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Cat

Sialocele in Cats

Sialocele in cats refers to swelling caused by an accumulation of saliva leaking from a salivary gland or duct into surrounding tissue forming a visible mass on the face or mouth area. Sialocele can be a painful, inflammatory condition, and can also lead to complications such as difficulty breathing or eating.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 29, 2022

4 min read

Horse

Sepsis (Septicemia) in Foals

Sepsis or septicemia is an infection of the blood caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins (endotoxins). Foals become infected with harmful bacteria *in utero* or after birth from environmental bacteria.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 21, 2022

4 min read

Dog

Liver Tumors and Cancers in Dogs

Tumors of the liver describe cancerous growths of the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Dogs with liver tumors often show no symptoms, and diagnosis often occurs while performing tests for other conditions.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Stomatitis in Dogs

Stomatitis is a broad definition of inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes of the mouth. Refers to serious cases of gingivitis, periodontitis, pharyngitis, that include widespread irritation and ulceration of the tongue, gums, back of the throat, and palate.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Anaplasmosis in Dogs

Anaplasmosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through a tick bite. Ticks that transmit the disease are found worldwide. Active, outdoor dogs in high density tick areas are most likely to contract the disease.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

5 min read

Horse

Intestinal Displacements and Torsions (Volvulus) in Horses

Intestinal displacement is a condition in which the free-floating intestinal tract becomes trapped behind, among, or in other structures in the abdomen. Volvulus (torsion) is a condition in which parts of the gastrointestinal tract twist around themselves, disrupting blood flow.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

7 min read

Cat

Cleft Palate or Lip in Cats

Cleft palate or lip in cats describes a defect in the roof of the mouth from the upper lip to the hard or soft palate, caused by a genetic deformity or injury. In severe cases both the lip and palate are affected and the entire hard and soft palates are almost absent.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Asthma in Cats

Feline asthma is an inflammatory response to respiratory irritants and stress that narrows the airways, making it difficult to breathe. In cats, the cause appears to be an allergic reaction to environmental irritants that causes hypersensitivity of the airways.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a cancer of the flat cells that line many tissues in cats, such as the skin, mouth, and esophagus. SCC occurs most commonly where hair is sparse or light-colored as there is less protection from UV rays.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

7 min read

Horse

Gastrointestinal Impaction in Horses

Gastrointestinal impactions are compact masses of feed or other material that get stuck in specific locations along the digestive tract of horses. Causes include dehydration, large meals, insufficient chewing, foreign material, or disruption to intestinal function.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

7 min read

Cat

Prolapsed (Luxating) Eye Lens (Ectopia Lentis) in Cats

Lens prolapse, or luxation, is when the lens of the eye becomes dislocated from its proper position. A dislocated lens can move into the front (anterior) or the rear (posterior) of the eye, and may be primary (inherited) or secondary (occurring due to another condition).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Blocked Tear Ducts (Dacryocystitis) in Dogs

Dacryocystitis is inflammation of the tear sac. The tear sac is part of the system which allows the draining of tears inside the nasal passages. When tear drainage is obstructed, tears overflow from the eye and conjunctivitis develops.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Masticatory Myositis in Cats

Masticatory myositis is a condition of unknown origin where the muscles needed to chew become inflamed, making it painful to open the mouth or eat food. It is so rare in cats that there is no clear consensus among the veterinary community as to whether it is a feline condition at all.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

3 min read

Dog

Cherry Eye (Third Eyelid Gland Prolapse) in Dogs

Dogs have a third eyelid, visible as a pink membrane mostly hidden under the inside corner of the eye. When the bulbous, dark pink gland of the third eyelid slips out of place and becomes visible, this is called a “cherry eye.”

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 19, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a common hormonal disorder of dogs, primarily caused by low or absent levels of insulin in the bloodstream.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 15, 2022

6 min read

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