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Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.
Feline AIDS (FIV): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS (FAIDS) is a contagious disease in cats caused by Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which attacks the immune system and makes cats more vulnerable to other infections.
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
Causes and Diagnosis of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration can be caused by many diseases or abnormalities, which fall into two broad categories: reduced fluid intake and increased fluid loss. This article explains the common causes and how veterinarians grade dehydration severity by skin elasticity and lab tests.
What Is Salmonellosis in Dogs?
Salmonellosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by many Salmonella strains. It can affect any dog but most often strikes puppies and pregnant females, and up to a quarter of healthy dogs carry it without signs. Contaminated food and water are the main routes.
Illnesses Dogs Are Prone to in Autumn
Autumn's temperature swings put dogs at risk for colds, diarrhea, kennel cough, and parasites. Warmth, a steady diet, good ventilation, and on-time parasite control keep them safe.
Can a Dog Recover from Parvo on Its Own?
Parvo almost never clears up without veterinary help. It is a fast-moving, highly lethal viral infection, and unvaccinated puppies can deteriorate within days, so the honest answer is that a dog cannot safely be left to fight it alone.
Can Canine Distemper Spread to Other Dogs?
Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads mainly through airborne particles between dogs, as well as to foxes, wolves, and similar animals. Unvaccinated or immunologically unprotected dogs are especially vulnerable, so isolation and thorough disinfection are essential when a case appears at home.
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