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Hematomas in Dogs and Cats
A hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the vessels, usually from a blunt impact that ruptures small vessels under intact skin. It appears as a rapid, non-painful swelling. Prompt pressure bandaging and, when large, veterinary drainage prevent infection and tissue damage.
Bruises (Contusions) in Dogs and Cats
A contusion is a closed soft-tissue injury from a blunt blow, fall, or collision. It causes swelling, pain, and bruising, and can be serious when it affects the head, chest, abdomen, or spine. Treatment centers on reducing swelling, relieving pain, and preventing infection.
Wounds and Trauma in Dogs and Cats
Trauma from abrasions, punctures, bites, and other injuries damages skin and deeper tissues. Untreated wounds can become infected and harm underlying structures. Prompt cleaning, bleeding control, and veterinary care prevent complications.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when pets breathe gas from faulty heaters, car exhaust, or confined smoke. It binds to blood and starves tissues of oxygen, causing vomiting, weakness, bright-red gums, seizures, and coma. Move the pet to fresh air and get veterinary help at once.
Ephedrine Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Ephedrine poisoning happens when pets receive too much ephedrine-containing medication. It causes restlessness, trembling, drooling, vomiting, and dangerously fast heart and breathing rates. Stopping the drug and prompt veterinary care are essential.
Toad Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Toad poisoning occurs when dogs or cats bite toads or lick toad eggs, skin secretions, or venom on wounds. Signs include heavy drooling, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, and seizures. Immediate flushing of the mouth and urgent veterinary treatment are critical.
Strychnine Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Strychnine (nux vomica) poisoning in dogs and cats causes sudden, severe nerve excitation. Affected pets become hyper-sensitive to sound and light, develop muscle twitching, seizures, and a rigid arching of the spine, and may die from respiratory paralysis. Immediate, calm veterinary care is essential.
Chlorpromazine Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Chlorpromazine, a phenothiazine sedative, depresses the brain when overdosed, causing low temperature, agitation, coma and skin reactions. Stopping the drug and supportive care with a respiratory stimulant are the main steps.
Sulfonamide Antibiotic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Sulfonamide antibiotics can poison sensitive pets or when overused, causing nervous signs, urinary crystal problems and blood-cell disorders such as anaemia. Stopping the drug, flushing the urine and supportive care are the main steps.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Overuse of aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin damages the kidneys and the ear nerve and can block nerve-to-muscle signalling. There is no antidote, so stopping the drug and supporting kidney and nerve function are essential.