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Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder, often immune-mediated, in which low platelet counts cause spontaneous bruising and hemorrhage from the gums, gut, or urinary tract. Treatment stops the bleeding, suppresses the immune attack, and replaces platelets when needed.
Uterine Prolapse in Dogs
Uterine prolapse is turning inside-out and protrusion of part or all of the uterus through the vagina or vulva, usually after whelping or abortion and more often in older dogs. It can cause infertility and severe bleeding, and is treated by surgical replacement or ovariohysterectomy.
Epistaxis (Nosebleed) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Epistaxis is bleeding from the nasal or sinus mucosa that streams from the nostrils. Causes range from trauma and foreign bodies to clotting disorders and rodenticide poisoning, and treatment focuses on calming the animal and stopping the bleed.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal viral disease of cats caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. It is marked by inflammation of the abdominal lining, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (the 'wet' form), and a high mortality rate. Young cats under 12 months, purebreds, and cats in multi-cat or shelter environments are most at risk.
Canine Parainfluenza Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine parainfluenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection in dogs, causing coughing, nasal discharge, and fever much like a human cold. Most cases clear on their own in 3 to 7 days, but secondary infections can prolong the cough for weeks or even prove fatal.
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