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Dogs and cats can't tell us where (or if) it hurts, so it's up to us to figure out what's going on and to make them feel better. This comprehensive handbook tells you how to diagnose and treat everything that can go wrong with your canine and feline friends, from finicky eating and barking to blood-shot eyes and limping. Organized by specific body parts and types of behavior, each entry lists symptoms, their possible causes, what you can do, and what your vet will do. A glossary of the most common conditions is included in each chapter.

Matthew Hoffman is the editor of Prevention for Pets.

Foreword

xv

(2)

Introduction

xvii

Chapter 1: Prevention: The Best Care

1

(12)

Chapter 2: Caring for a Sick Pet

13

(6)

Chapter 3: First-Aid: When Every Minute Counts

19

(16)

Chapter 4: Appetite and Eating

35

(29)

Appetite Loss

37

(3)

Drinking Frequently

40

(3)

Eating Grass

43

(2)

Eating Litter

45

(2)

Eating Objects

47

(3)

Eating Stool

50

(3)

Finicky Eating

53

(3)

Overeating

56

(3)

Wool Chewing

59

(2)

Common Appetite and Eating Conditions

61

(3)

Chapter 5: Behavior

64

(64)

Aggression

66

(3)

Barking

69

(4)

Biting

73

(3)

Chewing Objects

76

(2)

Chewing Skin, Coat, or Tail

78

(3)

Crying and Whining

81

(3)

Crying while Using the Litter Box

84

(3)

Fear of Being Alone

87

(2)

Fear of Loud Noises

89

(3)

Fear of Objects

92

(2)

Fighting

94

(3)

Grooming Excessively

97

(4)

Growling

101

(2)

Head Pressing

103

(2)

Head Shaking or Head Tilting

105

(2)

Hissing

107

(2)

House Soiling

109

(3)

Humping

112

(2)

Restlessness

114

(3)

Scratching Furniture

117

(3)

Scratching People

120

(2)

Spraying

122

(2)

Common Behavior-Related Conditions

124

(4)

Chapter 6: Digestive System

128

(28)

Bloat

130

(3)

Blood in Stool

133

(3)

Blood in Vomit

136

(2)

Bowel-Control Problems

138

(3)

Constipation

141

(3)

Diarrhea

144

(3)

Flatulence

147

(2)

Specks in Stool

149

(2)

Vomiting

151

(2)

Common Digestive System Conditions

153

(3)

Chapter 7: Ears

156

(21)

Dirty Ears

157

(3)

Discharge

160

(3)

Hearing Loss

163

(2)

Odors

165

(3)

Scratching and Shaking

168

(4)

Swelling and Redness

172

(3)

Common Ear Conditions

175

(2)

Chapter 8: Eyes

177

(34)

Bloodshot Eyes

178

(3)

Blue Eyes

181

(2)

Brown Stains on Fur

183

(2)

Bulging Eyes

185

(3)

Cloudy Eyes

188

(2)

Dilated Pupils

190

(2)

Discharge

192

(3)

Eyelid Growth

195

(2)

Eyelid Irritation

197

(2)

Eyelid Swelling

199

(2)

Red Lump in Eye

201

(2)

Squinting

203

(2)

Watery Eyes

205

(3)

Common Eye Conditions

208

(3)

Chapter 9: Hindquarters

211

(32)

Anal Secretions

212

(2)

Blood in Urine

214

(2)

Genital Discharge

216

(2)

Incontinence

218

(2)

Licking Hind End

220

(3)

Rash

223

(2)

Scooting

225

(2)

Specks around Anus

227

(1)

Tail Limpness

228

(2)

Tail Secretions

230

(1)

Undescended Testicles

231

(1)

Urinating Difficulty

232

(3)

Urinating Frequently

235

(2)

Urinating Less Often

237

(2)

Common Hindquarter Conditions

239

(4)

Chapter 10: Legs, Hips, and Paws

243

(39)

Claws Won't Retract

245

(2)

Difficulty Getting Up

247

(5)

Foot Licking

252

(5)

Leg Dragging

257

(3)

Limping

260

(4)

Nail Cracking

264

(2)

Pad Calluses

266

(3)

Pad Cracks

269

(3)

Paw Swelling

272

(3)

Toe Soreness

275

(3)

Common Leg, Hip, and Paw Conditions

278

(4)

Chapter 11: Mouth, Nose, and Teeth

282

(33)

Bad Breath

284

(2)

Blue Tongue or Gums

286

(2)

Chewing Problems

288

(2)

Drooling

290

(2)

Gagging

292

(2)

Gum Bleeding

294

(2)

Gum Paleness

296

(2)

Mouth Lumps

298

(2)

Mouth Pawing

300

(2)

Mouth Swelling

302

(2)

Nose Discharge

304

(2)

Nose Dryness

306

(2)

Tongue Spots

308

(2)

Tooth Discoloration

310

(2)

Common Mouth, Nose, and Tooth Conditions

312

(3)

Chapter 12: Respiratory System

315

(24)

Coughing

316

(2)

Panting

318

(3)

Rapid Breathing

321

(2)

Shortness of Breath

323

(3)

Sneezing

326

(2)

Snoring

328

(2)

Snorting

330

(2)

Wheezing

332

(3)

Common Respiratory System Conditions

335

(4)

Chapter 13: Skin and Coat

339

(47)

Acne

340

(2)

Black Specks in Fur

342

(2)

Blisters

344

(2)

Boils

346

(2)

Color Changes

348

(3)

Dandruff

351

(2)

Dry Coat

353

(3)

Fur Loss

356

(3)

Greasy Coat

359

(3)

Hives

362

(2)

Lumps and Bumps

364

(2)

Nipple Redness

366

(1)

Odors

367

(3)

Pressure Sores

370

(2)

Scratching

372

(4)

Shedding

376

(2)

Skin Crusts and Scabs

378

(2)

Sores

380

(2)

Common Skin and Coat Conditions

382

(4)

Chapter 14: Whole Body

386

(49)

Clumsiness

387

(3)

Confusion

390

(2)

Fainting

392

(2)

Heartbeat Irregularity

394

(2)

Insomnia

396

(3)

Joint Swelling

399

(3)

Lethargy

402

(3)

Potbelly

405

(2)

Rolling on the Ground

407

(2)

Seizures

409

(3)

Shaking

412

(1)

Shivering or Trembling

413

(2)

Stiffness

415

(3)

Walking in Circles

418

(2)

Walking with Arched Back

420

(2)

Weight Gain

422

(4)

Weight Loss

426

(4)

Common Whole-Body Conditions

430

(5)

Condition Index

435

(9)

Symptom Index

444

(6)

Subject Index

450

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