Search Results
850 results for “Disease spread”
My dog has no fleas but developed itchy, crusted scabs all over after a bath — how should I treat a suspected fungal infection?
Skin disease in dogs can have many causes, and the right treatment depends on identifying the specific one. A skin scraping test at a veterinary clinic is needed to confirm the infection type rather than guessing by eye. Widespread infections usually require injectable medication, medicated baths, or other treatments chosen according to the underlying cause.
Is feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) contagious?
Feline rhinotracheitis spreads cat-to-cat but not to people. Here is how and how to prevent it.
What to Do When Your Budgerigar Has Scaly-Face Mites
Scaly-face mite infestation in budgerigars starts as grayish, flaky bumps around the beak and feet and can spread to cause feather loss and beak deformity. Treat it by isolating the bird, applying petroleum jelly to suffocate the mites, and keeping the cage clean.
How to Treat Scale Loss in Blood Parrot Cichlids
Find the cause before treating scale loss in blood parrot cichlids: fighting from overcrowding, poor water with bacteria (leading to red-skin disease or fungus), or injury. Fix overcrowding with a bigger tank or separation and yellow powder; clean the water and add salt or potassium permanganate; for red-skin or fungal disease, isolate, disinfect the tank, and use salt/permanganate or furacillin baths.
How Dirty Are Your Pet’s Food Bowls?
In pet homes, your pet's food bowl and toys may be dirtier than your toilet. Here is what the bacteria numbers show and how often to clean.
Do Cats Need Deworming in Winter?
Parasites stay active even in winter, so year-round deworming matters. Fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms can all affect cats during the cold months, and several safe topical and systemic products are available.
What to Know About Flea Prevention for Pets
Fleas harm not only pets but the whole household. Few things ruin summer fun like these tiny, nearly invisible parasites that plague pets and their owners.
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)
Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?
What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms
FIP is an often-fatal disease; the coronavirus is the culprit. Many cats catch the coronavirus, but few develop FIP.
Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions
Parasites are among the few diseases preventable by routine care; timely deworming is key to a cat's health.