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Abortion in Dogs and Cats
Abortion in dogs and cats is interruption of pregnancy from fetal or maternal abnormality, infection, or trauma. It ranges from threatened and hidden loss to premature live pups, dead pups, or retained mummies; treatment protects the mother and prevents endometritis or septicemia.
Preputial External Injury in Dogs and Cats
Preputial external injury in dogs and cats refers to damage of the skin and fascial layers of the prepuce caused by external trauma. It commonly appears as preputial contusion, cellulitis, or abscess, and is managed by controlling infection and inflammation and keeping the area clean.
Phimosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Phimosis is a narrow prepuce that prevents the penis from extending normally, with inflammation or scar tissue. It is treated medically for inflammatory forms and surgically for scarred (stenotic) forms.
Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue from infection, irritation, or aspiration, causing high fever, breathing difficulty, and a painful cough. It is treated with antibiotics, cough and phlegm control, and oxygen when needed.
Bronchopneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bronchopneumonia (lobular pneumonia) is inflammation of the small airways and alveoli, marked by high swinging fever, rapid breathing, and focal lung sounds. It is treated aggressively with antibiotics, cough and phlegm control, and supportive care.
Laryngitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx causing a harsh cough, throat pain, and difficulty swallowing. It may follow infection, irritation, or inhaled objects, and is treated by removing the cause and easing coughing and inflammation.
Sinusitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sinusitis is inflammation of the maxillary, frontal, and sphenoid sinus linings, usually secondary to rhinitis, influenza, or facial trauma. It produces nasal discharge and breathing difficulty and is treated by clearing the sinuses and controlling infection.
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.
Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands in dogs and cats, caused by stones, viruses, or bacteria, leading to swollen, painful glands and fever. It is treated by addressing the cause, reducing inflammation, and veterinary-directed antibiotics.
What should I watch out for after shaving my dog’s coat completely?
After a full shave, keep your dog warm (it loses insulation and catches chills easily), limit sun exposure to avoid sunburn, and keep its environment clean and dry — shaved skin is more prone to bacterial infection.