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• Paint and Varnish Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

  Paints, varnishes, and stains are available in a wide variety of formulations, many of which are dangerous to dogs and cats. Pets that develop lead poisoning or ingest ethylene glycol-containing paint may develop more serious complications. This handout outlines signs, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

• Pancreatitis en perros

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  Translated from the original English article Pancreatitis in Dogs

• Pancreatitis in Dogs

  Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a vital organ that produces enzymes to assist in food digestion and hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar or glucose metabolism. Pancreatitis is common in dogs and may be acute or chronic.

• Penetrating Trauma and Gunshot Wounds

  Penetrating wounds can look minor on the surface but may cause severe injury below the skin. A thorough assessment requires sedation or anesthesia and surgery may be required to address the extent of the injury. This handout outlines first aid steps a pet owner can take while transporting their injured pet to the veterinary hospital.

• Piómetra en perros

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  Translated from the original English article Pyometra in Dogs

• Pleural Effusion in Dogs

  Pleural effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity. Fluid accumulates in the pleural sac, not the lungs, so the lungs are essentially floating in a chest full of fluid. This fluid occupies space within the chest, so the lungs cannot expand as fully as they should. Treatment and prognosis vary depending on the underlying cause.

• Pneumothorax in Dogs

  Pneumothorax is an accumulation of air outside the lungs, but inside the chest wall. The air outside the lung prevents the lungs from inflating normally, and can lead to lung collapse. There are several variations of pneumothorax.

• Porcupine Quills in Dogs and Their Dangers

  Porcupine quills can puncture the skin and move through muscle, ultimately penetrating into body cavities and internal organs. They contain barbs like fishhooks and tend to migrate inwards instead of being expelled. Do not cut quills or attempt to remove the quills yourself. Seek immediate veterinary care if your dog is quilled. Sedation or anesthesia is required to remove quills safely.

• Primeros auxilios para perros: Shock, respiración artificial y RCP

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  Translated from the original English article First Aid for Dogs: Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

• Pulmonary Thromboembolism (Blood Clots in the Lungs) in Dogs

  Pulmonary thromboembolism describes a condition in which a blood clot lodges in one of the pulmonary arteries, blocking blood flow into the portion of the lung served by that artery. The signs of pulmonary thromboembolism include sudden difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, decreased appetite, fainting, coughing, spitting up blood, weakness, exercise intolerance, and the inability to get comfortable. Sudden death is possible. This article discusses potential causes, treatment, and prognosis.