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Hyperparathyroidism in Dogs and Cats
Hyperparathyroidism is excess parathyroid hormone from a tumor or dietary imbalance that disrupts calcium-phosphorus balance, causing poor appetite, vomiting, weakness, and urinary stones or kidney failure. Treatment targets the cause and corrects calcium.
Hypothyroidism in Dogs and Cats
Hypothyroidism is reduced thyroid hormone from thyroiditis or tumor that slows metabolism, causing lethargy, weight gain, hair loss, and cold intolerance, sometimes with nerve signs. Lifelong thyroid-hormone replacement is the treatment.
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs and Cats
Hyperthyroidism is excess thyroid hormone from a thyroid tumor or hyperplasia that raises metabolism and nerve excitability. It causes weight loss with increased appetite, a fast or irregular heartbeat, and hyperactivity, and is managed with antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery.
Hypopituitarism in Dogs and Cats
Hypopituitarism results from tumors, inflammation, or trauma damaging the pituitary or hypothalamus, leading to failure of the target glands. Young animals become dwarfs, while adults show genital atrophy, obesity, and diabetes-insipidus-like signs, and hormone replacement is the main treatment.
Ulnar Nerve Paralysis in Dogs and Cats
Ulnar nerve paralysis follows direct trauma or prolonged ischemia from lying on one side under anesthesia, causing difficulty walking, bent joints, and a dragged limb. Timely nerve care improves the outcome.
Sciatic Nerve Injury in Dogs and Cats
Sciatic nerve injury usually follows a severe traumatic fracture and often involves the tibial and fibular branches, leaving multiple joints unable to flex or extend. Timely care helps avoid muscle wasting or lifelong lameness.
Tibial and Fibular Nerve Paralysis in Dogs and Cats
Tibial and fibular nerve paralysis impair normal hind-limb movement, causing an abnormal high-step or a knuckled, dragging paw, and eventually muscle wasting. Acupuncture and nutritional support aid recovery.
Suprascapular Nerve Paralysis in Dogs and Cats
Suprascapular nerve paralysis follows a blow, impact, or overstretch to the shoulder, causing the shoulder to jut outward and the shoulder muscles to waste over time. Nerve-supportive care and rehab help recovery.
Pituitary Insufficiency (Pituitary Dwarfism) in Dogs and Cats
Pituitary insufficiency is an inherited failure of one or more pituitary hormones that slows growth and causes symmetric hair loss and delayed bone maturation, most often in German Shepherd puppies. Lifelong hormone replacement is the mainstay of treatment.
Radial Nerve Paralysis in Dogs and Cats
Radial nerve paralysis leaves the elbow, wrist, and digit extensors unable to function, causing a dropped elbow, knuckled paw, and dragging toes. Forelimb or rib fractures and prolonged pressure from lying down are common causes, and rehabilitation supports recovery.