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Burns in Dogs and Cats
Burns are tissue injuries caused by heat (fire, steam, hot liquids) or other agents. They are graded by depth: first-degree heals in about a week, second-degree in 20–30 days, and third-degree is severe and prone to infection. Quick first aid and veterinary care prevent shock and sepsis.
Bruises (Contusions) in Dogs and Cats
A contusion is a closed soft-tissue injury from a blunt blow, fall, or collision. It causes swelling, pain, and bruising, and can be serious when it affects the head, chest, abdomen, or spine. Treatment centers on reducing swelling, relieving pain, and preventing infection.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when pets breathe gas from faulty heaters, car exhaust, or confined smoke. It binds to blood and starves tissues of oxygen, causing vomiting, weakness, bright-red gums, seizures, and coma. Move the pet to fresh air and get veterinary help at once.
Sulfonamide Antibiotic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Sulfonamide antibiotics can poison sensitive pets or when overused, causing nervous signs, urinary crystal problems and blood-cell disorders such as anaemia. Stopping the drug, flushing the urine and supportive care are the main steps.
Organophosphate Pesticide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Organophosphate pesticides block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, causing a cholinergic crisis with salivation, vomiting, muscle twitching and seizures. Rapid decontamination and veterinary antidotal therapy are essential.
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats is a disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance that causes persistently high blood sugar. Classic signs are excessive drinking, eating, and urinating with weight loss, and treatment centers on diet, insulin or other glucose-lowering medication, and monitoring.
Canine and Feline Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of water balance in which the body cannot concentrate urine, causing massive drinking and urination. It results from low antidiuretic hormone or unresponsive kidneys, and is managed by treating the cause and replacing the hormone.
Canine and Feline Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's disease, occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough cortisol and aldosterone. It causes vague signs such as lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and poor appetite, and acute crises can be life-threatening without prompt treatment.
Polyradiculoneuritis (Acute Polyneuritis) in Dogs and Cats
Polyradiculoneuritis is an inflammation of multiple nerve roots that causes flaccid paralysis, sometimes including the respiratory muscles. Its cause is uncertain but may be autoimmune, and most pets recover over three to six weeks with supportive care.
Myelitis and Meningomyelitis in Dogs and Cats
Myelitis and meningomyelitis are inflammations of the spinal cord and its surrounding membranes, often secondary to infection or trauma. They cause fever, pain, and progressive weakness or paralysis, and treatment must eliminate the underlying cause while controlling inflammation.