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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 Mucinosis (Shar-Pei): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Canine mucinosis is a hereditary skin disorder of Shar-Pei dogs in which connective-tissue cells overproduce mucin, causing fluid-filled swellings or papules. It is not contagious and is managed with anti-inflammatory and supportive skin care.
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.
Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Urticaria, or hives, is an acute allergic skin reaction in dogs and cats that produces sudden, well-defined wheals and itching, usually fading within a day or two. Identifying and removing the trigger is the key to treatment and prevention.
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.
Rheumatism in Dogs and Cats
Rheumatism is a non-suppurative inflammation of connective tissue in muscles, heart, and joints, often triggered by cold, damp, or strep infection. It causes shifting pain, stiffness, and lameness that eases with movement. Anti-inflammatory care and a dry, warm environment help.
Idiopathic Polymyositis in Dogs and Cats
Idiopathic polymyositis is a diffuse inflammation of skeletal muscle, likely autoimmune, causing weakness, fever, stiffness, and lameness. Cats may lose the ability to jump. Catching it early and using immune-suppressing therapy helps prevent wasting.
Osteomyelitis in Dogs and Cats
Osteomyelitis is infection and inflammation of bone and marrow, usually from bacteria entering through an open fracture, wound, or the bloodstream. It causes fever, pain, and lameness, and can lead to sepsis if untreated. Long-term antimicrobials and, sometimes, surgery are needed.
Fractures in Dogs and Cats
A fracture is a break in bone or cartilage from force such as a car hit or fall, and often damages nearby soft tissue. Signs include deformity, pain, and lameness; severe cases can paralyze. Veterinary resetting and fixation, plus rest, are the mainstays of healing.