Search Results
3024 results for “cat symptoms”
Canine and Feline Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (Epiphora)
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction blocks normal tear drainage in dogs and cats, causing chronic epiphora (tear overflow) and facial staining. Congenital duct atresia usually needs surgical correction, while acquired obstruction from conjunctivitis or injury is managed by treating the underlying cause.
Eosinophilic Myositis in Dogs
Eosinophilic myositis is a recurrent inflammation of the chewing muscles in dogs (often young herding breeds), marked by sudden swelling, eye protrusion, and trouble opening the mouth. It is likely allergic or autoimmune. Anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory care, plus feeding support, are key.
When Your Dog Pants After a Short Walk: A Heart-Health Warning
Panting after brief exercise can be normal, but a formerly active dog that tires after a few steps, pants without exertion, coughs at night, or shows blue gums may have heart disease. Veterinary heart assessment and early care greatly slow progression.
Maternal Hypoglycemia in Bitches
Maternal hypoglycemia is low blood sugar in a mother dog around whelping, caused by the heavy energy demand of pregnancy and nursing. It brings fever, tremors, and even coma, and needs quick glucose and good nutrition.
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 Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which the body blocks the receptors that let nerves activate muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It is managed with immune therapy and drugs that improve nerve-muscle signaling.
Canine and Feline Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem autoimmune disease causing fever, joint pain, mouth ulcers, and often anemia or kidney involvement. It is managed long-term with immune-suppressing therapy.
Canine and Feline Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a disorder in which the immune system destroys the pet's own red blood cells, causing sudden anemia, jaundice, and weakness. It is treated with immune suppression and, when severe, transfusion.
Canine and Feline Pemphigoid
Pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease that produces firm, hard-to-rupture blisters on the skin and mouth. It is managed with immune-suppressing and protective therapy.
Canine and Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune blistering skin disease, causing crusted, raw, and hairless patches, usually on the face and ears. It is controlled with immune-suppressing therapy.