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Uterine Torsion in Dogs and Cats
Uterine torsion is twisting of the pregnant uterus around its own axis, usually just before parturition. Affected animals are lethargic, vomit, refuse food, and have dark red eye membranes; surgical untwisting or cesarean and, if the uterus is damaged, ovariohysterectomy are needed.
Vaginal Prolapse in Dogs
Vaginal prolapse is eversion and protrusion of the vaginal wall through the vulva, most often in proestrus or estrus females. It is often reducible, but prolapse during pregnancy can cause difficult labor and may require cesarean section to save the mother.
Vulvitis and Vaginitis in Dogs and Cats
Vulvitis and vaginitis are bacterial inflammations of the vulva or vaginal mucosa in female dogs and cats. Signs are similar and include itching, redness, swelling, and inflammatory discharge; treatment focuses on cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics and is usually not life-threatening.
Prostatic Cysts and Prostatitis in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic cysts form on a background of congenital prostatic malformation and benign enlargement, and become prostatitis when infected, usually secondary to urinary tract infection. Signs include increased ejaculate, deteriorating semen quality, fever above 40 C, and pain; antibiotics and surgery are the main treatments.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Dogs
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related enlargement of the prostate in older male dogs, leading to difficult defecation, constipation, reduced urine output, blood in urine, and a full bladder. Castration is the most effective treatment.
Orchitis, Scrotal Funiculitis, and Epididymitis in Dogs and Cats
Orchitis, scrotal funiculitis, and epididymitis are painful inflammations of the testicle and associated structures in dogs and cats, which may be acute or chronic. Severe orchitis can permanently affect fertility, and veterinary-directed antibiotics or surgical removal of the affected testicle are the main treatments.
Balanoposthitis in Dogs and Cats
Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce in dogs and cats, usually from bacterial invasion after abrasion or poor hygiene. It causes swelling, heat, itching, and inflammatory discharge, and is treated with cleaning and veterinary-directed antibiotics.
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.
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A diaphragmatic hernia is an internal hernia where abdominal organs (liver, stomach, intestine) pass through a tear in the diaphragm into the chest. It causes breathing difficulty and is corrected surgically after stabilization.