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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.
Pneumothorax in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pneumothorax is air trapped in the chest cavity, collapsing the lung and causing sudden breathing difficulty. It may follow trauma or arise spontaneously, and is treated by removing the air and, for open or tension types, closing the chest wound or surgery.
Hemothorax (Blood in the Chest) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hemothorax is blood collecting in the chest cavity from chest trauma, surgery, or a bleeding disorder, causing shock and labored breathing. It is an emergency treated by stabilizing the patient, draining the blood, and stopping the source.
Pulmonary Emphysema in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pulmonary emphysema is over-inflation of the lungs from too much air in the tissue, causing labored, wheezy breathing. It may be primary (exertion) or secondary to chronic airway disease, and is managed by treating the underlying condition and supporting breathing.
Colds in Dogs and Cats (Upper Respiratory Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A 'cold' in dogs and cats is an acute illness of the upper respiratory tract marked by nasal discharge, rapid breathing, and fever. It is often highly contagious and viral in origin, and is managed with supportive care and, when needed, antibiotics for secondary infection.
Splenic Rupture in Dogs and Cats
Splenic rupture is tearing of the spleen from trauma or disease that causes internal bleeding into the abdomen. Signs include severe abdominal pain, pale gums, a rapid weak pulse, and a swollen belly; it is an emergency treated with fluids, blood transfusion, and splenectomy.
Canine and Feline Trichinellosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichinellosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Trichinella spiralis, acquired by eating raw meat containing encysted larvae. It can cause intestinal inflammation and painful muscle infection, and is prevented by not feeding raw meat.
Candidiasis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Candidiasis is a fungal disease caused by Candida species, especially Candida albicans. The organism can invade skin and mucosa and involve internal organs. Most cases are opportunistic infections.
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum Toxin) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Botulism is a poisoning disease caused by ingesting the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum in spoiled animal carcasses or feed. It is marked by paralysis of the motor and bulbar nerves.
Tuberculosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium can invade many organs but mainly the lungs (pulmonary TB). The clinical signs and treatment of TB in dogs and cats are described below.