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Preputial Sac Eversion in Dogs
Preputial sac eversion is a condition in which the inner lining of the prepuce protrudes and remains exposed, usually triggered by abnormal sexual reflexes or repeated mechanical friction during semen collection. Left untreated it can progress to chronic eversion and phimosis.
Preputial External Injury in Dogs and Cats
Preputial external injury in dogs and cats refers to damage of the skin and fascial layers of the prepuce caused by external trauma. It commonly appears as preputial contusion, cellulitis, or abscess, and is managed by controlling infection and inflammation and keeping the area clean.
Inguinal and Scrotal Hernia in Dogs and Cats
An inguinal or scrotal hernia is abdominal contents pushing through the groin into the scrotal sac, most often in young male dogs with small intestine as the common content. The swelling is usually soft and reducible, but the narrow ring can trap the bowel and cause fatal shock if not repaired.
Abdominal Wall Hernia in Dogs and Cats
An abdominal wall hernia is a pouch of abdominal contents pushing through a defect in the belly wall under the skin. Small hernias can be pushed back, but trapped (strangulated) ones cause sudden pain and shock; treatment is surgical repair plus antibiotics.
Jaundice in Dogs and Cats
Jaundice is yellow discoloration of tissues from high blood bilirubin due to blocked pigment metabolism; it is a sign of liver, bile-duct, or hemolytic disease rather than a disease itself. Treatment targets the underlying cause and supports the liver.
Ascites in Dogs and Cats
Ascites is the abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen, a chronic condition that may be watery (transudate) or inflammatory (exudate). It causes a symmetrically swollen belly, weakness, and breathing difficulty; treatment targets the underlying disease plus fluid removal and a low-sodium diet.
Peritonitis in Dogs and Cats
Peritonitis is inflammation of the abdominal lining caused by infection, injury, or leakage of gut contents, bringing severe abdominal pain and inflammatory fluid in the belly. Treatment removes the cause, uses antibiotics, and supports fluids and circulation.
Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats
Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas caused by its own digestive enzymes attacking the gland, with edema, bleeding, and necrosis. It causes sudden upper-abdominal pain, vomiting, and shock; treatment rests the pancreas, controls pain and infection, and corrects fluids.
Liver Abscess in Dogs and Cats
A liver abscess is a pus-filled pocket in the liver caused by pyogenic bacterial infection, single or multiple. It brings intermittent high fever, weight loss, and abdominal pain, and can rupture into the abdomen; treatment relies on aggressive antibiotics and drainage.
Hepatic Cirrhosis in Dogs and Cats
Hepatic cirrhosis is scarring of the liver from long-standing injury, leading to loss of function, a bleeding tendency, and nervous signs in advanced cases. Treatment removes the cause where possible, supports the liver, and provides a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet.