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Cat

Excessively Frequent Urination (Pollakiuria) in Cats

Pollakiuria refers to frequent urination of small amounts. It is a common symptom of conditions affecting the lower urinary tract, including urinary stones, bladder inflammation, urinary obstructions, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 3, 2023

3 min read

Dog

Bowel Incontinence in Dogs

Canine bowel incontinence is the inability to control defecation. Incontinence is distinct from inappropriate elimination or house-soiling, in that the bowel movements occur without the dog’s awareness.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 2, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Persistent Heat (Prolonged Estrus) in Cats

Persistent heat is a rare symptom in cats where the hormonal regulation of the reproductive cycle is disrupted, causing the cat to be in estrus (heat) for an abnormally prolonged period.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 1, 2023

5 min read

Horse

Tying Up (Muscle Twitching and Cramping) in Horses

Muscle twitching and cramping, also referred to as “tying up”, are symptoms that appear from painful and continuous muscular contractions. During a severe episode, horses might refuse to move and suffer from extreme pain.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 20, 2023

3 min read

Cat

Loss of Consciousness (Syncope and Coma) in Cats

Loss of consciousness in cats is when the animal is not aware of its surroundings and is not awake. Unconscious cats are responsive only to strong, unpleasant stimuli such as a toe pinch, but not to sounds or touch.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 18, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Mucus in the Stool in Dogs

Mucus in the stool is a viscous substance that lubricates feces to pass through the intestinal tract. A large quantity or frequent recurrence of mucus in the stool is uncommon for dogs warranting non urgent veterinary investigation.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 18, 2023

4 min read

Cat

Excessive Drooling (Ptyalism) in Cats

Ptyalism is excessive drooling. The symptom is associated with a wide variety of conditions, such as oral or esophageal inflammation, tumors in or around the mouth, foreign objects stuck in the mouth, stress, and poisoning.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 13, 2023

4 min read

Dog

Difficulty Walking (Ataxia) in Dogs

Ataxia describes abnormal movement control of the limbs and body. Dogs with ataxia present with poor coordination while walking, loss of balance, and often appear dizzy.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 6, 2023

4 min read

Horse

Crusted and Scabbed Skin (Skin Crud) in Horses

Crusted, scabbed skin in horses is sometimes referred to as “skin crud.” This is a catch-all term for symptoms where the skin has raised bumps, hair loss, scaling, pus formation, or crusting.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 31, 2022

2 min read

Horse

Peeling or Sloughing Skin in Horses

Peeling or sloughing skin in horses is characterized as an area of the body where the skin has begun to lose its surface layer. Generally appears as flaking or patches of skin that are missing or damaged.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 31, 2022

3 min read

Dog

Eye Discharge (Epiphora) in Dogs

Eye discharge or epiphora is a common symptom in dogs. Causes, as well as treatment of eye discharge, vary greatly. Eye discharge can present in various ways including clear water (tears), crust-like formation on the inner corner of the eye, reddish discharge, white mucus, and yellow discharge.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

6 min read

Horse

Loss of Pregnancy (Abortion) in Horses

Abortion is the loss of a fetus before the expected due date, resulting in delivery of a non-viable foal. There are many causes of abortion in horses, including infectious causes such as equine herpesvirus, and non-infectious causes such as twinning.

Dr. Madison Ricard

Dec 30, 2022

6 min read

Horse

Lack, Loss, or Decreased Appetite (Anorexia) in Horses

Anorexia in horses is a noticeable decrease in appetite. Appetite in horses fluctuates depending on many factors, and anorexia refers to a significant decrease in feed intake, to the point where caloric needs are not being met.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Coughing in Cats

Cats cough in the same way and for many of the same reasons as humans. Anything causing irritation, inflammation, or obstruction of the respiratory tract can cause coughing.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

6 min read

Horse

Involuntary Eye Movement (Nystagmus) in Horses

Nystagmus is involuntary, erratic movement of the eyes. Nystagmus is a very rare symptom in horses, but when present indicates a brain injury or disorder and requires urgent medical attention.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

3 min read

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