Urinary Tract Obstruction in Cats and Dogs
Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time.
Urinary Tract Obstruction in Cats and Dogs
Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time. The obstruction occurs in the urethra, the tube that leads out of the body from the bladder. The urinary tract may be obstructed by something inside the urethra, from something compressing on the urethra or inflammation of the urethra. Treatment is available and the prognosis of this issue will depend on the severity of the obstruction.
Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time. The obstruction occurs in the urethra, the tube that leads out of the body from the bladder. The urinary tract may be obstructed by something inside the urethra, from something compressing on the urethra or inflammation of the urethra. Treatment is available and the prognosis of this issue will depend on the severity of the obstruction.
Urolithiasis, Urate
Urolithiasis is a medical term referring to the presence of stones or crystals in the animal’s urinary tract. When the stones are made up of uric acid, they are called urate stones. These stones can also be found in the kidneys and in the tubes connecting the kidneys to the animal’s bladder (ureters).
Vaginal Discharge in Dogs & Cats
Vaginal discharge refers to any substance coming from the animal’s vagina. Types of discharge can include mucus, blood, or pus. Since there are so many causes for this medical condition, consulting with a veterinarian is highly recommended.
Hematemesis
Hematemesis, or the vomiting of blood, can result from a number of causes. There may be a disruption in the lining of the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus), or an irritation of the stomach or intestines, which leads to inflammation, bleeding, and, eventually, the expulsion of blood through vomiting. Alternately, the blood may originate from an inflammation or injury in the mouth or lungs (respiratory system), after which it is swallowed and then thrown up (regurgitated).
Heterobilharzia americanum Infection in Dogs
Heterobilharzia americanum is a waterborne flatworm trematode parasite that typically infects raccoons and dogs. The parasite follows a cycle that begins with sexual reproduction in the intestine, where the eggs are laid so that they can be carried out of the infected animal by way of the fecal discharge. Once the egg has left the body, it hatches in water, finds a host snail, and moves into its miracidia stage, where it reproduces itself asexually into multiple spores – the sac-like larval form.
When should your pet’s weight loss concern you? The standard is when it exceeds 10% of normal body weight (and when it is not due to fluid loss). There are many things that can cause weight loss, including chronic disease. It is important to understand this because the animal’s entire body will probably be affected by the weight loss, and it ultimately depends on the cause and severity of the underlying medical condition.
Trichuris Trichiura
Both dogs and cats suffer from the whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) parasite. It is generally transmitted by ingesting infested matter, although whipworms can be contracted from other infected animals. Whipworm eggs can live in an environment anywhere from a few months to years, and can be present in soil, food, or water, as well as in feces or animal flesh.
Candidiasis
Candida is a type of sugar-digesting yeast that forms part of the normal flora in an animal’s mouth, nose, ears, and gastrointestinal and genital tracts. This type of yeast is opportunistic and will sometimes colonize or invade damaged tissues of immuno-suppressed animals. Candidiasis occurs when there is an overgrowth of candida in an dog or cat’s body. This type of fungal infection can afflict cats and dogs of any age and breed, even if the animal has no predisposing conditions. The infection can take place in one specific part of the body (local), or it can colonize the entire body (systemic). Either affliction is likely to cause extreme discomfort to a dog or cat.
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