pet's own red blood cells, causing sudden anemia, jaundice, and weakness. It is treated with immune suppression and, when severe, transfusion.
Canine and Feline Pemphigoid
Pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease that produces firm, hard-to-rupture blisters on the skin and mouth. It is managed with immune-suppressing and protective therapy.