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Animal Disease
Canine Osteoarthritis
Canine osteoarthritis is a common disease in dogs. Appears as a result of the inevitable evolution of a joint that wears out or becomes increasingly fragile due to trauma or malformation. This is a very painful condition that must be treated promptly. It can affect all joints of the body, both to those found in the anterior and posterior extremities, such as those that form the spine. For senior dogs, most commonly, this disorder affects several joints at once.
The articular surface is covered by tissue called cartilage, which plays a role similar to shock absorbers found in automobiles. It also prevents the underlying bone deterioration due to repeated rubbing that is submitted by the continuous movement. Osteoarthritis is characterized by a progressive destruction of the cartilage and bone by abnormal proliferation at the edge of the articular surfaces known as osteophytes, also called “parrot beaks’ when they are located in the spine. The affected joints lose elasticity, causing pain and prevent the animal from moving normally. Read the rest of this entry »
Canine Arthritis: Treatment
Traditional approach to treatment
Maintaining an optimal body weight is vital for the prevention of joint disease and can lead to the disappearance of some lameness. During growth, overfeeding should be avoided to prevent further occurrence of joint injuries.
The specialist will recommend a program of regular, moderate exercise will help maintain joint mobility and prevent joint ankylosis in the dog. It is possible that if your pet suffers from arthritis have to spend a little more of your time. Increases the duration of trips to the dog exercise more muscles. Note that the exercise will come in handy, but you too, because when you help your pet you are helping yourself
In addition to exercise, the vet will prescribe specific drugs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are most commonly used in animals suffering from arthritis. They are effective at reducing inflammation and relieve pain quickly. The use of any medication must be prescribed by a veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »
Canine Arthritis: Clinical Symptoms and Risk Factors
The dog is one of the mascots chosen by lovers of animals. Share your life with a dog will bring you great joy and satisfaction. However, like any living being at certain times in your life can become ill or suffer from different diseases.
In dogs, the most common joint disorder is arthritis, a condition which is characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage and osteophyte formation. Structural damage due to osteoarthritis may be present before the onset of clinical symptoms. 20% of dogs over one year have joint disorders. Over 95% of cases occur in dogs five years or more. Lameness is a frequent cause of consultation with the veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »
Exposure to Cold
Hypothermia (abnormally low temperature)
Prolonged exposure to cold results in a Descents in body temperature. Occurs most frequently when the cat is wet. Hypothermia also occurs during shock, long after anesthesia, and newborn kittens. Prolonged exposure to cold and spent the energy available to low sugar predisposes saguinea.
Signs of hypothermia are violent shivering followed by restlessness and lethargy, a rectal temperature less than 97 degrees F, and finally collapse and coma.
Treatment
Wrap your cat in a blanket or blanket or coat and metal home. If it’s wet, take a warm bath. Rub vigorously with towels to dry the skin. Read the rest of this entry »
Insect Bite
Stings from bees, wasps and ants can cause painful inflammation at the site of the bite. If an animal is bitten several times, can fall into shock as a result of toxins absorbed.
Black widow bites and tarantulas are also toxic to animals. The signs are severe pain at the bite site. Then the cat may develop chills, fever and difficulty breathing. Shock may occur.
The stings of centipedes and scorpions can cause a local reaction, sometimes severe illness. These bites are slow to heal. Read the rest of this entry »
Overheating in Cats
Common situations that predispose to overheating are:
- Staying in a car at high temperatures.
- Being confined on concrete floors outside without shade in summer.
- Being a short-nosed breed, such as the Persians.
- Suffering from a disease of the airways, being overweight or condition that does not allow breathing. Read the rest of this entry »
Drowning in Cats
The conditions that prevent the oxygen into the lungs and cause choking blood. These are: carbon monoxide poisoning, inhalation of toxic gases (smoke, gasoline, propane, refrigerants, solvents), drowning in water and drowning without water (which can occur when the cat stays too long in a confined space where ventilation). Other causes are objects in the airway and chest injuries that interfere with breathing.
A cat can choke her necklace on a fence and strangled while fighting for freedom. Make sure your cat has a collar which can be elastic to stretch over your head in case of emergency.
Cats are natural swimmers and can swim short distances. However, they can not leave the water on the edge of the receptacle. They could drown in a pool. Read the rest of this entry »
Dehydration in Cats
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body fluids. Usually involves the loss of water and electrolytes (minerals are as sodium, chloride and potassium). During illness, dehydration may be due to insufficient fluid intake. Fever increases water loss. This becomes important if the cat does not drink the water sufuciente to offset the loss. Other causes of dehydration are prolonged vomiting and diarrhea.
One sign of dehydration is loss of skin elasticity. When you lift the skin of the back of the animal in a fold, the skin should return to their place. When there is dehydration, the skin remains folded. Another sign is dry mouth. Advanced Signs of dehydration are sunken eyes and circulatory collapse (shock). Read the rest of this entry »
Inner Ear Disease: Deafness
Some cats are born without the ability to hear due to developmental defects in a hearing aid. In most cases this occurs in white cats with blue eyes. In addition, the hearing loss may be due to old age, middle ear infections, head injury, blockage of the ear canal with wax, and certain drugs and poisons.
In particular, the antibiotic Streptomycin, Neomycin and Kanamycin, when used for long periods can damage the auditory nerves that lead to deafness and signs of labyrinthitis.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a cat is going deaf. His listening skills should be judged by their actions and how you use your ears. The cat who listens well bows his head and looks to the side where the sound came. Move his ears forward and backwards to identify where the sound. Read the rest of this entry »
Inner Ear Disease: Infection
Infection (Otitis internal)
An inner ear infection is usually preceded by a middle ear infection. The extension to the inner ear should be suspected if the cat vomits, wobbles or falls to the affected side, walk in circles toward the side or display rhythmic movements of their eyes spasmodic (rapid eye movements). These are signs of labyrinthitis. The inner ear infections should be treated by a professional.
There are other disorders that produce symptoms similar to those of an inner ear infection. Include brain tumor, drug intoxication, a condition called Poison and idiopathic vestibular syndrome in cats. The syndrome is the most common idiopathic. Often spontaneously corrects itself. Read the rest of this entry »