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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats
Intervertebral disc disease occurs when a degenerate disc bulges or herniates and compresses the spinal cord, causing pain, incoordination, and paralysis. It is most common in small or older chondrodystrophic dogs and rarely resolves without treatment.
Spinal Cord Compression in Dogs and Cats
Spinal cord compression occurs when a mass, displaced vertebra, bulging disc, or migrating parasite presses on the spinal cord, causing pain, weakness, and eventually paralysis. Small breeds such as Pekingese, French Bulldogs, and Dachshunds are especially prone, and timely treatment of the underlying cause is essential.
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.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart-muscle disorder in which the ventricular chambers enlarge and weaken, leading to poor pumping, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Large and middle-sized breeds are most at risk, and signs include weakness, coughing, abdominal swelling, and fainting.
Atrial Septal Defect in Dogs and Cats
Atrial septal defect is a congenital hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers, often inherited, causing poor exercise tolerance, weakness, and breathlessness. Severe cases progress to right-sided heart failure. Surgical repair is the definitive treatment.
Premature Beats (Extra Systoles) in Dogs and Cats
Premature beats are early, out-of-place heart contractions arising from the atria, junction, or ventricles, often harmless but sometimes signaling heart disease or heartworm infection. Treatment targets the underlying cause and, when needed, rhythm control.
Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats
Heart failure is the syndrome in which a weakened heart cannot pump enough blood, causing congestion and poor tissue supply. It may follow severe infection, toxicity, kidney disease, or sudden exertion, and shows as breathlessness, weakness, and fluid buildup. Treatment eases the heart's workload and supports circulation.
Hydronephrosis in Dogs and Cats
Hydronephrosis is the buildup of urine in the kidney's collecting area when outflow is blocked, affecting one or both kidneys. Bilateral cases cause kidney failure and uremia, and trapped fluid can turn to pus if infected. Restoring urine flow early protects kidney function.
Orchitis, Scrotal Funiculitis, and Epididymitis in Dogs and Cats
Orchitis, scrotal funiculitis, and epididymitis are painful inflammations of the testicle and associated structures in dogs and cats, which may be acute or chronic. Severe orchitis can permanently affect fertility, and veterinary-directed antibiotics or surgical removal of the affected testicle are the main treatments.
Tracheal Collapse (Tracheal Paralysis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tracheal collapse is a weakening of the windpipe's supporting rings that lets the airway flatten, causing a characteristic honking cough and breathing difficulty. It is common in small and brachycephalic breeds and is managed with medical and, sometimes, surgical care.