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Fluid Buildup in the Kidney Due to Kidney or Ureter Obstruction in Cats
Hydronephrosis in Cats In most cats, hydronephrosis occurs when fluid builds up in the kidney, causing progressive distention of the renal pelvis (the funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney) and diverticula (out pouching, with atrophy of the kidney secondary to obstruction). The disease is usually one-sided and occurs secondary [...]
Fluid Buildup in the Sac Surrounding the Heart in Cats
Pericardial Effusion in Cats Pericardial effusion is a condition in which an abnormally large amount of fluid collects in the pericardial sac that surrounds the cat’s heart (pericardium). A secondary condition, referred to as cardiac tamponade, results from this retention of fluid, as the swelling of fluid applies pressure on the beating heart, compressing [...]
Inability to Urinate in Dogs
Functional Urinary Retention in Dogs Urinary retention is the medical term given to incomplete emptying (or voiding) of urine that is not associated with obstruction of the urinary tract, whereas “functional” is defined as being caused by a problem with the normal action of an organ. Complications resulting from functional urinary retention may [...]
Incoordination of the Legs in Dogs
Hypermetria and Dysmetria in Dogs Dysmetria and hypermetria are outward symptoms of a dysfunction of the pathways that control voluntary movement in a dog. More specifically, dysmetria is characterized by the dog’s inability to judge the rate, range, and force of its movements — literally, an inability to measure space. Hypermetria, meanwhile, describes the [...]
Hyperparathyroidism in Dogs
Excessive Levels of Parathyroid Hormone in the Blood in Dogs The parathyroid hormone is responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, increasing blood calcium levels by causing calcium to be reabsorbed from bone. The parathyroid glands are small, hormone-secreting glands that are located on or near the thyroid glands. The term [...]
Inability to Protrude or Retract Penis in Dogs
Paraphimosis and Phimosis in Dogs Phimosis is a condition that causes a dog to be unable to retract its penis back in to the sheath. Paraphimosis, on the other hand, refers to the dog’s inability to protrude its penis from its outer orifice. Both of these medical conditions can occur in male dogs [...]
Flea and Tick Medicine Poisoning in Cats
Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Toxicity in Cats Pyrethrin and pyrethroid are insecticides typically used for treating flea and tick infestations. Pyrethrins are naturally-based and derived from the Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium plant and from pyrethrum-related plant species. Pyrethroids, meanwhile, are synthetic, making them longer-lasting; these include allethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, fenvalerate, fluvalinate, permethrin, phenothrin, tetramethrin, and etofenprox, an [...]
Flea Control and Flea Bite Allergies in Cats
Flea Bite Hypersensitivity in Cats Flea bite hypersensitivity or flea allergic dermatitis is very common in cats. In fact, it is the most common skin disease to be diagnosed in pets. Flea allergies usually develop when cats are young (less than one and up to five years of age), but can begin at any [...]
House Soiling (Marking) by Dogs
Inappropriate Urination and Defecation in Dogs House soiling is a common problem, affecting up to 37 percent of dogs diagnosed with behavioral problems. Most pet owners train their dogs to urinate and defecate outside, and “accidents” usually end while dogs are still puppies, as they learn to wait for scheduled outdoor time. House soiling [...]
Hyperparathyroidism Due to Kidney Failure in Dogs
Abnormally High levels of Parathyroid Hormone due to Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs Secondary hyperparathyroidism refers to the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) due to chronic kidney failure. More specifically, the cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism is absolute or relative lack of calcitriol production — a form of vitamin D that stimulates the absorption [...]
