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Vaginal Prolapse in Dogs
Vaginal prolapse is eversion and protrusion of the vaginal wall through the vulva, most often in proestrus or estrus females. It is often reducible, but prolapse during pregnancy can cause difficult labor and may require cesarean section to save the mother.
Vaginal Hyperplasia in Dogs
Vaginal hyperplasia is a proliferative swelling of the vaginal wall in female dogs, usually during estrus, driven by excess estrogen response. Small masses often resolve after estrus, but protruding masses that are abraded or infected require surgical removal.
Prostatic Cysts and Prostatitis in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic cysts form on a background of congenital prostatic malformation and benign enlargement, and become prostatitis when infected, usually secondary to urinary tract infection. Signs include increased ejaculate, deteriorating semen quality, fever above 40 C, and pain; antibiotics and surgery are the main treatments.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Dogs
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related enlargement of the prostate in older male dogs, leading to difficult defecation, constipation, reduced urine output, blood in urine, and a full bladder. Castration is the most effective treatment.
Orchitis, Scrotal Funiculitis, and Epididymitis in Dogs and Cats
Orchitis, scrotal funiculitis, and epididymitis are painful inflammations of the testicle and associated structures in dogs and cats, which may be acute or chronic. Severe orchitis can permanently affect fertility, and veterinary-directed antibiotics or surgical removal of the affected testicle are the main treatments.
Paraphimosis in Dogs and Cats
Paraphimosis is the inability to retract the penis back into the prepuce, which can lead to swelling, impaired circulation, and, in severe cases, penile necrosis. Prompt veterinary care is needed to reduce the penis and treat the underlying cause.
Preputial Sac Eversion in Dogs
Preputial sac eversion is a condition in which the inner lining of the prepuce protrudes and remains exposed, usually triggered by abnormal sexual reflexes or repeated mechanical friction during semen collection. Left untreated it can progress to chronic eversion and phimosis.
Phimosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Phimosis is a narrow prepuce that prevents the penis from extending normally, with inflammation or scar tissue. It is treated medically for inflammatory forms and surgically for scarred (stenotic) forms.
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A diaphragmatic hernia is an internal hernia where abdominal organs (liver, stomach, intestine) pass through a tear in the diaphragm into the chest. It causes breathing difficulty and is corrected surgically after stabilization.
Chylothorax in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chylothorax is lymph (chyle) leaking into the chest cavity, usually from a blocked or ruptured thoracic duct, causing breathing difficulty and weight loss. It is managed with surgery to tie off the duct plus drainage and a low-fat diet.