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Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hypertrophic osteopathy (hypertrophic pulmonary osteopathy) is a secondary bone and joint disorder driven by underlying lung disease, marked by symmetric hard swelling of the distal limbs from periosteal proliferation and lameness. It is seen mainly in older dogs and improves only when the primary chest disease is treated.
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hip dysplasia is a hereditary developmental disorder of the hip joint influenced by genetics and environment, common in large breeds such as shepherds and setters. Progressive laxity and deformity cause lameness, reluctance to rise, and a characteristic 'bunny-hopping' gait; management is conservative with weight control and pain relief, and surgery is considered case by case.
Hip Dislocation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hip dislocation is separation of the femoral head from the hip socket, usually from trauma such as a car accident, a fall, or a forceful pull on the hind limb. It causes a shortened, rotated leg and a hopping or dragging gait; it is corrected by closed or surgical reduction and strict rest, since it tends to recur.
Lumbar Sprain in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A lumbar sprain is injury to the lower-back muscles, ligaments, and spinal joints from sudden over-contraction or trauma, most common in small breeds and pets with rickets or nutritional deficiency. Signs range from a stiff arched back and weak hind limbs to, in severe cases, paralysis and loss of bowel or bladder control. Prompt rest and veterinary care prevent lasting nerve damage.
Tendon Rupture in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tendon rupture is a break in the continuity of a tendon, most often a flexor or the Achilles, from sudden overstretching, bone disease, or a cutting wound. It causes a flaccid, painful gap with loss of function - a flexor rupture stops weight-bearing, an Achilles rupture drops the hock. Closed tears are rested; open tears need surgical repair.
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.
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.
Fractures in Dogs and Cats
A fracture is a break in bone or cartilage from force such as a car hit or fall, and often damages nearby soft tissue. Signs include deformity, pain, and lameness; severe cases can paralyze. Veterinary resetting and fixation, plus rest, are the mainstays of healing.
Putrefactive (Saprogenic) Infections in Dogs and Cats
Putrefactive infection is wound infection by putrefactive clostridia and other bacteria after injury or poor healing. It causes foul, gassy discharge and non-healing tissue. Thorough cleaning and veterinary antimicrobials are needed.
Anaerobic Infections in Dogs and Cats
Anaerobic infections are caused by bacteria that grow without oxygen, producing tissue death, gas, and foul-smelling discharge. They often mix with pus-forming bacteria and can lead to gas gangrene, malignant edema, and late anemia or dehydration. Opening the wound to air and veterinary antimicrobials are key.