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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart-muscle disorder in which the ventricular chambers enlarge and weaken, leading to poor pumping, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Large and middle-sized breeds are most at risk, and signs include weakness, coughing, abdominal swelling, and fainting.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Dogs
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital vessel that stays open after birth, letting blood short-circuit in the heart. It is common in several dog breeds and can cause poor growth, fluid buildup, and breathlessness. Surgical ligation is the definitive cure.
Dystocia in Dogs and Cats
Dystocia is difficult or impossible natural delivery, often when a female cannot pass a puppy or kitten after about one hour of strong labor. Small breeds and calcium-deficient mothers are at higher risk and need timely surgical assistance and supportive care.
Abortion in Dogs and Cats
Abortion in dogs and cats is interruption of pregnancy from fetal or maternal abnormality, infection, or trauma. It ranges from threatened and hidden loss to premature live pups, dead pups, or retained mummies; treatment protects the mother and prevents endometritis or septicemia.
Uterine Torsion in Dogs and Cats
Uterine torsion is twisting of the pregnant uterus around its own axis, usually just before parturition. Affected animals are lethargic, vomit, refuse food, and have dark red eye membranes; surgical untwisting or cesarean and, if the uterus is damaged, ovariohysterectomy are needed.
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A diaphragmatic hernia is an internal hernia where abdominal organs (liver, stomach, intestine) pass through a tear in the diaphragm into the chest. It causes breathing difficulty and is corrected surgically after stabilization.
Hydrothorax (Pleural Effusion) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hydrothorax is a non-inflammatory fluid buildup in the chest that compresses the lungs and causes breathing difficulty. It usually signals heart disease or another systemic problem, and is treated by draining the fluid and managing the cause.
Pleurisy (Pleuritis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (the lung lining) causing abdominal breathing, a friction sound on auscultation, and a horizontal fluid line on percussion. It is treated with antibiotics, pain and inflammation control, and drainage of fluid when needed.
Aspiration (Inhalation) Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Aspiration pneumonia occurs when material is inhaled into the lungs, causing airway and lung inflammation that can progress to lung gangrene. It is an emergency treated by clearing the airway, oxygen, and antibiotics.
Anal Sacculitis in Dogs and Cats
Anal sacculitis is inflammation of the small anal glands when their secretions build up and irritate the lining, most often in small-breed dogs and cats. Signs include scooting, licking at the rear, and a foul odor; treatment is expression and antibiotics, with surgery for rupture or fistulas.