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Oral Foreign Body in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
An oral foreign body is an object that pierces or becomes lodged in the mouth tissues of dogs and cats, causing drooling, pain, and sometimes bleeding. It is removed by a veterinarian, with antibiotics to prevent infection.
Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth lining in dogs and cats, causing drooling, pain on eating, and bad breath. It often follows irritation, dental disease, or underlying illness and is managed with veterinary care, oral cleaning, and pain control.
Canine and Feline Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Paragonimiasis (lung fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Paragonimus flukes living in the lungs of dogs and cats. It causes chronic cough and breathing difficulty, and is treated with flukicides.
Canine and Feline Liver Fluke Infection (Opisthorchiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Liver fluke infection is caused by Clonorchis sinensis and Opisthorchis felineus living in the bile ducts of dogs and cats, producing cholangitis, cholecystitis, and liver dysfunction. It is treated with flukicides and liver support.
Canine and Feline Tapeworm Infection (Cestodiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tapeworm infection is caused by cestodes such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species residing in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Heavy infections cause poor condition and intestinal blockage, and are treated with antitapeworm drugs.
Common Oral Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Many pets suffer oral disease; most is controllable by daily brushing and dental care, yet many pets lack it, causing disease. How to care daily?
Foods That Are Toxic to Cats
Unlike dogs, many things people can eat harm cats. Some seasonings also burden a cat's body.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
Chronic kidney disease is common in cats and a leading cause of death, mainly because cats drink little, staying dehydrated and stressing the kidneys until function is slowly lost.
How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food
Cat food, cans, and treats on the market are dazzling, and reviews vary widely. Even well-regarded brands may contain some unhealthy ingredients.
Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs
IBD in dogs is treated with a novel or hydrolyzed-protein diet, antibiotics (metronidazole, tylosin), corticosteroids (prednisone), sulfasalazine for the colon, and sometimes azathioprine. Home care means strict meds and diet, regular follow-up, and watching for infection or steroid side effects.