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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.
Anemia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Anemia is not a disease itself but a sign of many conditions in which red cells or hemoglobin fall short, depriving tissues of oxygen. Pets become weak, pale, and breathless, and treatment corrects the underlying cause while rebuilding red cells through diet, supplements, or transfusion.
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.
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A diaphragmatic hernia is an internal hernia where abdominal organs (liver, stomach, intestine) pass through a tear in the diaphragm into the chest. It causes breathing difficulty and is corrected surgically after stabilization.
Chylothorax in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chylothorax is lymph (chyle) leaking into the chest cavity, usually from a blocked or ruptured thoracic duct, causing breathing difficulty and weight loss. It is managed with surgery to tie off the duct plus drainage and a low-fat diet.
Pyothorax (Empyema) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pyothorax is pus accumulating in the chest cavity from a bacterial infection of the pleura, causing fever, labored breathing, and a fluid-splash sound. It is treated by draining and flushing the chest and with prolonged antibiotics.
Hydrothorax (Pleural Effusion) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hydrothorax is a non-inflammatory fluid buildup in the chest that compresses the lungs and causes breathing difficulty. It usually signals heart disease or another systemic problem, and is treated by draining the fluid and managing the cause.
Pleurisy (Pleuritis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (the lung lining) causing abdominal breathing, a friction sound on auscultation, and a horizontal fluid line on percussion. It is treated with antibiotics, pain and inflammation control, and drainage of fluid when needed.
Aspiration (Inhalation) Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Aspiration pneumonia occurs when material is inhaled into the lungs, causing airway and lung inflammation that can progress to lung gangrene. It is an emergency treated by clearing the airway, oxygen, and antibiotics.