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Canine and Feline Immunodeficiency Disease
Immunodeficiency is a failure of the immune system, born or acquired, that leaves pets unable to fight infections, leading to repeated, hard-to-treat illness. Congenital forms cannot be cured, while acquired forms are managed supportively.
Canine Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquitoes, and lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs (and cats). It is preventable with monthly preventives; adult infections require careful veterinary treatment.
What happens if my dog’s skin disease is left untreated?
Untreated skin disease can worsen, spread and even become contagious. Here is why prompt care matters.
Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.
Common Cat Eye Diseases and Care
For cats, impaired eye function affects daily life and can make them irritable from a lack of security.
What Eye Diseases Can Cats Develop?
The eyes are the windows to the soul; a cat's agility and charm are thanks to its eyes. Today we discuss feline eye diseases.
Diseases with Symptoms Similar to Feline Liver Failure
Liver failure is an abnormality that occurs when the liver is affected by impaired blood flow, reduced oxygen supply, hepatotoxic drugs or chemicals, excess heat, or infectious agents. Liver failure can occur in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. It may affect multiple organ systems, including the liver and gallbladder, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood system. Affected pets may show various symptoms, including anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, abdominal fluid accumulation, bleeding, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed
There are many causes of IBD in dogs, such as ordinary enteritis from improper diet, parasite-driven enteritis, and viral enteritis that generally needs antiviral treatment. This article explains the in-depth diagnostic workup used to confirm IBD.
Dog Heartworm Disease: Signs and Care
Heartworm passes to dogs through mosquito bites and is common in warm regions. Early signs are faint, but later the dog loses stamina and develops cough and fluid in the belly. Treatment is a vet-only, staged process.
Cat Heartworm Disease: Signs and Care
Heartworm spreads to cats through mosquito bites, especially in summer, and can cause cough, fluid buildup, and collapse. Treatment is serious and vet-only; prevention through mosquito control and vet-prescribed monthly preventives is far safer.