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Degenerative Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) is non-suppurative wear of joint cartilage from years of uneven load, more common in older pets. It causes pain, stiffness, limited motion, and lameness that worsens with activity and cold weather. Weight control, controlled exercise, pain relief, and surgery in severe cases manage it.
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.
Glycogen Storage Disease in Dogs and Cats
Glycogen storage disease is an inherited metabolic disorder in which a congenital lack of glycogen-splitting enzymes lets glycogen accumulate in the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. It causes persistent low blood sugar with weakness, seizures, and incontinence, and needs prompt veterinary care to avoid irreversible brain damage.
Bladder Spasm in Dogs and Cats
Bladder spasm is a non-inflammatory, cramp-like contraction of the bladder muscle or sphincter that disrupts normal urination. It is often triggered by stones or clots irritating the bladder. Relieving the underlying cause and calming the spasm restores normal voiding.
Cystitis in Dogs and Cats
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder lining, usually from bacterial infection, causing painful, frequent urination with cloudy or blood-tinged urine. It is most common in female dogs and cats. Most cases respond well to antibiotics and supportive care, but a deep infection can become systemic.
Uterine Prolapse in Dogs
Uterine prolapse is turning inside-out and protrusion of part or all of the uterus through the vagina or vulva, usually after whelping or abortion and more often in older dogs. It can cause infertility and severe bleeding, and is treated by surgical replacement or ovariohysterectomy.
Endometritis in Dogs and Cats
Endometritis is acute or chronic bacterial inflammation of the uterine lining in dogs and cats, usually after whelping or parturition. Signs include abnormal estrus, lethargy, poor appetite, and uterine discharge; treatment reduces inflammation and restores uterine function, with hysterectomy when needed.
Rhinitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa, producing congestion, swelling, nasal discharge, and sneezing. It may be acute or chronic and is managed by clearing the nasal passages and treating the underlying cause, often with antibiotics when bacterial.
Tetanus in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tetanus is a specific infection caused by Clostridium tetani entering through skin or mucosal wounds, multiplying in low-oxygen conditions, and producing a toxin that causes muscle spasms. Because dogs and cats resist the toxin relatively well, localized tetanus is more common, showing rigidity and spasms in the limb near the wound.
Dog Osteoporosis: What Every Owner Should Know
Older dogs commonly face bone loss and arthritis, driven by injury, genetics, poor care, too little exercise or food, or excess weight. Watch the gait, control weight, swim for low-impact exercise, and feed joint nutrients to prevent it.