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What Are the Clinical Signs of Psittacosis?
Psittacosis is a highly contagious chlamydia infection, also called bird fever, that spreads among birds and to people. Birds show lethargy, discharge, and diarrhea; humans get flu-like or pneumonia-like illness with fever, chills, and muscle pain.
How Is Psittacosis Treated?
Psittacosis is a contagious chlamydia infection that spreads among birds and can pass to humans through contaminated air. Infected birds show respiratory and digestive signs and need prompt veterinary antibiotic treatment, while prevention relies on isolation, disinfection, and protective gear.
What Is Psittacosis (Parrot Fever)?
Psittacosis is a contagious disease among many birds — parrots, gulls, pigeons — and can rarely spread to humans, causing cough, fever, and muscle pain. Learn how it spreads and its symptoms.
Dog Neck Folliculitis: Spray and Topical Treatment
Most dog folliculitis comes from blocked follicles and secondary bacterial infection, so an antibacterial spray is the right choice. For severe cases, combine it with a medicated bath and oral antibiotics. Folliculitis is generally not contagious to people, except when caused by MRSA.
Rabbit Otitis Media: Symptoms and Pathological Changes
Otitis media in rabbits is subtle early on; a head tilt, or torticollis, is the main clinical sign, sometimes with lethargy, difficulty drinking and weight loss. Early on the eardrum and tympanic wall redden or rupture, and severe cases progress to purulent meningoencephalitis. The main pathogen is Pasteurella multocida.
Recurring Dog Folliculitis: Causes and Prevention
The common pathogen of dog folliculitis is Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, so treatment centers on antibacterial and anti-inflammatory care. But Demodex mites, fungi and other bacteria can also be triggers, which is why folliculitis often recurs — the medication may be wrong. Identifying the true cause is the key to stopping repeat outbreaks.
Occurrence Patterns of Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis
Infectious rhinitis in rabbits follows clear, predictable patterns. Incidence rises with higher stocking density, certain cage arrangements, the rearing method, the rabbit's breed and age, and seasonal temperature swings. Understanding these patterns helps breeders reduce outbreaks through better housing and management.
Common Causes and Medications for Cough in Dogs and Cats
A cough in dogs and cats can be dry or productive and stems from viruses, bacterial respiratory infection, parasites (heartworm, roundworm), irritants or foreign bodies. Treatment targets the cause — antivirals, antibiotics, dewormers, bronchodilators and cough suppressants — while vaccines, regular deworming and a clean, dust-free home prevent most cases.
Signs of Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis can infect almost all warm-blooded animals, and cats are the only host that spreads it through feces. Learn the acute and chronic signs and how to prevent infection.
What Is Feline Enteric Coronavirus
This cat coronavirus is not human COVID; they differ. FCOV is an umbrella; feline enteric coronavirus (FECV) is common in cats and highly contagious. Here is the feline enteric coronavirus.