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Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is a common cause of hindlimb lameness in cats, but is overall uncommon in cats. The cranial cruciate ligament is one of the primary stabilizers of the knee joint
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) describes a hereditary eye condition in collie and sheepdog breeds. This condition results from poor development of the blood supply in the eye which can lead to detachment of the retina, loss of vision or complete blindness in some dogs.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when cats inhale carbon monoxide gas, typically produced by fires, running vehicles, or improperly functioning fuel-burning (gas or oil) appliances.
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Snail and slug bait poisoning (metaldehyde toxicosis) occurs when dogs ingest a toxic amount of these pest control baits, which typically contain the toxin metaldehyde.
Ivermectin toxicosis occurs when dogs ingest a toxic dose of ivermectin, a drug commonly used to treat parasitic infections in many species. Some dogs have a multidrug resistance genetic mutation (MDR1) that makes them particularly sensitive to the drug and develop toxicosis at much lower doses.
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Cryptosporidiosis in dogs is a parasitic infection with the protozoan parasite, Cryptosporidium. This tiny parasite is ingested in contaminated water or food and infects the intestinal tract, potentially causing diarrhea.
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection in cats caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is commonly found in soil around bodies of water. Cases are most commonly identified around the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and St. Lawrence rivers.
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection in dogs caused by Leishmania, a protozoan which infects immune system cells. Once a dog is infected, the parasite spreads throughout the body, affecting multiple organs.
Lower urinary tract cancers are defined as disorganized, uncontrolled growth of cells in the bladder, urethra, and the prostate gland in male cats. Lower urinary tract cancers are rare in cats.
Many different types of developmental disorders in dogs affect the spinal column and spinal cord. These disorders are common in dogs, and certain breeds are predisposed.
Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a bacterial infection in cats caused by the bacterium Fransicella tularensis. Cats acquire the infection through ingesting infected prey, drinking contaminated water, or bites from blood-sucking insects.
Amyloidosis in cats is the accumulation of amyloid, a type of protein. Amyloidosis may occur throughout the body, with the kidneys being the most severely affected.
Pheochromocytomas in dogs are tumors arising from the cells of the adrenal medulla, which produce large amounts of hormones, such as epinephrine. Nearly half of all cases are asymptomatic and the tumor isn’t detected until a post-mortem examination.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is an uncommon, but potentially serious condition in dogs resulting from inadequate intake, poor absorption, or excessive excretion of vitamin B1.
Tumors can develop in dogs’ fatty tissue, forming a lipoma or liposarcoma. These tumors arise from fat cells replicating faster than normal, forming soft lumps under the skin that can grow to substantial size.
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