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Peptic Ulcer in Dogs and Cats
Peptic ulcers are chronic sores that form in the stomach or duodenum when digestive acid erodes the protective mucosal lining. Affected dogs and cats show reduced appetite, vomiting (sometimes with blood), abdominal pain after eating, dark tarry stools, and weight loss; perforation can lead to sudden, life-threatening peritonitis.
Gastric Hemorrhage (Stomach Bleeding) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gastric hemorrhage is bleeding from the stomach lining in dogs and cats, causing vomiting of blood, black tarry stool, and anemia. It is an emergency treated with volume replacement, bleeding control, and veterinary-directed care.
Gastric Foreign Body in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A gastric foreign body is an indigestible object lodged in the stomach of a dog or cat, causing vomiting, pain, and weight loss. It is removed by a veterinarian, sometimes surgically, with antibiotics to prevent infection.
Canine and Feline Giardiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Giardiasis is caused by the flagellate Giardia duodenalis attached to the intestinal mucosa, reducing absorption and causing diarrhea and wasting, especially in puppies. It is treated with antiprotozoal drugs and rehydration.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.
Canine and Feline Coccidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Coccidiosis is caused by coccidia protozoa infecting the intestinal lining of puppies and kittens, causing watery diarrhea and, in heavy infection, bloody stool and wasting. It is treated with anticoccidial drugs and supportive care.
Canine and Feline Schistosomiasis (Blood Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Schistosomiasis (Japanese blood fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Schistosoma japonicum living in the portal-mesenteric veins of mammals and people. It causes anemia, diarrhea, and ascites, and is treated with schistosomicides.
Canine and Feline Tapeworm Infection (Cestodiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tapeworm infection is caused by cestodes such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species residing in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Heavy infections cause poor condition and intestinal blockage, and are treated with antitapeworm drugs.
Canine and Feline Strongyloidiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Strongyloidiasis is caused by the threadworm Strongyloides stercoralis, infecting dogs, cats, foxes, humans, and other primates. It causes dermatitis, pneumonia, and enteritis in young animals and is treated with anthelmintics.
Canine and Feline Whipworm Infection (Trichuriasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Whipworm infection is caused by Trichuris (whipworm) nematodes residing in the cecum of dogs and foxes. Heavy infections in puppies cause bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia, and are treated with anthelmintics.