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Canine and Feline Paranasal Sinus Carcinoma
Paranasal sinus carcinoma is a tumor of the nasal cavity and frontal sinuses, usually on one side, causing snoring sounds, one-sided mucus discharge, and gradual distortion of the facial bones. Early, wide surgical removal offers the best chance, but many cases are already advanced at diagnosis.
Canine and Feline Nasal Adenocarcinoma
Nasal adenocarcinoma is a destructive tumor of the nasal lining in dogs and cats, producing a bleeding, pus-tinged discharge and gradually destroying the normal nasal structures. There is no reliably curative treatment, and the prognosis is poor.
Canine and Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma
Eosinophilic granuloma is an inflammatory skin and lip lesion seen mainly in cats, starting as a small smooth depression on the upper lip and spreading into a thickened, ulcerated, red swelling. It is managed with anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating therapy rather than surgery.
Canine and Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is an aggressive, invasive tumor of the mouth lining in older dogs and cats, usually appearing as a firm, ulcerated white mass on the gums, tongue, or palate. Treatment options are limited and the prognosis is generally poor.
Canine and Feline Infectious Oral Papillomatosis
Infectious oral papillomatosis is a benign viral wart of the mouth caused by a papillomavirus and spread by direct contact, mainly in young dogs. The growths usually regress on their own within a few weeks, though large numbers can interfere with eating.
Canine and Feline Otitis Media and Interna
Otitis media and interna are inflammation of the middle and inner ear, usually arising when severe outer-ear infection spreads inward. Left untreated, inner-ear disease can damage balance and facial nerves and, in the worst case, progress to meningitis.
Canine and Feline Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear canal, commonly triggered by ear mites, foreign material, or improper cleaning that lets bacteria or fungi take hold. Treatment means cleaning the canal and tackling the underlying cause, with surgery reserved for chronic, end-stage cases.
Canine and Feline Ear Laceration
An ear laceration is a torn wound of the ear flap, usually from fighting, rough play, or prolonged squeezing and friction. Treatment depends on depth — from simple skin closure to separate repair of cartilage and skin — and an Elizabethan collar protects the healing wound.
Canine and Feline Aural Hematoma
An aural hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms between the skin and cartilage of the ear flap, usually triggered by vigorous head shaking or scratching. Small collections may be drained, but most require surgery to prevent a permanently scarred, thickened ear.
Canine and Feline Globe Prolapse (Eye Protrusion)
Globe prolapse occurs when the eye is forced out of the socket, most often from fighting or blunt trauma and especially in short-nosed breeds. Prompt replacement offers the best chance of saving the eye; badly damaged or infected globes may require surgical removal.