Glaucoma, also known as glaucoma, is a disease characterized by an excessive increase in pressure within the eye. This leads to inflammation, clouding and especially vision loss. If left untreated, irreversible conditions quickly develop that cause permanent damage to the eye. The eye appears “large” and shows intense redness in the otherwise white edge area (scleria). The cornea becomes foggy and the pupil is usually dilated.
Bladder tumors in dogs pose a serious health challenge. About 2% of all tumors in dogs are bladder tumors. Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common type of tumor found in the bladder.
Fibrosarcomas are a common type of tumor in cats. They are malignant skin tumors that originate in connective tissue cells.
Laryngeal paralysis, also popularly known as laryngeal paralysis, is a disease that occurs predominantly in older animals and especially in larger breed dogs. This neurological disorder has a significant impact on an animal's respiratory system and, in extreme cases, can cause life-threatening conditions.
Elbow dysplasia, a hereditary disease in dogs, occurs in various forms. These include fragmented medial ulnar coronoid process (FCP), isolated anconeal process (IPA), and osteochondrosis (OCD). All of these diseases are growth-related diseases that unfortunately cannot be cured.
FCP and OCD are among the most common causes of lameness in young dogs. They typically occur between four and five months when the dog is in the central growth phase.
The role of vectors, such as ticks or fleas, in transmitting pathogens to dogs should not be underestimated. These tiny parasites can transmit various dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis or Leishmaniasis. Therefore, it is important to develop specific detection methods to identify these pathogens in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture in the Mediterranean region.
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Discopathy in dogs is a serious medical situation that develops from damage or changes in the position of the intervertebral discs. To understand them better, we would first like to explain the role and nature of the intervertebral discs. These consist of a cartilaginous fibrous ring, also called annulus fibrosus, and an elastic gelatinous core, called nucleus pulposus. The intervertebral discs ensure pain-free mobility of the back and absorb shocks to the spine, for example when jumping. They lie between the bony vertebral bodies in the spine.
Apophysiolysis of the tibial tuberosity in dogs is a health problem that can occur in many dogs, especially those in the growing phase. This bone disease can significantly affect the animals' musculoskeletal system and often leads to visible discomfort.
Cauda equina syndrome is a progressive neurological disease characterized by narrowing of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine and sacrum. This disease mainly affects dogs of large, sporting breeds from middle age onwards. Symptoms are varied and can range from pain to lameness to paralysis and incontinence.
We had an exciting case this week - Emma was supposed to be castrated and during the preliminary examination this complication turned out to be that she had a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH). For the layman, a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) is a rare malformation in cats in which there is an opening between the abdominal and thoracic cavities. This can cause organs from the abdomen to enter the pericardium, which can lead to problems with heart function. Most affected cats show no symptoms, while others may have difficulty breathing or pain. Diagnosis is made through imaging tests and in some cases surgical treatment is necessary.
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