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Blister Beetle Poisoning (Cantharidin Toxicosis) in Horses

Blister beetle poisoning, or cantharidin toxicosis, occurs when horses ingest a toxic dose of cantharidin, a toxin produced by blister beetles. Blister beetles most commonly infest alfalfa hay, causing toxicosis in horses when they ingest the feed.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 26, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Selenium Poisoning in Horses

Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient mineral that, in small doses, plays an essential role in a healthy diet in horses. Selenium poisoning is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when an excessive amount of selenium is ingested.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Aflatoxicosis in Horses

Aflatoxins are a group of fungal toxins produced by *Aspergillus* fungi, which grows on a number of feed crops, such as corn, peanuts, and soybeans.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

4 min read

Horse

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Toxicosis in Horses

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (PA) toxicosis occurs when horses ingest a toxic dose of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, a group of organic compounds produced by a wide variety of plants as a natural insecticide.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Frostbite in Dogs

Frostbite occurs when parts of the body freeze after prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Severe cases cause death or damage to affected tissues in dogs.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

6 min read

Horse

Cardiotoxic Plant Ingestion in Horses

Cardiotoxic plant ingestion occurs when horses ingest plants containing cardiotoxins: toxins that damage the heart muscle. Cardiotoxic plants can cause various symptoms, including abdominal pain, excessive sweating, seizures, collapse, and sudden death.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Yellow Star Thistle Poisoning (Nigropallidal Encephalomalacia or Chewing Disease) in Horses

Yellow star thistle poisoning, also called nigropallidal encephalomalacia or “chewing disease”, occurs when a horse eats a toxic amount of the yellow star thistle plant. Yellow star thistle is an annual weed commonly found in western North America, the Mediterranean, Argentina, and Australia.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Botulism Shaker (Foal Syndrome or Forage Poisoning) in Horses

Botulism is poisoning due to botulinum toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In most equine cases, the toxin enters the body through spoiled food (generally hay or silage).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

6 min read

Horse

Monensin Toxicosis in Horses

Monensin poisoning occurs when horses ingest a toxic dose of monensin, an antibiotic commonly used as a feed additive to promote cattle and poultry growth. Monensin is highly toxic to horses and commonly fatal.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 24, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Aural Hematoma in Cats

An aural hematoma is an accumulation of blood between the cartilage and skin of the ear. Aural hematomas in cats present with a visible thickening of the ear flap.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 23, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) in Dogs

Blepharitis describes inflammation of the eyelids affecting one or both eyes. Eyelid inflammation is a common presentation in dogs with a variety of underlying triggers.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Rabies in Horses

Rabies is a viral disease affecting the brain that is fatal once symptoms are recognizable. Horses with rabies often present with severe behavior changes such as self-mutilation, aggression, hyperexcitability, uncoordinated gait, and seizures.

Dr. Jenna Thebeau

Jan 20, 2023

6 min read

Horse

Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis) in Horses

Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4), also referred to as rhinopneumonitis (or “Rhino”), are the most common and widespread forms of herpesvirus to affect horses.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma) in Dogs

Osteosarcoma is the formation of a malignant tumor in the bones. It is a highly metastatic cancer with a median survival rate of 2-4 months without treatment and 8-12 months with treatment. This is the most common type of bone cancer in dogs and is most prominent in large breeds and older pets.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Saddle Thrombus (Aortic Thrombosis) in Dogs

A saddle thrombus is when a large blood clot becomes lodged in the aorta, obstructing blood flow to the hind limbs in dogs. The aorta is a large artery which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2023

6 min read

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