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Urethritis in Dogs and Cats
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra that makes urination painful and frequent, with cloudy or blood-tinged urine in severe cases. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection ascending from the lower urinary tract. Veterinary treatment with antibiotics and supportive care resolves most cases.
Mastitis in Dogs and Cats
Mastitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the mammary gland from infection, often during lactation or from hormonal imbalance in older pets. Signs include red, swollen, painful glands and fever; it needs prompt antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid gland loss.
False Pregnancy in Dogs and Cats
False pregnancy is a hormone-driven syndrome in which an unbred female shows pregnancy-like signs such as nesting, lactation, and behavior change. Mild cases resolve on their own, but pyometra must be ruled out; hormone therapy or spaying helps recurring cases.
Ovarian Cysts in Dogs and Cats
Ovarian cysts in dogs and cats arise from unruptured follicles or corpora lutea due to endocrine imbalance. Follicular cysts cause constant estrus and excitability, while luteal cysts cause prolonged anestrus; medical therapy is tried first, with ovariectomy if it fails.
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.
Pyometra in Dogs and Cats
Pyometra is accumulation of pus in the uterus with proliferative endometrial inflammation in dogs and cats, causing lethargy, poor appetite, and often increased drinking and urination. Ovarian hysterectomy is the definitive cure, with medical therapy as an alternative in selected cases.
Endometritis in Dogs and Cats
Endometritis is acute or chronic bacterial inflammation of the uterine lining in dogs and cats, usually after whelping or parturition. Signs include abnormal estrus, lethargy, poor appetite, and uterine discharge; treatment reduces inflammation and restores uterine function, with hysterectomy when needed.
Cryptorchidism in Dogs
Cryptorchidism is a hereditary condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum by about six months of age. Unilateral dogs may still breed, but bilateral dogs are infertile and all affected dogs should be neutered early to avoid cancer and inherited risk.
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.