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False Pregnancy in Dogs and Cats
False pregnancy is a hormone-driven syndrome in which an unbred female shows pregnancy-like signs such as nesting, lactation, and behavior change. Mild cases resolve on their own, but pyometra must be ruled out; hormone therapy or spaying helps recurring cases.
Ovarian Cysts in Dogs and Cats
Ovarian cysts in dogs and cats arise from unruptured follicles or corpora lutea due to endocrine imbalance. Follicular cysts cause constant estrus and excitability, while luteal cysts cause prolonged anestrus; medical therapy is tried first, with ovariectomy if it fails.
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.
Vaginal Prolapse in Dogs
Vaginal prolapse is eversion and protrusion of the vaginal wall through the vulva, most often in proestrus or estrus females. It is often reducible, but prolapse during pregnancy can cause difficult labor and may require cesarean section to save the mother.
Vulvitis and Vaginitis in Dogs and Cats
Vulvitis and vaginitis are bacterial inflammations of the vulva or vaginal mucosa in female dogs and cats. Signs are similar and include itching, redness, swelling, and inflammatory discharge; treatment focuses on cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics and is usually not life-threatening.
Cryptorchidism in Dogs
Cryptorchidism is a hereditary condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum by about six months of age. Unilateral dogs may still breed, but bilateral dogs are infertile and all affected dogs should be neutered early to avoid cancer and inherited risk.
Prostatic Cysts and Prostatitis in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic cysts form on a background of congenital prostatic malformation and benign enlargement, and become prostatitis when infected, usually secondary to urinary tract infection. Signs include increased ejaculate, deteriorating semen quality, fever above 40 C, and pain; antibiotics and surgery are the main treatments.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Dogs
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related enlargement of the prostate in older male dogs, leading to difficult defecation, constipation, reduced urine output, blood in urine, and a full bladder. Castration is the most effective treatment.
Orchitis, Scrotal Funiculitis, and Epididymitis in Dogs and Cats
Orchitis, scrotal funiculitis, and epididymitis are painful inflammations of the testicle and associated structures in dogs and cats, which may be acute or chronic. Severe orchitis can permanently affect fertility, and veterinary-directed antibiotics or surgical removal of the affected testicle are the main treatments.
Balanoposthitis in Dogs and Cats
Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce in dogs and cats, usually from bacterial invasion after abrasion or poor hygiene. It causes swelling, heat, itching, and inflammatory discharge, and is treated with cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics.