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October 5, 2008

“Female Problems”

Category: Dogs, Pet-to-Vet Articles – Tags: , , , , , , – Admin 9:00 am

I’ve been feeling off colour for a couple of weeks now. My tummy is all swollen, even though I hardly touch my food. I’m out of energy, thirsty all the time and generally feeling miserable. What is going on? (Dolly, 10 years, Beagle, Potato Point)

Dr Alan

A number of possibilities come to mind. At the top of the list is a serious infection in your uterus that we vets call “pyometra”. Sounds like you weren’t desexed (speyed) when you were a teenager, Dolly, as this infection can occur in older, non-speyed female dogs. The uterus fills with puss and that could be why your tummy is enlarging. Another cause could be a problem with your adrenal glands. Try to get you owners to call the vet as soon as possible so you can be checked out. Help is at hand.

September 22, 2008

Waterworks Problems

Category: Cats, Pet-to-Vet Articles – Tags: , , , , – Admin 10:35 pm

I am a “confirmed” bachelor cat, leading a pretty idyllic life until just recently. I have been off colour for a while, not interested in eating, with a lot of tummy pain. Worst of all, I can’t pee and when I try it hurts like mad! What can we do? (Jacko, 9 years, Tabby, Narooma)

Dr Alan

Jacko, if your owners have not already called the vet, they must do so immediately. This is a serious matter! Most likely you have what we vets call the “blocked cat syndrome”. Usually, this is caused by a build up of crystals in your urine, forming a plug that can block your urethra. Your vet will need to perform a procedure to remove the blockage. Don’t worry, you will be sedated while this happens. Medications to acidify the urine and guard against further infection will then be given.