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Canine and Feline Aural Hematoma
An aural hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms between the skin and cartilage of the ear flap, usually triggered by vigorous head shaking or scratching. Small collections may be drained, but most require surgery to prevent a permanently scarred, thickened ear.
Canine and Feline Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (Epiphora)
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction blocks normal tear drainage in dogs and cats, causing chronic epiphora (tear overflow) and facial staining. Congenital duct atresia usually needs surgical correction, while acquired obstruction from conjunctivitis or injury is managed by treating the underlying cause.
Canine and Feline Glaucoma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Glaucoma is raised pressure inside the eye of dogs and cats from blocked fluid drainage, damaging the retina and optic nerve and risking blindness. It is managed with pressure-lowering drugs and, sometimes, surgery.
Canine and Feline Entropion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid edge in dogs and cats, making lashes scrape the cornea and cause tearing, conjunctivitis, and ulcers. It is often surgical, especially in breeds like Shar-Pei and Chow Chow.
Canine and Feline Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin in dogs and cats from parasites, allergy, infection, or trauma, causing itch, swelling, and crusting. Treatment removes the cause and controls inflammation locally and systemically.
Canine and Feline Eczema (Moist Dermatitis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Eczema is a superficial skin inflammation in dogs and cats driven by allergy and weak skin defense, producing redness, vesicles, hair loss, and crusting. It is managed by relieving itch, calming inflammation, and keeping the environment clean.
Canine and Feline Interdigital Pyoderma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Interdigital pyoderma is a painful bacterial infection between the toes of dogs and cats, causing swelling, redness, moisture, and foul odor, sometimes with draining tracts. It often follows a moist environment, mites, or blocked follicles, and needs thorough cleaning plus veterinary-directed antibiotics.
Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Urticaria, or hives, is an acute allergic skin reaction in dogs and cats that produces sudden, well-defined wheals and itching, usually fading within a day or two. Identifying and removing the trigger is the key to treatment and prevention.
Canine and Feline Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disorder of skin lipid metabolism in dogs and cats, producing dry scales, greasy sebum buildup, or inflamed crusted skin. It may be primary (often hereditary) or secondary to parasites, infection, or endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism.
Canine and Feline Atopic (Allergic) Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, also called allergic dermatitis, is an IgE-mediated skin hypersensitivity in dogs and cats, marked by intense itching, redness, and hair loss that often begins around the eyes, toes, and groin. Mild cases may resolve once the allergen is removed, while persistent cases need veterinary-directed anti-inflammatory therapy.