Nocardiosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Nocardiosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Nocardia, mostly subacute or chronic suppurative. It disseminates through lymph and blood, producing systemic, thoracic (empyema), and cutaneous (sinus) forms. Long-term sulfonamides or antibiotics are required.
Actinomycosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces, marked by tissue proliferation, abscesses, and draining fistulas (often with sulfur granules). It is treated with long-term antibiotics and surgical drainage.
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum Toxin) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Botulism is a poisoning disease caused by ingesting the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum in spoiled animal carcasses or feed. It causes progressive, symmetric limb paralysis while the animal stays conscious. Mortality is high and requires emergency veterinary care.
Tetanus in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tetanus is a specific infection caused by Clostridium tetani entering through wounds and producing a neurotoxin that causes muscle spasms. Dogs and cats often show localized tetanus near the wound; severe cases cause breathing difficulty and can be fatal. Early wound care and antitoxin are critical.
Tuberculosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Dogs and cats are often subclinically infected; signs range from bronchopneumonia and coughing in dogs to cutaneous nodules and ulcers in cats. It is zoonotic.
Necrobacillosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Necrobacillosis is a chronic, sporadic infectious disease of livestock and pets caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, marked by necrosis of the hooves, subcutaneous tissue, or digestive-tract mucosa. It can spread to internal organs forming necrotic foci.
Brucellosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella, marked by inflammation of the reproductive organs, abortion, testicular swelling, and infertility. Dogs and cats are often subclinically infected; pregnant females may abort and breeding animals may become infertile.
Campylobacteriosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Campylobacteriosis is a reproductive and intestinal infectious disease of livestock and pets caused by Campylobacter (formerly Vibrio). In pets it mainly causes diarrhea; Campylobacter fetus (formerly Vibrio fetus) causes abortion and infertility in cattle and sheep.
Staphylococcal Infection (Staph) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Staphylococcal disease is a group of acute or chronic infections caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus and related species, presenting in many forms such as arthritis, tendosynovitis, pododermatitis, omphalitis, and staphylococcal septicemia. Staphylococcus intermedius is a key cause of canine pyoderma.
Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
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