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Chronic Hepatitis in Dogs and Cats
Chronic hepatitis is a long-term inflammation of the liver, often developing from repeated or unresolved acute injury. It causes persistent digestive upset, weight loss, and sometimes mild jaundice; management protects the liver, improves bile flow, and supports nutrition.
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a severe chronic inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by infiltration with eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. It is often linked to allergy and is marked by persistent vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and a high eosinophil count in the blood.
Chronic Gastritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chronic gastritis is long-term inflammation of the stomach lining in dogs and cats, causing intermittent vomiting, poor digestion, and weight loss, especially in older pets. It is managed with diet, protective medications, and veterinary-directed treatment.
Acute Gastritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Acute gastritis is sudden inflammation of the stomach lining in dogs and cats, causing vomiting and abdominal pain, especially in puppies. Most cases improve with veterinary care, fluid support, and temporary fasting.
Esophagitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus in dogs and cats, usually from acid reflux or irritation, causing painful swallowing, drooling, and vomiting. It is managed with veterinary care, protective medications, and a soft diet.
Pharyngitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat lining in dogs and cats, causing painful swallowing, drooling, and reluctance to eat. It often follows mouth, nasal, or respiratory infections and is treated with veterinary care and supportive feeding.
Flea Infestation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Fleas are blood-feeding insects that cause itchy dermatitis in dogs and cats and can transmit tapeworms and other diseases. Control requires treating the pet, the home, and all in-contact animals with veterinary-directed parasiticides.
Lice Infestation in Dogs and Cats (Pediculosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Lice are external parasites that cling to the skin and coat of dogs and cats, causing itching, hair loss, and skin irritation, with heavy infestations leading to anemia and poor condition. They are species-specific and controlled with parasiticides plus environmental cleaning.
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 Cryptosporidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal (coccidian) infection of dogs and cats that causes acute, watery diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. It is most severe in young, stressed, or immunocompromised animals and is zoonotic, so hygiene is essential.