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Gastric Foreign Body in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A gastric foreign body is an indigestible object lodged in the stomach of a dog or cat, causing vomiting, pain, and weight loss. It is removed by a veterinarian, sometimes surgically, with antibiotics to prevent infection.
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.
Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands in dogs and cats, caused by stones, viruses, or bacteria, leading to swollen, painful glands and fever. It is treated by addressing the cause, reducing inflammation, and veterinary-directed antibiotics.
Esophageal Obstruction in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal obstruction is a blockage of the food pipe in dogs and cats, often from a swallowed bone or other object, causing distress, drooling, and regurgitation. It is an emergency relieved by veterinary removal of the object.
Esophageal Dilatation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal dilatation is widening of the esophagus in dogs and cats that impairs movement of food, causing regurgitation and weight loss. Congenital and acquired forms are managed with special feeding techniques and veterinary care.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital facial defects in dogs and cats, often inherited, that let milk escape from the nose and impair feeding. Surgical repair is the main treatment, with special feeding and neutering of affected animals to avoid passing it on.
Pharyngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pharyngeal paralysis is loss of swallowing function in dogs and cats, causing food, water, and saliva to spill from the mouth and risking fatal aspiration pneumonia. It is usually a sign of a serious underlying neurologic disease and needs urgent veterinary care.
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.
Gingivitis and Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gingivitis and periodontitis are common gum diseases in dogs and cats that cause red, swollen, bleeding gums, bad breath, and eventual tooth loosening. They are managed by professional dental cleaning and at-home oral care.