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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCL or Torn ACL) in Cats

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

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Collie Eye Anomaly in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Cats

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Snail and Slug Bait Poisoning in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Parasite Drug (Ivermectin) Poisoning in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Intestinal Parasite (Cryptosporidium) in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Fungal Infection (Blastomycosis) in Cats

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Parasite Infection (Leishmaniasis) in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

6 min read

Cat

Lower Urinary Tract Cancers in Cats

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Developmental Disorders of the Spine in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Rabbit Fever (Tularemia) in Cats

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Protein Deposits (Amyloidosis) in Cats

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Adrenal Gland Cancer (Pheochromocytoma) in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 31, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 30, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Fatty Tissue Tumors (Lipomas) in Dogs

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

May 30, 2023

5 min read

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