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Cystitis in Dogs and Cats
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder lining, usually from bacterial infection, causing painful, frequent urination with cloudy or blood-tinged urine. It is most common in female dogs and cats. Most cases respond well to antibiotics and supportive care, but a deep infection can become systemic.
Urethritis in Dogs and Cats
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra that makes urination painful and frequent, with cloudy or blood-tinged urine in severe cases. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection ascending from the lower urinary tract. Veterinary treatment with antibiotics and supportive care resolves most cases.
Omphalitis (Umbilical Infection) in Dogs and Cats
Omphalitis is a bacterial infection of the umbilical stump in newborn puppies and kittens, causing inflammation, discharge, and sometimes tissue death. Left untreated it can spread through the body and become life-threatening. Good hygiene at birth and prompt veterinary care prevent serious complications.
Urethral Injury in Dogs and Cats
Urethral injury in dogs and cats is damage to the urethra from blunt force or trauma to the perineum and penis. Signs include penile swelling, difficult urination, perineal edema, and blood in urine; timely care prevents infection and complications such as urine leakage or bladder rupture.
Mastitis in Dogs and Cats
Mastitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the mammary gland from infection, often during lactation or from hormonal imbalance in older pets. Signs include red, swollen, painful glands and fever; it needs prompt antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid gland loss.
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.
Vulvitis and Vaginitis in Dogs and Cats
Vulvitis and vaginitis are bacterial inflammations of the vulva or vaginal mucosa in female dogs and cats. Signs are similar and include itching, redness, swelling, and inflammatory discharge; treatment focuses on cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics and is usually not life-threatening.
Prostatic Cysts and Prostatitis in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic cysts form on a background of congenital prostatic malformation and benign enlargement, and become prostatitis when infected, usually secondary to urinary tract infection. Signs include increased ejaculate, deteriorating semen quality, fever above 40 C, and pain; antibiotics and surgery are the main treatments.
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.
Balanoposthitis in Dogs and Cats
Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce in dogs and cats, usually from bacterial invasion after abrasion or poor hygiene. It causes swelling, heat, itching, and inflammatory discharge, and is treated with cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics.