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Canine and Feline Entropion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid edge in dogs and cats, making lashes scrape the cornea and cause tearing, conjunctivitis, and ulcers. It is often surgical, especially in breeds like Shar-Pei and Chow Chow.
Canine and Feline Eczema (Moist Dermatitis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Eczema is a superficial skin inflammation in dogs and cats driven by allergy and weak skin defense, producing redness, vesicles, hair loss, and crusting. It is managed by relieving itch, calming inflammation, and keeping the environment clean.
Canine Pyoderma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection in dogs, usually from Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, most often secondary to another skin problem. It causes pustules, crusting, and hair loss, and is treated with culture-guided antibiotics plus skin care.
Canine and Feline Interdigital Pyoderma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Interdigital pyoderma is a painful bacterial infection between the toes of dogs and cats, causing swelling, redness, moisture, and foul odor, sometimes with draining tracts. It often follows a moist environment, mites, or blocked follicles, and needs thorough cleaning plus veterinary-directed antibiotics.
Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Urticaria, or hives, is an acute allergic skin reaction in dogs and cats that produces sudden, well-defined wheals and itching, usually fading within a day or two. Identifying and removing the trigger is the key to treatment and prevention.
Canine and Feline Atopic (Allergic) Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, also called allergic dermatitis, is an IgE-mediated skin hypersensitivity in dogs and cats, marked by intense itching, redness, and hair loss that often begins around the eyes, toes, and groin. Mild cases may resolve once the allergen is removed, while persistent cases need veterinary-directed anti-inflammatory therapy.
Canine and Feline Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which the body blocks the receptors that let nerves activate muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It is managed with immune therapy and drugs that improve nerve-muscle signaling.
Canine and Feline Food Allergy (Adverse Food Reaction)
Food allergy is an immune reaction to a dietary ingredient that produces itchy skin and digestive upset. It is controlled by identifying and removing the offending food through an elimination diet.
Canine and Feline Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is an inherited allergic skin disease triggered by inhaled allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites. It causes itchy, inflamed skin that often recurs seasonally, and is managed by avoiding allergens and controlling inflammation.
Canine and Feline Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)
Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease, is an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol, most often because of a pituitary tumor. It causes increased thirst and urination, a ravenous appetite, muscle wasting, a pot-bellied appearance, and symmetric hair loss, and usually requires lifelong management.