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Rana grylio
The Pig Frog (Rana grylio), named for its pig-like call, is a large aquatic frog from the southeastern United States, resembling a bullfrog but smaller (under 150 mm). A hardy, mostly carnivorous feeder that thrives in a clean, spacious, planted aquarium with live or cleverly presented food.
Canine and Feline Gastrointestinal Adenoma (Polyps)
A gastrointestinal adenoma, also called a polyp, is a benign gut growth seen more often in dogs than cats and can appear anywhere in the digestive tract. Surgical removal usually cures it, though rectal polyps tend to return.
Food Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Food poisoning occurs when pets eat spoiled food whose bacteria have produced toxins. Signs are depression, vomiting, diarrhoea and a swollen abdomen, and severe cases can die within half a day without prompt care.
Arsenic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Arsenic compounds are extremely toxic and cause severe haemorrhagic gastroenteritis with later nervous-system and marrow signs. Removing the toxin and chelation therapy are the basis of treatment.
Zinc Metabolism Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Zinc metabolism disorders in dogs and cats include zinc deficiency, stunted growth, diarrhea, and a crusting dermatitis around the eyes, mouth, and genitals, and zinc excess, causing lethargy, vomiting, and gut inflammation. Deficiency is corrected with dietary zinc and a balanced ration.
Iron Metabolism Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Iron metabolism disorders in dogs and cats include iron deficiency, microcytic hypochromic anemia with weakness and poor endurance, and iron overload from excess intake or poisoning, causing gut signs and acidosis. Deficiency is corrected with dietary iron and treatment of blood loss or parasites.
Polycythemia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Polycythemia is an increase in red-blood-cell concentration, either from fluid loss or from true overproduction by the marrow. Thickened blood can cause oxygen shortage, seizures, and clots, and treatment restores normal volume or reduces cell mass under veterinary care.
Gray Collie Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gray Collie Syndrome is a fatal inherited disorder of Collie breeds in which cyclical drops in infection-fighting neutrophils leave puppies vulnerable to repeated bacterial illness, with fever, joint pain, and severe gum inflammation. Affected dogs must never be bred.
Canine and Feline Coccidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Coccidiosis is caused by coccidia protozoa infecting the intestinal lining of puppies and kittens, causing watery diarrhea and, in heavy infection, bloody stool and wasting. It is treated with anticoccidial drugs and supportive care.
Canine and Feline Strongyloidiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Strongyloidiasis is caused by the threadworm Strongyloides stercoralis, infecting dogs, cats, foxes, humans, and other primates. It causes dermatitis, pneumonia, and enteritis in young animals and is treated with anthelmintics.