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  • Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytes) circulating in the blood that results in abnormal hemorrhage and possible anemia. This handout outlines potential causes for the condition, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

  • Contenido en español actualizado.
    Translated from the original English article Ringworm in Cats

  • Contenido en español actualizado.
    Translated from the original English article Ringworm in Dogs

  • Tonsillitis has a low rate of occurrence in dogs and is more common in small breeds of dogs. Tonsillitis usually occurs because of another disease that affects the mouth or throat. If an underlying source of the infection can be found, it must be treated.

  • The trachea, or windpipe, is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs. Tracheal collapse is a condition in which the trachea flattens when the dog breathes in, making it difficult to get air to the lungs. This handout explains why and how tracheal collapse occurs, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

  • This handout summarizes the various treatments for cats with asthma and includes a list of treatment instructions for home care and warning signs to look for. Treatment options include corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and inhaler use.

  • A trichobezoar, or hairball, can form when a pet ingests hair that does not pass through the intestinal tract. When this occurs, the hairball may be vomited up uneventfully or it may lead to a gastrointestinal obstruction. If a trichobezoar causes an obstruction, surgical management is necessary.

  • A trichobezoar, or hairball, can form when a dog ingests hair that does not pass through the intestinal tract. When this occurs, the hairball may be vomited up uneventfully or it may lead to a gastrointestinal obstruction. If a trichobezoar causes an obstruction, surgical management is necessary.

  • This is a common condition, invariably associated with exercise, that most frequently causes hindlimb stiffness, but can affect any of the muscles of the skeleton. Other medical terminologies include 'acute myopathy' and 'rhabdomyolysis'.

  • Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for cats and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your cat is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your cat's condition.