OTITIS EXTERNA - DOG AND CATS

It is an acute or chronic inflammation of the external ear canal. Owner may complaint about head shaking, head rubbing, ear scratching, and discharge from one or both ears, head tilt or hearing deficit. Physical examination will reveal aural priritis, edema of ear canal, erosions, ulcers, alopecia on the pinna and signs of generalised skin disease. Diagnosis can be made on the basis of history, clinical signs, ear canal cytologic examination, culture and sensitivity, otoscopic examination, CT scan, MRI and allergy testing. Treatment may include antibiotics, orticosteroids, antifungal drugs and ear flushing.

OVERGROWN TEETH OF GUINEA PIG

A guinea pig with overgrown teeth is in so much pain that he refuses to eat. Please take care of your guinea pig before you loose him.

GUINEA PIG BABY - FRACTURE

This guinea piglet was hurt by his mother and had injuries over the face, eye which lead to bleeding from the nose and eye and also the leg got fractured. Treatment was given and the splint was applied to support the broken leg and for quick recovery.

FUNGAL INFECTION

Poor dog again got this infection coz of high humidity level due to continous rain. But this time its not that worse as it was last time. now he is recovering very well.

DIARRHEA IN GUINEA PIGS

Diarrhea in guinea pigs is an increase in the water content of faeces and an increase in the frequency or volume of the bowel movements. Any changes in the normal appearance of a guinea pig’s fecal pellets should be taken seriously.

There are many causes of diarrhea - Drugs especially antibiotics, Inadequate amounts of roughage in the diet,
Stress, Infectious agents, Metabolic diseases, Intestinal parasites.

your guinea pig need emergency treatment as this can lead to serious health hazards.

GUINEA PIG WITH OVERGROWN TEETH

this guinea pig had overgrown teeth and was not able to eat anything and lost quite a lot due to starvation. despite owner concern she was not responding to any treatment given by the other vet. Finally, i did the trimming of teeth and she started eating slowly and enjoyed apple that day for the first time. she will take some time to recover and slowly her body will improve. Poor little guine pig....suffered coz of wrong treatmet....

FRACTURE - RABBIT'S JAW

Poor rabbit got some injury and was not able to eat anything. Radiograph was done to find out the problem and his jaw was found fractured. Rest was best in this case. With time it will heal. 

TURTLE - EYE INFLAMMATION

This turtle has swollen eyes and was not able to open his eyes due to pain. complete history revealed that one day the direct water supply was used instead of filetered one. on that day the chlorine content in the water was too high and the skin of turtle turned pink with in few minutes of exposure to chlorinated water. Chlorinated water was the source of this eye condition. Treatment was given and the turtle recovered very well.
always check the temperature of water and the amount of chlorine in the water to take care of your pets.

CORNEAL ULCER - DOG

this dog is having corneal ulcers and will take time to heal as the dog is always rubbing the eye with the paw.

MALIGNANT TUMOR - DOG

german shepherd dog had minor injury on the fore limb. it went unnoticed but dog started limping quite often and even radiograph showed no visible bone injury. After few months the limping was quite painful to dog. At that time radiograph showed some impressions over the joint and dog was put on pain killers. But this didn't help the dog. Finally biopsy was sent to the lab for histopathology and it confirmed the maligant mesenchymal carcinoma. Few more radiographs were done to find out the spread of cancer and prognosis at this stage. But it was too late to help the poor dog and pain was too much to him. Only good thing is that dog is full of life and want to fight with the end.

TRIMMING YOUR GUINEA PIG'S NAILS

The most difficult part of doing nail trims is probably holding the guinea pig still. You can do it successfully with patience and practice as your guinea pig will likely get less squirmy over time. It is best to have a helper to hold your guinea pig so you can trim the nails.

Nails should be trimmed at least once a month, although you can do them even more often that that if you choose. Although nail clipping may be difficult at first, the more often you do it the more comfortable it will become for you and your guinea pig. The longer the nails get, the harder they will be to trim. As the nails get longer the blood vessel gets longer too, and the nails will start to curl. Regular nail clipping helps keep the nails in good shape.

LYMPHOMA IN DOG

Lymphoma in dogs is one of the common problem and is very lethal. In 90% of the cases, it is malignant in nature. The dog may live from 5-9 months with the treatment and may live longer if the combination therapies are used.

DOG WITH PAINFUL LIMP

This is the radiograph of a pug which was having tremendous pain due to femur head problem. He was not able to walk properly. The dog was operated upon to relieve the problem and finally he was free from the pain and is living a healthy and pain free life.

CORNEAL ULCERS

corneal ulcer - Recurrent ulcers and refractory ones that do not heal properly occur more commonly in middle-aged and older dogs.
Clinical Signs - The cornea lacks the presence of blood vessels, it is well equipped with nerves to detect pain. Even the slightest injury will provoke considerable discomfort. Other signs of corneal ulcer include blepharospasm, epiphora, purulent ocular discharge, and photophobia.
Symptoms - Common symptoms of corneal ulcer include pain, squinting or blinking the affected eye, pawing or rubbing at the eye, excessive tearing or discharge, pus, redness, and behavioral changes such as hiding or avoiding light.
Description - The cornea, or front of the eye, has three very important functions. It acts as a supportive barrier to keep the internal structures in place within the eye. The cornea allows light to pass into the eye and thus through the lens to the retina at the back of the eye. It also bends the incoming light rays to aid the lens in focusing the incoming light. The cornea is composed of five microscopically identifiable layers. When the cornea is injured, the extent to which these layers are involved will determine the severity of the injury, the treatment required and the prognosis for saving the eyesight in the injured eye. Recurrences are common and complications are highly likely. Significant corneal disease and ulceration associated with herpesvirus infections in cats are unpredictable in their response to treatment.

CORNEAL ULCERS IN DOGS

Corneal ulcers affect the cornea of the transparent and dome-shaped film that covers the eye. Pet health can get affected due to corneal ulcer, which can also lead to lack of proper eyesight in dogs. Even the smallest abrasion to your pet’s eye can lead to corneal ulcer. Symptoms of Corneal Ulcers
1. Squinting
2. Redness
3. Increased tearing
4. Cloudiness of the cornea
5. Yellow or green color discharge from the eye
6. Inflamed, red conjunctiva

7. Rubbing excessively at the eye
8. Occasional lethargy
9. Pawing at the infected eye

An inujred Duckling

A 4 day old duckling had the fracture as he was attacked by adult mate of the group.

RECTAL TUMOR IN DOG

Rectal tumors are usually seen as a rectal growth on the animal, and is common to find the disease in the lymph nodes.
Symptoms
The most common sign of anal gland cancer is a rectal mass or tumor. The tumors are often small in nature. In addition to the visible signs of a tumor, animals who are suffering from the disease may be constipated or have difficulty defecating, anorexia, polydipsia, and lethargic.

Causes
The disease is often associated with a hormone imbalance as it is often found in the anal area. It is also linked with hypercalcemia in the animal's body.
Treatment

The overall prognosis for the disease is poor, although surgery can improve the opportunity for recovery.

FUNGAL INFECTION IN RABBIT

Fungal infection is caused by continuous wetting of fur. Check the neck area and chin for possible abscesses which can result from excessive scratching of the affected area.
Any slimy fur should be cut away using rounded-tipped grooming or bandage scissors. If the skin is raw, Betadine ointment is good to use as the iodine in it will kill the fungus. Iodine or prescribed antifungal cream can be applied over affected areas to stop the spread of a fungal infection, especially on the legs and between the toes.
Treatment is best done with the rabbit held on its back in a reclining position. Be careful when cutting fur as the skin is so thin and supple that it is very easy to cut it in error.

BENIGN TUMOR ON THE UPPER JAW

Brando has this tumor since last couple of months. one fine day he had a fight with other dog and this tumor was nipped from the base. A major part was cut and now he has been put on homoeopathic medicines. He is showing signs of improvement but will take time to go away completely.

Moshka (rabbit) in trouble

Moushka had this problem since last about 1 month. Despite treatment by a vet, no recovery and was not able to chew on the food. Finally after the application of topical medicines and systemic medicines, he showed signs of improvements.