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Bursitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion bone and soft tissue, usually from bruising, friction, or pressure over a joint. It causes a warm, fluid-filled swelling that can restrict movement and lameness; open or infected bursae need surgical care.
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (metaphyseal osteopathy) is a bone-growth disorder of the active growing ends of long bones in young, rapidly growing large-breed dogs. It causes symmetric swelling, heat, and pain over the metaphyses with lameness, fever, and lethargy, and is managed with pain control, infection prevention, and nutrition.
Periostitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Periostitis is inflammation of the periosteum, the membrane covering the bone, usually triggered by blunt trauma, repeated friction, or infection from an open fracture. It appears as a painful, hot swelling over a bone and, when septic, can discharge pus; prompt rest and appropriate veterinary care prevent chronic thickening or bone-spur formation.
Eosinophilic Panosteitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Eosinophilic panosteitis, also called panosteitis, is a spontaneous, self-limiting bone-sclerosis disorder of young, fast-growing large-breed dogs, especially German Shepherds. It causes shifting lameness that moves between limbs over a cycle of roughly three months and usually resolves by 18 to 20 months of age.
Eosinophilic Myositis in Dogs
Eosinophilic myositis is a recurrent inflammation of the chewing muscles in dogs (often young herding breeds), marked by sudden swelling, eye protrusion, and trouble opening the mouth. It is likely allergic or autoimmune. Anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory care, plus feeding support, are key.
Rheumatism in Dogs and Cats
Rheumatism is a non-suppurative inflammation of connective tissue in muscles, heart, and joints, often triggered by cold, damp, or strep infection. It causes shifting pain, stiffness, and lameness that eases with movement. Anti-inflammatory care and a dry, warm environment help.
Idiopathic Polymyositis in Dogs and Cats
Idiopathic polymyositis is a diffuse inflammation of skeletal muscle, likely autoimmune, causing weakness, fever, stiffness, and lameness. Cats may lose the ability to jump. Catching it early and using immune-suppressing therapy helps prevent wasting.
Osteomyelitis in Dogs and Cats
Osteomyelitis is infection and inflammation of bone and marrow, usually from bacteria entering through an open fracture, wound, or the bloodstream. It causes fever, pain, and lameness, and can lead to sepsis if untreated. Long-term antimicrobials and, sometimes, surgery are needed.
Abscesses in Dogs and Cats
An abscess is a pocket of pus walled off in any tissue or organ, usually from a bacterial infection. Shallow abscesses break and heal readily; deep ones can infect other organs. Draining and veterinary antimicrobials are the main treatments.
Furuncles and Furunculosis in Dogs and Cats
A furuncle is a localized skin abscess around a hair follicle; repeated or widespread furuncles are called furunculosis. They appear as small, painful pus-filled bumps and can progress to deep pyoderma. Good hygiene, parasite control, and veterinary care limit spread.