Gastric, or acid, reflux is when stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus. This leaking of stomach acid causes inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 23, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Epilepsy in Cats

Epilepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder characterized by repeated seizures happening over weeks, months, or years.

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Nov 23, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Osselets (Fetlock Arthritis) in Horses

Fetlock arthritis (aka “osselets”) in horses is inflammation of the fetlock joint and surrounding tissues. This condition is common in performance and racehorses.

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Nov 23, 2022

4 min read

Horse

Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals

Failure of passive transfer (FPT) is the inadequate intake of colostrum (from the mother’s milk) within 24 hours of birth, leading to inadequate provision of antibodies to the foal.

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Nov 23, 2022

5 min read

Cat

NSAID (Ibuprofen) Poisoning in Cats

NSAID poisoning in cats describes the serious condition where cats ingest a toxic dose of Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).

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Nov 22, 2022

6 min read

Horse

Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD) in Horses

Inflammatory airway disease (IAD) is an inflammatory condition that affects a horse's lower respiratory tract.

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Nov 21, 2022

4 min read

Dog

Hernias in Dogs

A hernia is a swelling caused by abdominal contents bulging out due to a defect in the surrounding muscles. Most hernias are either present at birth or result from injuries

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Nov 19, 2022

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Cat

Bile Duct Obstruction and Related Diseases (Cholestasis) in Cats

Cholestasis is a reduction in bile flow or production from the liver. Bile functions to neutralize stomach acid as it enters the intestines, assists in digestion of fats, and excretion of other metabolites

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 19, 2022

3 min read

Cat

Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Failure) in Cats

Chronic kidney disease is the irreversible loss of kidney function over a period of a minimum of 1-3 months. This disease is permanent, progressive, and fatal but quality of life may be enhanced with treatment

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Nov 16, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Equine Encephalitis Viruses (EEE, VEE, and WEE) in Horses

Equine encephalitis viruses are a group of severe, life-threatening infections affecting the brain.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Zinc Poisoning in Dogs

Zinc is commonly found in household metal objects, as well as in batteries, vitamin supplements, paints, and certain ointments (e.g. sunscreen and diaper rash cream).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Bile Duct Inflammation (Cholangitis) in Dogs

Canine cholangitis is a rare inflammation that affects the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. The most common cause of cholangitis is an infection that ascends from the intestinal tract to the liver

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 16, 2022

4 min read

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