Soft Tissue conditions
Click on any of conditions in the list to get a pet-owner friendly review on the causes, clinical signs, treatment options (surgical or not) as well as the expected complications or prognosis. These forms are the result of a daily routine of reviewing the current and past literature available on a topic. Treatments progress, new solutions are reported on a daily basis and meaningful scientific publications are sometime lacking on certain topics. These summaries should not replace the opinion of your veterinarian!
As from end of 2025, this what is said on...
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome... Pets with flat faces...snoring and puffing
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Chronic inflammation/infection of the ear canal, frequently encountered, causing severe pain and progressing in rare cases into some life-changing neurological deficits, imbalance, and (in rare cases) even death.
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Dilation and torsion of the stomach, bloating, Gastric Dilation Volvulus
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Corn cob, barbecue skewers, sewing needles and socks...
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More frequent in cats... typically causing neurological signs, head tilt, closure of the eyelids and (rarely) even death
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Abnormal vessel bypassing the liver in dogs and cats
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Urine dripping during sleep or throughout the day
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Change in the tone of the bark, slowing down during walks, distress with on hot summer strolls and chocking when drinking...
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Incidentally found or causing a various range of clinical signs, respiratory distress and exercise intolerance... Worth fixing before it gets bad...
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Cats suddenly getting lethargic, vomiting with drastic worsening of the renal parameters- Time is the essence!
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Pet serial-killer, often misunderstood... early treatment is the key
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Same as in cat... commonly encountered Pet serial-killer
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Chicken thighs, Spare ribs and squeaky toys... All the bad things that can happen when a foreign body gets stuck in the oesophagus...
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Commonly encountered in male feline patients, can be fatal if the obstruction is not relieved. Recurring and refractory obstructions require surgical treatment
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Congenital malformation with communication between the large vessels at the base of the heart. This condition causes a typical heart murmur, easily recognised. Early treatment is always needed, before irreversible changes develop.
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Another embryogenic variation that can leave dogs and cats with a tight strangulation of the oesophagus. Any puppy or kitten that starts regurgitating after meals should be investigated. Treat before it gets irreversible !
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kitten or puppies failing to defecate properly, right after weaning
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