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Neonatal Jaundice in Puppies (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)
Neonatal isoerythrolysis is a blood-type mismatch in which a newborn ingests antibodies from the mother's first milk that destroy its own red cells, causing anemia and jaundice. Separating the puppy from the mother and bottle-feeding saves lives.
Canine and Feline Androgen Deficiency
Androgen deficiency means the testes make too little testosterone or sperm, leading to poor libido, stunted development, and reduced fertility. It is managed by treating the cause and, in some cases, hormone therapy.
Canine Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a chronic, often inherited heart muscle disease in which the left ventricular wall and septum thicken, impairing the heart's ability to relax and fill. Many dogs show no signs until they develop breathing difficulty, fainting, or sudden collapse, so early cardiac screening is essential.
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis in Dogs
Pulmonary valve stenosis is a common congenital narrowing of the heart's right-side outflow valve, causing exercise intolerance, breathlessness, and fluid buildup in severe cases. Surgical repair is the definitive treatment, with supportive care for heart failure.
Atrial Septal Defect in Dogs and Cats
Atrial septal defect is a congenital hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers, often inherited, causing poor exercise tolerance, weakness, and breathlessness. Severe cases progress to right-sided heart failure. Surgical repair is the definitive treatment.
Ovarian Cysts in Dogs and Cats
Ovarian cysts in dogs and cats arise from unruptured follicles or corpora lutea due to endocrine imbalance. Follicular cysts cause constant estrus and excitability, while luteal cysts cause prolonged anestrus; medical therapy is tried first, with ovariectomy if it fails.
Endometritis in Dogs and Cats
Endometritis is acute or chronic bacterial inflammation of the uterine lining in dogs and cats, usually after whelping or parturition. Signs include abnormal estrus, lethargy, poor appetite, and uterine discharge; treatment reduces inflammation and restores uterine function, with hysterectomy when needed.
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.
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.
Esophageal Dilatation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal dilatation is widening of the esophagus in dogs and cats that impairs movement of food, causing regurgitation and weight loss. Congenital and acquired forms are managed with special feeding techniques and veterinary care.