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Dog

Squinting (Blepharospasm) in Dogs

Squinting (blepharospasm) occurs when the eyelids are lowered so that there is only a small space for the eye to look out of. Squinting is considered a symptom in dogs if it continues for a prolonged period and is not related to protecting the eyes from bright light.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 14, 2023

4 min read

Horse

Cloudy Eye (Corneal Edema) in Horses

Cloudy eye, also called corneal edema, describes an opacification of the eye which makes the outer surface of the eyeball appear gray, white, or blueish instead of clear.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 14, 2023

3 min read

Dog

Regurgitation in Dogs

Regurgitation is the passive expulsion of matter from the mouth, upper throat (pharynx), or esophagus. In dogs, the expelled matter often takes the appearance of chewed food combined with a little saliva or mucus. It can also be tube-like in shape.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 13, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Regurgitation in Cats

Regurgitation is the act of involuntarily expelling swallowed food from the esophagus out of the mouth. It can be identified by the tubular shape of the ejected matter as well as the passivity of the process.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 13, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Pica (compulsive eating of non-food items) in Cats

Pica is a behavioral symptom where cats compulsively eat non-food items. It is an uncommon symptom in cats. This abnormal behavior can indicate an underlying medical issue such as infection or nutritional deficiency, or may be due to stress.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 8, 2023

5 min read

Cat

Mucus in the Stool in Cats

Mucus in the stool of cats is a natural lubricant within or surrounding feces that assists with the passage of waste through the digestive system. A small amount of mucus in stool is common in cats, while large amounts are not.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 8, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Panting in Cats

Panting is not a common symptom in cats. Rapid, open-mouthed breathing, which is normal in dogs, might be a symptom of a severe, potentially fatal, illness in cats. There are many possible causes for panting in cats, some of them more dangerous than others.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 16, 2023

5 min read

Dog

Urinary Incontinence in Dogs

Urinary incontinence in dogs is when urination occurs without control or awareness. This presents as spotting or dribbling of urine, without the pet actively choosing to do so. Conditions which interfere with structures controlling urination, such as the spinal cord, brain, and urogenital system can lead to urinary incontinence.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 16, 2023

4 min read

Horse

Red or Spotted Gums (Petechiae or Ecchymosis) in Horses

Red or spotted gums are mottled or speckled with brown, bright pink, red, or purple spots. Emergency veterinary attention is required for horses with red or spotted gums.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 15, 2023

4 min read

Horse

Swollen Legs and Stocking Up in Horses

Swollen legs, sometimes referred to as “stocking up,” are a noticeable increase in the size of the legs, giving affected horses the appearance of a “fat leg”. If leg swelling is accompanied with pain, heat, or lameness, it requires emergency veterinary attention.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 15, 2023

3 min read

Cat

Changes in the Meow (Hoarseness, Changes in Pitch, or Loss of Vocal Ability) in Cats

Variation in meowing sounds is normal in cats, but when meowing becomes hoarse or crackly it is considered abnormal. This change in the vocal sound can be a symptom of many conditions that range from mild to life-threatening.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 13, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Swelling of the Umbilicus in Foals

A swollen umbilicus describes the presence of an enlarged umbilical stump in newborn foals. Depending on the underlying cause, the swelling can feel soft and fluid-like, hard and warm, or may be accompanied by other symptoms.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 10, 2023

3 min read

Dog

Unequal Pupils (Anisocoria) in Dogs

Anisocoria is the term for unequal pupil size in dogs. One pupil is normal, while the other is either constricted or dilated. Anisocoria is common in dogs experiencing Horner’s syndrome, but it also results from a variety of conditions and injuries that either affect one eye directly or the parts of the nervous system that control pupil size.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 6, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Straining to Urinate (Stranguria) in Dogs

Straining to urinate (stranguria) in dogs is a serious symptom indicating some degree of disruption of urine flow. Dogs will posture to urinate, with visible pushing. Straining may be productive or unproductive, and may be consistent or intermittent.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 3, 2023

3 min read

Cat

Straining to Urinate (Stranguria) in Cats

Straining to urinate (stranguria) in cats is a serious symptom indicating some degree of disruption of urine flow. Cats may enter the litter box frequently, posturing to urinate, with visible pushing, and may cry out.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 3, 2023

3 min read

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