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What to Do for Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) in Dogs
Hot spots (also called acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis) are localized, moist, red lesions of skin caused mainly by self-trauma. Acute moist dermatitis is a common skin disease in dogs. It often appears in long-haired and thick-coated breeds and is more common in summer.
Signs of Obesity in Cats
Obesity refers to the excessive accumulation of body fat. At least 25% of cats are considered obese or at risk of becoming obese, which is the most common nutrition-related health condition in pets.
Diseases with Symptoms Similar to Feline Liver Failure
Liver failure is an abnormality that occurs when the liver is affected by impaired blood flow, reduced oxygen supply, hepatotoxic drugs or chemicals, excess heat, or infectious agents. Liver failure can occur in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. It may affect multiple organ systems, including the liver and gallbladder, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood system. Affected pets may show various symptoms, including anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, abdominal fluid accumulation, bleeding, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Dog Near-Drowning
Near-drowning is defined as survival for more than 24 hours after being fully submerged. This article explains the stages of near-drowning, how fresh and salt water differ, and the diagnostic tests and treatments veterinarians use.
Symptoms and Treatment of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration occurs when the body's water falls below normal levels, usually involving loss of water and electrolytes such as sodium, chlorine, and potassium. This article describes the signs of dehydration in dogs, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Causes and Diagnosis of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration can be caused by many diseases or abnormalities, which fall into two broad categories: reduced fluid intake and increased fluid loss. This article explains the common causes and how veterinarians grade dehydration severity by skin elasticity and lab tests.
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed
There are many causes of IBD in dogs, such as ordinary enteritis from improper diet, parasite-driven enteritis, and viral enteritis that generally needs antiviral treatment. This article explains the in-depth diagnostic workup used to confirm IBD.
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.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Feline Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a very common disease in older cats and produces a range of symptoms. This article describes the clinical signs and the diagnostic tests, including T4, free T4 by equilibrium dialysis, chest X-rays, and technetium-99m scans, used to confirm it.