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Canine and Feline Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disorder of skin lipid metabolism in dogs and cats, producing dry scales, greasy sebum buildup, or inflamed crusted skin. It may be primary (often hereditary) or secondary to parasites, infection, or endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism.
Canine and Feline Atopic (Allergic) Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, also called allergic dermatitis, is an IgE-mediated skin hypersensitivity in dogs and cats, marked by intense itching, redness, and hair loss that often begins around the eyes, toes, and groin. Mild cases may resolve once the allergen is removed, while persistent cases need veterinary-directed anti-inflammatory therapy.
Canine and Feline Gammopathy (Dysgammaglobulinemia)
Gammopathy is an abnormal rise in blood immunoglobulins, usually from cancer or chronic disease, which can damage organs and bones. Treatment targets the underlying cause, especially any tumor.
Canine and Feline Food Allergy (Adverse Food Reaction)
Food allergy is an immune reaction to a dietary ingredient that produces itchy skin and digestive upset. It is controlled by identifying and removing the offending food through an elimination diet.
Canine and Feline Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is an inherited allergic skin disease triggered by inhaled allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites. It causes itchy, inflamed skin that often recurs seasonally, and is managed by avoiding allergens and controlling inflammation.
Canine and Feline Caval Syndrome (Heartworm): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Caval syndrome is the acute, life-threatening form of heartworm disease in which adult worms suddenly obstruct the vena cava and heart, causing sudden collapse, bloody urine, and jaundice. Emergency surgical removal of the worms is the definitive treatment, and prevention depends on year-round parasite control.
Canine and Feline Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichomoniasis is a protozoal parasite infection of dogs and cats, most often caused by Pentatrichomonas, that produces stubborn, mucoid, sometimes bloody diarrhea. It spreads through contaminated food and water and is managed with antiprotozoal therapy plus supportive care.
Canine and Feline Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Paragonimiasis (lung fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Paragonimus flukes living in the lungs of dogs and cats. It causes chronic cough and breathing difficulty, and is treated with flukicides.
Canine and Feline Tapeworm Infection (Cestodiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tapeworm infection is caused by cestodes such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species residing in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Heavy infections cause poor condition and intestinal blockage, and are treated with antitapeworm drugs.
Canine and Feline Trichinellosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichinellosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Trichinella spiralis, acquired by eating raw meat containing encysted larvae. It can cause intestinal inflammation and painful muscle infection, and is prevented by not feeding raw meat.