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Leukemia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leukemia is a malignant disease of the blood-forming system in which abnormal white cells flood the marrow and blood, damaging other organs. Forms include myeloid, lymphoid, monocytic, and mast-cell leukemia, and treatment is difficult, relying on chemotherapy and supportive care.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a body-wide clotting crisis triggered by severe illness, poisoning, or immune failure, in which clots form and consume factors, then bleeding begins. It is a medical emergency treated by resolving the underlying disease plus transfusion and anticoagulation.
Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder, often immune-mediated, in which low platelet counts cause spontaneous bruising and hemorrhage from the gums, gut, or urinary tract. Treatment stops the bleeding, suppresses the immune attack, and replaces platelets when needed.
Lymphangitis and Lymphadenitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Lymphangitis and lymphadenitis are inflammations of the lymph vessels and nodes, usually from infection, immune disorders, or tumors. Signs vary by location but center on swelling, pain, and systemic inflammation, and treatment targets the underlying disease.
Pericarditis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, often secondary to infection, heart-base tumors, rheumatism, or uremia. It causes fever, breathing difficulty, and fluid or bleeding around the heart, and is treated by addressing the cause plus drainage when needed.
Endocarditis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Endocarditis is infection or inflammation of the heart valves and inner lining, usually from bacteria, viruses, heartworm, or fungi spreading through the bloodstream. Affected pets lose appetite, tire easily, cough, and may develop heart failure if untreated.
Cor Pulmonale in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) is right-sided heart failure driven by high pressure in the pulmonary arteries, usually from chronic lung disease, heartworm, or chest-wall disorders. Signs include cough, labored breathing, and fluid buildup, and treatment must target the underlying cause.
Feline Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline restrictive cardiomyopathy is a chronic heart-muscle disease in which the endocardium thickens and stiffens, preventing normal filling of the heart. Affected cats show breathing difficulty, weakness, and fluid buildup, and there is no cure—only symptomatic control.
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a frequently inherited heart-muscle disease in which the ventricular walls thicken and filling is impaired. Many cats show no early signs, then suddenly develop breathing distress, weakness, or sudden death from stress or arterial obstruction.
Canine Mitral Valve Insufficiency: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Mitral valve insufficiency is a degenerative heart-valve disease in which blood leaks backward from the left ventricle into the left atrium, accounting for roughly three-quarters of canine heart disease. Older small breeds are most affected and show exercise intolerance, coughing, and night-time breathing distress.