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Actinic keratosis in dogs

Actinic keratosis in dogs

Skin diseases, Dog diseases / By

Dog owners should not wait to see their dog if they notice new, rough, scaly, crusty, or poorly healing skin lesions. From a veterinary perspective, an appointment within 2 to 3 days is advisable if suspicious changes are observed on the nose, ear margins, abdomen, eyelids, or other sun-exposed areas of skin. Immediate action is required if the area bleeds, grows rapidly, ulcerates, appears painful, or if the dog is licking or scratching excessively or is visibly uncomfortable. Skin changes that initially appear harmless can develop into precancerous lesions or squamous cell carcinoma with chronic UV damage.

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Actinomycosis in cats

Actinomycosis in cats

Cat friendly clinic, Cat diseases / By

Actinomycosis in cats is a rare but serious bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Actinomyces. From a veterinary perspective, it is important to understand that these pathogens do not necessarily come "from the outside." Rather, they are opportunistic bacteria that can normally be found as part of the natural mucosal flora and only cause illness when they penetrate deeper layers through an injury, dental or oral disease, a foreign body, or other tissue trauma.

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Adrenal cortex tumor in dogs

Adrenal cortex tumor in dogs

Dog diseases / By

If you suspect your dog has an adrenocortical carcinoma (tumor of the adrenal cortex), you should consult a veterinarian promptly, ideally within 2 to 3 days. This is especially important if your dog is drinking significantly more, urinating more frequently, develops a distended abdomen, pants heavily, experiences muscle loss, or shows unusual changes in its skin and coat. If the condition worsens, your dog appears weak, eats poorly, collapses, or suddenly experiences respiratory distress, it must be taken to an animal hospital immediately. From a veterinary perspective, it is particularly important not to wait too long with hormonally active adrenal tumors. Adrenocortical carcinoma (tumor of the adrenal cortex) in dogs is rare, but it can grow very invasively locally and severely disrupt the hormonal balance.

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Salivary gland cancer in cats

Salivary gland cancer in cats

Cancer in animals, Cat friendly clinic, Cat diseases / By

From a veterinary perspective, a newly appearing, firm, or slowly growing swelling on the lower jaw, at the base of the ear, or on the side of the neck should not be observed for days or weeks in a cat, but rather examined promptly. It is typical for adenocarcinoma of the parotid or mandibular gland (salivary gland cancer) in cats that the change may initially be painless. This often leads owners to wait too long in practice.

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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer in dogs

Cancer in animals, Dog diseases / By

Adenocarcinoma of the prostate in dogs, prostate cancer in dogs, cancer of the prostate gland in dogs, prostate tumor in dogs, prostate diseases in dogs, hematuria in dogs, dysuria in dogs, pollakiuria in dogs, tenesmus in dogs, metastases in dogs, canine oncology, prostate diagnosis in dogs, prostate therapy in dogs, radiation therapy in dogs, chemotherapy in dogs, pain management in dogs, older male dogs, veterinary oncology

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Cancer of the external ear canal in cats

Cancer of the external ear canal in cats

Cancer in animals, Cat friendly clinic, Cat diseases / By

If you suspect your cat has adenocarcinoma of the ceruminous glands of the ear (cancer in the external ear canal), you should consult a veterinarian promptly, within 2 to 3 days. This is especially important if there is unilateral, foul-smelling, or bloody ear discharge, visible pinkish growths in the ear canal, head tilt, dizziness, an uncoordinated gait, frequent scratching of the ear, or enlarged lymph nodes in the head and neck area.

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Achromatopsia in dogs

Eye diseases, Dog diseases / By

Achromatopsia in dogs is a rare, congenital retinal disorder in which the cones in the retina do not function properly. These cones are essential for vision in daylight, for perceiving contrasts, and for the limited color vision that dogs are generally capable of. A dog with achromatopsia will have significantly impaired vision in bright light, often squint in sunlight, and appear uncertain outdoors, while moving with surprising confidence in twilight or darkness.

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Aggression in cats

Aggression in cats

Cat friendly clinic, Cat diseases / By

Aggression in cats is one of the most common behavioral problems that bring cat owners to the vet. From a veterinary perspective, however, aggression in cats is almost never simply "bad behavior." In many cases, aggression in cats is a warning sign. Underlying causes can include fear, pain, stress, territorial conflicts, unsuitable environmental conditions, hormonal influences, or misguided play behavior. This is precisely why it is so important not to dismiss aggression in cats as a character flaw, but to understand it as a serious symptom. Expert sources from Cornell, Merck, International Cat Care, and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association unanimously emphasize that aggression must always be considered within its context and that medical causes should be ruled out before any behavioral intervention.

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Soft palate surgery in dogs

Soft palate surgery in dogs

Brachycephaly / By

Whether it's a Pug, French Bulldog, or Boxer – short-nosed dog breeds (also called brachycephalic breeds) often suffer from their anatomy. An excessively long soft palate is one of the main causes of severe breathing problems. In this article, you'll learn everything about soft palate surgery for dogs, the procedure, the costs, and how you can help your four-legged friend regain a better quality of life.

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Meniscus tear

Meniscus injury in dogs and cats

General, Surgery / By

Meniscal tears are a highly relevant finding in small animal orthopedics, occurring far more frequently in veterinary practice than many pet owners initially realize. When people hear the term "meniscal lesion," they often think first of human medicine. However, the meniscus also plays a crucial role in the health of the knee joint in dogs and cats. A meniscal tear can cause severe pain, significantly restrict mobility, and contribute to the long-term development of osteoarthritis. Therefore, from a veterinary perspective, it is essential that owners understand the significance of a meniscal tear and can recognize typical warning signs early on.

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Aelurostrongylosis

Aelurostrongylosis in cats

Cat diseases, Cat friendly clinic / By

Aelurostrongylosis is a parasitic lung disease in cats that is often diagnosed later than it should be. As a veterinarian, I frequently see cat owners mistaking coughing, fatigue, reduced playfulness, or labored breathing for a harmless irritation, asthma, or a temporary infection. This is precisely the problem: Aelurostrongylosis can begin insidiously but develop into a serious lower respiratory tract disease. It is typically caused by the feline lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, which infests the bronchioles and lung tissue. There, Aelurostrongylosis leads to inflammation, coughing, mucus production, and, in severe cases, significant respiratory distress.

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Freestyle Libre for Cat with Diabetes

Freestyle Libre for Cat with Diabetes

Cat friendly clinic, Cat diseases / By

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common hormonal diseases in cats. In my daily work as a veterinarian, I regularly see feline patients whose diabetes diagnosis initially causes great uncertainty for their owners. Many wonder how they can reliably monitor their cat's blood sugar without having to constantly take their pet to the vet. This is precisely where the Freestyle Libre feline diabetes monitoring system comes in. This modern system enables continuous monitoring of glucose levels and significantly simplifies the management of the disease for both veterinarians and owners.

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