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Horse

Enteroliths in Horses

Enteroliths are rock-like masses that form in the large intestine when a foreign body becomes coated in mineral deposits. Enteroliths range in size and number in affected horses.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 5, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Facial Nerve Paralysis in Dogs

Facial nerve paralysis describes the inability of a dog to move the muscles in its face because of a dysfunction in the nerves. This appears as ‘droopiness’ or sagging of the facial muscles, lips, ears, and eyelids.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 5, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Hypothermia in Dogs

Hypothermia is defined as lower than normal body temperature. Normal body temperature of dogs is 101-102°F (38.3-39°C). Body temps of below 98°F (36.7°C) are considered hypothermic.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 4, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Megaesophagus in Cats

Megaesophagus is a condition where the esophagus becomes widened along its length, either due to reduced motion of the muscle or an obstruction that prevents food from entering the stomach. Common causes include dysautonomia, autoimmune conditions, tumors, and poisoning.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Dec 31, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Myasthenia Gravis in Cats

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition affecting muscle contraction and nerve signaling from the brain to the muscles. MG can be either present at birth or develop during a cat’s lifetime, typically due to autoimmune disease.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Dec 31, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) occurs when insulin levels are consistently high, leading to dysfunction of the systems that regulate body fat and blood sugar. EMS is caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as high-sugar diets and obesity, although it is unclear why some horses develop this condition and others do not.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Dec 31, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) in Horses

Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease resulting in damage to the joint cartilage and underlying bone. Arthritic damage causes significant pain, and typically results in lameness, limited mobility, joint swelling, and poor performance.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Dec 31, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Autoimmune Skin Lesions (Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex) in Cats

Eosinophilic granuloma complex is a condition characterized by the appearance of lesions on the skin in response to an allergen. Eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) target the allergen in the blood, leading to a grouping of inflammatory cells (granuloma) that creates a large mass or lesion on the skin.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Ethanol Poisoning in Dogs

Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is an organic compound formed as the result of sugar fermentation and is toxic to dogs. Common sources of ethanol include alcoholic beverages, rising raw bread dough, fermenting or rotting fruits, and household cleaning products

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Prostate Inflammation (Prostatitis) in Dogs

Prostatitis is a common condition that occurs most frequently in intact male dogs when the prostate gland becomes inflamed. Prostatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection from the urinary tract.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Coloboma in Cats

A coloboma, sometimes called a “hole in the eye,” is a congenital condition where tissues in one or more structures of the eye fail to form properly. Eyelid colobomas involve a portion of the eyelid being absent, impacting function.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Rabies in Cats

Rabies is a rare, but fatal infectious viral disease. If a cat is suspected to be infected with the rabies virus, or has been bitten by a potentially rabid animal, immediate veterinary attention is required.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

9 min read

Dog

Dentigerous Cysts in Dogs

Dentigerous cysts are formed when a tooth does not emerge properly out of the gumline. A fluid-filled cyst forms around the crown of the tooth and gradually increases in size.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

3 min read

Cat

Hairballs (Trichobezoars) in Cats

Cat tongues have backward-facing barbs to assist with pushing food towards their throats. As they groom, they constantly ingest small amounts of loose hair. When ingested hair develops into a mass within the GI tract it is referred to as a hairball or trichobezoar.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Uveitis in Cats

The uvea describes the internal structures of the eyeball. Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, and has a number of underlying causes. Urgent care is required for any cat that develops symptoms of uveitis, as the condition is often painful and can result in vision loss.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

5 min read

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