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Cat

Warts (Papillomatosis) in Cats

Papillomatosis is the development of oral or cutaneous papillomas (also called warts) due to infection by a papillomavirus. Papillomatosis is very rare in cats.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 13, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Facial Nerve Paralysis in Cats

Facial paralysis in cats is a disorder of the cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the face. Possible causes include injury, ear infection, nerve inflammation, and tumors.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 13, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a disorder of the retina which eventually results in blindness in dogs. The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye which translates signals from the eye into images in the brain.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Hypothermia in Horses

Hypothermia happens when the core body temperature drops below normal. Hypothermia is a rare condition in horses, and it is usually caused by environmental accidents such as falling into a frozen body of water.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Tumor of the Eye (Ocular Cancer) in Dogs

A tumor is a proliferation of cells resulting in uncontrolled tissue growth. Primary eye tumors originate from within the eye, and secondary tumors spread to the eye from somewhere else in the body. Retroviruses, UV exposure, and genetics can predispose a dog to eye tumors.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Stomach and Intestinal (Peptic) Ulcers in Dogs

Peptic ulcers are open, painful sores inside the lining of the digestive tract. Severe ulcers can perforate the stomach, leading to life threatening sepsis or peritonitis.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2023

7 min read

Horse

Strangles in Horses

Strangles is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi equi, a highly contagious bacteria that spreads through contaminated nasal discharge. Horses with strangles characteristically develop swollen lymph nodes that drain pus, nasal discharge, and fever.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Jan 11, 2023

6 min read

Dog

Protein Deposits (Amyloidosis) in Dogs

Amyloidosis occurs as a secondary condition to chronic inflammation in dogs. It is the result of build up of proteins in the affected organ, which negatively impacts function. In dogs, amyloidosis most commonly affects the kidneys and is usually detected when signs of kidney disease begin to develop.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Autoimmune Skin Lesions (Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex) in Dogs

Eosinophilic granuloma and furunculosis are skin conditions which manifest in dogs as red or yellow bumpy nodules which can be itchy or painful. They result from skin inflammation triggered by hypersensitive reactions and are associated with insect bites.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Lead Poisoning in Dogs

Lead is a highly toxic heavy metal that can be found in paints, fishing tackle, ammunition, drapery weights, and old toys produced prior to the late 1970s. When lead is ingested or inhaled it damages blood cells and circulates throughout the body where it causes widespread damage.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

6 min read

Cat

Urinary Tract Cancer in Cats

Urinary tract cancer is an extremely rare condition in cats, with no known risk factors. Can develop in the bladder, kidneys, ureters (tube connecting kidneys to bladder), urethra (tube where urine is expelled from the body), and prostate gland (in males).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Lower Urinary Tract Cancers in Dogs

Cancer of the lower urinary tract is uncommon in dogs. The lower urinary tract consists of the bladder, urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body), and in males the prostate gland.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Bile Duct Obstruction and Related Diseases (Cholestasis) in Dogs

Bile duct obstruction, or cholestasis, is when bile stops following through the biliary system in or around the liver. The biliary tract is a system which aids digestion of fat, neutralizes stomach acid, and helps with metabolism.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 11, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Kidney and Bladder Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs

Uroliths are commonly known as “stones” and can form anywhere in the urinary tract. Uroliths are very common in dogs. Severity depends on where the stone is located and whether it is impacting the normal function of the urinary system.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 10, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Coloboma in Dogs

Coloboma describes the presence of an abnormal hole, or thinning, in part of the eye. Colobomas are rare in dogs but, where present, are most commonly found in the iris and eyelid margin.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 10, 2023

4 min read

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