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Splenic Rupture in Dogs and Cats
Splenic rupture is tearing of the spleen from trauma or disease that causes internal bleeding into the abdomen. Signs include severe abdominal pain, pale gums, a rapid weak pulse, and a swollen belly; it is an emergency treated with fluids, blood transfusion, and splenectomy.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gastric dilatation-volvulus is a life-threatening bloating and twisting of the stomach in dogs and cats, causing sudden abdominal swelling, retching, and distress. It is an emergency requiring immediate decompression and surgery.
Tick Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tick paralysis is a rapidly ascending, flaccid paralysis caused by a toxin released by certain attached ticks, starting with unsteady gait and progressing to inability to stand. Removing the tick usually brings swift recovery, but respiratory paralysis can be fatal without prompt care.
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum Toxin) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Botulism is a poisoning disease caused by ingesting the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum in spoiled animal carcasses or feed. It is marked by paralysis of the motor and bulbar nerves.
Tetanus in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tetanus is a specific infection caused by Clostridium tetani entering through skin or mucosal wounds, multiplying in low-oxygen conditions, and producing a toxin that causes muscle spasms. Because dogs and cats resist the toxin relatively well, localized tetanus is more common, showing rigidity and spasms in the limb near the wound.
Tuberculosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium can invade many organs but mainly the lungs (pulmonary TB). The clinical signs and treatment of TB in dogs and cats are described below.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
My cat licked deworming medicine a day ago and now has dilated pupils but nothing else — what should I do?
Dilated pupils after a cat licks deworming medicine can be a sign of poisoning. Watch closely; if rapid breathing, agitation, twitching, or vomiting appears, take the cat to a vet at once for emergency care such as IV fluids to flush the drug out. Delayed treatment risks irreversible harm or death.
My cat licked dewormer medicine; it’s been a day and now its pupils are dilated but there’s nothing else — what should I do?
Dilated pupils after a cat licks dewormer can signal poisoning. Monitor closely; if rapid breathing, agitation, twitching, or vomiting appear, go to an emergency vet at once — IV fluids help flush the drug. Delayed treatment risks irreversible harm or death.
My cat licked flea medication a day ago and now has dilated pupils but no other symptoms—what should I do?
Dilated pupils after ingesting flea medication may indicate poisoning. If additional signs such as rapid breathing, tremors, or vomiting appear, seek emergency veterinary care immediately—IV fluids can help flush the drug out—since delay can cause permanent harm or death.