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Treatment of Cystitis in Dogs
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder mucosa and submucosa. In dogs it is often catarrhal, suppurative, or hemorrhagic-necrotic, showing painful, frequent urination. Sediment shows bladder epithelium, pus cells, many red cells, and urate crystals.
Symptoms of Urethral Infection in Dogs
A urethral infection is inflammation of the urethral lining, usually bacterial, often after injury, blockage, or nearby inflammation. Signs are frequent painful urination with cloudy, bloody, or pus-like urine; treat the cause with antiseptics and antibiotics.
What ‘Flipped Intestine’ (Intussusception) Means in Dogs
Among dog keepers you often hear 'flipped intestine disease.' It mostly hits puppies — deep depression, frequent vomiting, tarry mucus stool, arched back, constant moaning, high death rate.
Cat Rhinitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Rhinitis is common in people, dogs, and cats alike. For a pet cat with rhinitis, here are the symptoms and how to treat them.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
Medications and Care for Common Pet Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Burns, and Wound Infections
Pets can suffer fractures, sprains, burns, bee stings, snake bites, and wound infections, especially outdoors. Prompt first aid prevents infection and permanent damage. This article covers causes, symptoms, and the medications for each.
Can a Dog with an Infected Wound Take Cephalosporins?
Scratches, bites, burns or surgery wounds easily get infected if not cleaned and protected from licking. Severe cases need systemic antibiotics — here is when cephalosporins fit.
How to Prevent Rabbit Yellow Urine Disease
Yellow urine disease is a major threat to young kits, usually appearing around 7 days of age with a high death rate if untreated. Preventing doe mastitis is the key. Here is how.
Medications for Rabbit Mastitis and Yellow Urine Disease
Yellow urine disease in kits is easy to treat if caught early. Common drugs include gentamicin and chloramphenicol. Here is how to use them and how to prevent the disease.
Rabbit Staphylococcosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Rabbit staphylococcosis is a common contagious disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It can lead to abscesses, mastitis, pododermatitis and neonatal yellow urine disease. Learn how to recognize and treat each condition.