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Canine and Feline Pemphigoid
Pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease that produces firm, hard-to-rupture blisters on the skin and mouth. It is managed with immune-suppressing and protective therapy.
Canine and Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune blistering skin disease, causing crusted, raw, and hairless patches, usually on the face and ears. It is controlled with immune-suppressing therapy.
Canine and Feline Pemphigus Vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disease that causes blisters and ulcers at the junctions of skin and mucous membranes, especially in the mouth. It is managed with immune-suppressing and protective therapy.
Canine and Feline Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia is a low platelet count that impairs clotting, causing bruises, nosebleeds, and bleeding into the urine or stool. It is treated by addressing the cause and, when severe, with transfusion.
Neonatal Jaundice in Puppies (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)
Neonatal isoerythrolysis is a blood-type mismatch in which a newborn ingests antibodies from the mother's first milk that destroy its own red cells, causing anemia and jaundice. Separating the puppy from the mother and bottle-feeding saves lives.
Canine and Feline Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of water balance in which the body cannot concentrate urine, causing massive drinking and urination. It results from low antidiuretic hormone or unresponsive kidneys, and is managed by treating the cause and replacing the hormone.
Canine and Feline Androgen Deficiency
Androgen deficiency means the testes make too little testosterone or sperm, leading to poor libido, stunted development, and reduced fertility. It is managed by treating the cause and, in some cases, hormone therapy.
Canine and Feline Androgen Excess
Androgen excess is an overproduction of male hormones from testicular tumors or other causes, causing heightened sexual behavior and symmetric hair loss. Surgical removal of the affected testicle is usually curative.
Canine and Feline Estrogen Deficiency
Estrogen deficiency most often follows spaying or ovarian disease and weakens the urethral sphincter, causing incontinence and frequent small urinations. It is managed with hormone therapy and supportive care.
Canine and Feline Estrogen Excess
Estrogen excess happens when the ovaries overproduce estrogen or estrogen is given in excess, leading to symmetric hair loss, skin changes, and reproductive-tract problems. It is corrected by stopping the source and, in tumor cases, surgical removal.