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Canine and Feline Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear canal, commonly triggered by ear mites, foreign material, or improper cleaning that lets bacteria or fungi take hold. Treatment means cleaning the canal and tackling the underlying cause, with surgery reserved for chronic, end-stage cases.
Anterior Uveitis (Iridocyclitis) in Dogs and Cats
Anterior uveitis is inflammation of the iris and ciliary body in dogs and cats, causing pain, redness, and light sensitivity. It may arise from eye trauma, infection, or disease elsewhere in the body and requires prompt treatment to protect vision.
Canine and Feline Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in dogs and cats from irritation, infection, allergy, or nearby disease, causing redness, discharge, and light sensitivity. Treatment controls infection and soothes the eye.
Feline and Canine Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Eosinophilic granuloma complex is a group of allergic skin lesions in cats and dogs, causing ulcers, plaques, or linear nodules on the lips, thighs, or mouth. The exact cause is unknown, and treatment controls inflammation and prevents infection.
Canine Self-Biting (Acral Self-Trauma) Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Care
Self-biting syndrome is a compulsive behavior in dogs that leads to biting of the tail, limbs, or body, causing wounds and infection. It stems from parasites, nutritional gaps, allergies, or anxiety, and requires both behavior and medical management.
Canine and Feline Interdigital Pyoderma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Interdigital pyoderma is a painful bacterial infection between the toes of dogs and cats, causing swelling, redness, moisture, and foul odor, sometimes with draining tracts. It often follows a moist environment, mites, or blocked follicles, and needs thorough cleaning plus veterinary-directed antibiotics.
Organophosphate Pesticide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Organophosphate pesticides block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, causing a cholinergic crisis with salivation, vomiting, muscle twitching and seizures. Rapid decontamination and veterinary antidotal therapy are essential.
Canine and Feline Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which the body blocks the receptors that let nerves activate muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It is managed with immune therapy and drugs that improve nerve-muscle signaling.
Canine and Feline Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem autoimmune disease causing fever, joint pain, mouth ulcers, and often anemia or kidney involvement. It is managed long-term with immune-suppressing therapy.
Canine and Feline Pemphigoid
Pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease that produces firm, hard-to-rupture blisters on the skin and mouth. It is managed with immune-suppressing and protective therapy.