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• Thrombocytopenia in Cats

  Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytes) circulating in the blood that results in abnormal hemorrhage and possible anemia. This handout outlines potential causes for the condition, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

• Thrombocytopenia in Dogs

  Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytes) circulating in the blood that results in abnormal hemorrhage and possible anemia. This handout outlines potential causes for the condition, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

• Tonsillitis in Dogs

  Tonsillitis has a low rate of occurrence in dogs and is more common in small breeds of dogs. Tonsillitis usually occurs because of another disease that affects the mouth or throat. If an underlying source of the infection can be found, it must be treated.

• Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

  The trachea, or windpipe, is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs. Tracheal collapse is a condition in which the trachea flattens when the dog breathes in, making it difficult to get air to the lungs. This handout explains why and how tracheal collapse occurs, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

• Treatment Instructions for Asthma and Bronchitis in Cats

  This handout summarizes the various treatments for cats with asthma and includes a list of treatment instructions for home care and warning signs to look for. Treatment options include corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and inhaler use.

• Trichobezoars (Hairballs) in Cats

  A trichobezoar, or hairball, can form when a pet ingests hair that does not pass through the intestinal tract. When this occurs, the hairball may be vomited up uneventfully or it may lead to a gastrointestinal obstruction. If a trichobezoar causes an obstruction, surgical management is necessary.

• Trichobezoars (Hairballs) in Dogs

  A trichobezoar, or hairball, can form when a dog ingests hair that does not pass through the intestinal tract. When this occurs, the hairball may be vomited up uneventfully or it may lead to a gastrointestinal obstruction. If a trichobezoar causes an obstruction, surgical management is necessary.

• Tympanic Membrane Rupture and Middle Ear Infection in Cats

  Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for cats and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your cat is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your cat's condition.

• Tympanic Membrane Rupture and Middle Ear Infection in Dogs

  Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for dogs and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your dog is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your dog's condition.

• Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP) in Dogs

  The anconeal process is a small projection of bone on the ulna, the longer of the two bones of the forearm. If the anconeal process does not fuse to the rest of the ulna correctly during growth, it causes a condition called ununited anconeal process (UAP). This problem appears to be hereditary mostly in large breeds. When this part of the ulna does not fuse, the elbow joint becomes unstable, causing lameness and pain. Treatment requires surgery. Some form of rehabilitation will improve your dog's chances of making a full recovery from surgery and minimize lameness problems.