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Common Oral Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medication
Dogs and cats cannot brush daily, so oral problems like stomatitis, periodontitis and gingivitis are common, with bad breath and ulcers and, if severe, eating difficulty. Here is what to know.
Common Eye Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Conjunctivitis, Keratitis and More
Eyes are vital to dogs and cats; disease lowers their quality of life and can cause blindness. Learn the signs and treatments of the most common eye conditions.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (Rabbit Plague): What to Do
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, also called 'rabbit plague', is a highly fatal disease that can wipe out many rabbits at once. Learn how to recognize it, prevent it, and what treatment options exist.
Common Cat Diseases and Their Treatments
Common cat diseases are infectious enteritis (vaccinate; fatal in kittens), infectious anemia (spreads via fleas; antibiotics plus nutrition), and roundworm (dewormer and disinfect items).
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
Common Diseases Dogs Can Pass to Humans
Zoonotic risks from dogs include ringworm (fungal), salmonella and helicobacter (bacterial), and fleas, mites, or ticks (which spread Lyme disease). Deworm inside and out, and see a doctor if you show signs.
Two Serious and Common Rabbit Diseases
Rabbit owners should know how to prevent and recognize viral hemorrhagic disease and pasteurellosis — two widespread, often fatal rabbit illnesses. This guide covers their signs, vaccines, and treatment regimens.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.
Common Dog Skin Diseases and Treatments
Maybe it is the thick coat—dogs' skin always has small problems. Minor, but uncomfortable, and severe itching is misery. Here is a summary of common dog skin diseases and treatments.
How to Prevent White Spot Disease in Koi
Koi white spot disease (ich) is caused by the parasite Ichthyophthirius, which dies in high heat. Prevent it by keeping water warm, maintaining good water quality (stable pH/ammonia, regular partial changes), avoiding overcrowding, quarantining new fish, and monitoring health.