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Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs
Pseudorabies, also known as mad itch, is an acute infectious disease of dogs, cats and other livestock and wildlife caused by the pseudorabies virus. Its main features are fever, intense itching, and encephalomyelitis and neuritis.
How to Treat Fungal Skin Disease in Dogs
Fungal skin disease in dogs, commonly known as ringworm, is stubborn and hard to treat, troubling both dogs and their owners. It is a skin infection caused by dermatophytes and is a zoonotic condition found all over the world.
Can You Bathe a Dog with Skin Disease? (and How to Handle Dermatitis)
Many owners wonder whether a dog with dermatitis can be bathed. Unless there is severe purulent infection or a large wound, bathing is fine - and a medicated bath can actually help. Here is how.
Can Dog Pyoderma Spread to Humans?
Can dog pyoderma spread to humans? Pyoderma is a common dog skin disease caused by pus-forming bacteria, and in puppies it often appears on the inner legs where there is little fur. Many dog skin diseases are contagious to people — so can pyoderma be passed on? Here is the answer.
Common Hamster Diseases and How to Handle Them
Common serious hamster diseases include tumors (growing lumps; benign need removal, malignant need surgery plus possible chemo), heart disease (poor appetite, breathing trouble; needs vet diagnosis), and malocclusion (drooling, can't close mouth; needs chew toys and tooth trimming).
How Does Dog Ringworm Spread to Humans?
Ringworm can pass from dogs to people. But how does the fungus infect, and by what route does it reach humans? Why do some people catch it and others not? Here is the explanation.
How to Treat Rabbit Red-Eye Disease
Red-eye disease (conjunctivitis) makes a rabbit listless, eat and drink less, with red, swollen, tearing eyes and discharge. It's contagious and can blind if untreated. This article explains the care steps.
The Pathogenesis of Rabbit Red-Eye Disease
Red-eye disease is another name for rabbit conjunctivitis—a common, serious, contagious illness caused mainly by pasteurella overgrowth. This article explains how it develops, its incubation, and treatment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.
What Skin Diseases Affect Puppies and How to Treat Them
In hot seasons like summer, besides heatstroke, watch skin problems. Dog skin diseases have many causes needing different treatments. Today we explore the types and treatments.