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Retained Placenta in Dogs and Cats
Retained placenta is failure to expel the afterbirth within the normal third-stage time after birth. If retained beyond a day it rots and causes acute endometritis, and within two days can progress to septicemia and rapid death; medical, surgical, or supportive care is needed.
Dystocia in Dogs and Cats
Dystocia is difficult or impossible natural delivery, often when a female cannot pass a puppy or kitten after about one hour of strong labor. Small breeds and calcium-deficient mothers are at higher risk and need timely surgical assistance and supportive care.
Uterine Torsion in Dogs and Cats
Uterine torsion is twisting of the pregnant uterus around its own axis, usually just before parturition. Affected animals are lethargic, vomit, refuse food, and have dark red eye membranes; surgical untwisting or cesarean and, if the uterus is damaged, ovariohysterectomy are needed.
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.
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.
Umbilical Hernia in Dogs and Cats
An umbilical hernia is a bulge at the navel where abdominal contents push through the umbilical ring, most often in puppies. Small hernias can be returned to the belly, but trapped ones cause pain and shock; treatment is surgical repair plus antibiotics.
Megacolon in Dogs and Cats
Megacolon is an abnormal stretching and enlargement of the colon, seen in congenital and secondary forms, that leads to persistent constipation and stool accumulation. Treatment centers on enemas, laxatives, and dietary change, with surgery reserved for severe or obstructive cases.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital facial defects in dogs and cats, often inherited, that let milk escape from the nose and impair feeding. Surgical repair is the main treatment, with special feeding and neutering of affected animals to avoid passing it on.
Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
Is my cat close to labor? Bred in mid-January, now lethargic with pink nipples and discharge
Cat pregnancy is 63-66 days; pink nipples and milk suggest labor is near — get a prenatal check to confirm and plan the delivery.