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Iodine Metabolism Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Iodine metabolism disorders in dogs and cats include iodine deficiency, goiter, lethargy, and in severe cases cretinism or myxedema with dry skin, and iodine excess, causing vomiting, spasms, and suppressed thyroid function. They are managed by balancing dietary iodine.
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Magnesium disorders in dogs and cats include deficiency, causing stunted growth, hyperexcitability, and convulsions, and excess, usually from over-supplementation, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and in cats urinary tract signs. They are managed by correcting dietary magnesium and treating the underlying cause.
Urolithiasis (Urinary Stones) in Dogs and Cats
Urolithiasis is the presence of stones anywhere in the urinary tract - kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra - causing painful, difficult urination and blood in the urine. It is linked to diet, low water intake, mineral imbalance, and infection. Diet change, medication, or surgery removes the stones.
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.
Urethral Stenosis and Obstruction in Dogs and Cats
Urethral stenosis and obstruction occur when the urethra narrows or becomes blocked, preventing normal urination. Male dogs and cats are most at risk. A complete blockage is an emergency that can lead to bladder rupture, peritonitis, kidney failure, or uremia if not treated immediately.
Constipation in Dogs and Cats
Constipation is the difficult or absent passage of stool as fecal material hardens and accumulates in the bowel, eventually distending the intestine. It most often affects older dogs and cats and causes straining, discomfort, and loss of appetite; management ranges from enemas and stool softeners to surgery in severe cases.
What Are the Signs of Dehydration in Dogs?
Dehydration signs include reduced skin elasticity, lethargy, poor appetite, a dry nose, and thick sticky saliva. Dogs lose water fast by panting to cool down and from low water intake, so monitor drinking and ensure enough water.
What should I do if my dog keeps having diarrhea after coming home?
Continuous diarrhea after arriving home is often a stress response. Withhold food briefly, give pet probiotics, keep the dog warm and hydrated, and provide a quiet environment so it can adapt gradually.
What happens if a dog eats too much salty food?
Too much salt makes a dog's coat rough, increases shedding and tears, and burdens the kidneys. Here is why.
What to Do When Your Dog Refuses to Toilet at Home During Quarantine
Dogs trained to relieve themselves outdoors often refuse to go at home during lockdown. Help them by setting up a familiar toilet spot with pee pads, adding their own scent, mimicking outdoor ground, and encouraging water intake—and ease their stress with play.