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• Infecciones de heridas por peleas en gatos

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Fight Wound Infections in Cats

• Ingestion of Foreign Bodies in Cats

  Cats love to investigate new sights, smells, and tastes. Unfortunately, this curiosity can lead them into trouble if they ingest something they shouldn't. While some will pass through the digestive tract, some foreign bodies can cause serious problems.

• Ingestion of Foreign Bodies in Dogs

  Foreign body obstruction is a common and potentially life-threatening condition in veterinary practice. Some foreign bodies pass through the intestinal tract, but if an obstruction occurs, surgical removal of the blocked object is the only treatment.

• Insect Bite Reaction in Dogs

  Bee stings and bites from spiders, fleas, and ticks are the most common causes of insect bite reactions in pets. Insect bites can cause mild to severe allergic reactions in many dogs. Fortunately, most reactions are minor and have an excellent prognosis for recovery. Treatment typically involves antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs.

• Insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva en perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

• Lead Poisoning in Birds

  Lead is a common household hazard for birds. Due to their curious, inquisitive nature, companion birds can be exposed to lead around the house. Lead causes heavy metal poisoning, affecting the blood, nervous system, and gastrointestinal system. Lead poisoning can be fatal if not treated.

• Lens Luxation in Dogs

  This handout discusses lens luxation in dogs. The lens is the transparent structure within the eye that focuses light on the retina. Lens luxation is when the support ligaments of the lens weaken or break, causing the lens to dislocate from its normal position. The various types, clinical signs, heredity of the condition, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are outlined.

• Lesión Renal Aguda en Gatos

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Acute Kidney Injury in Cats

• Lesión Renal Aguda en Perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs

• Lipidosis hepática en gatos (síndrome del hígado graso en gatos)

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats (Fatty Liver Syndrome in Cats)