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Canine Ehrlichiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Canine Ehrlichiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

A septicemic infectious disease of canids caused by Ehrlichia canis (parasitizing white and lymphoid cells), a neorickettsia (lymphoid and reticuloendothelial cells), and E. equi (white cells).

Diseases πŸ“… May 10, 2026
Rabies: Symptoms, Transmission, and the Critical Importance of Vaccination

Rabies: Symptoms, Transmission, and the Critical Importance of Vaccination

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of mammals, including dogs, cats, and humans. It spreads through the bite of an infected animal and causes fear of water, light, and progressive paralysis. Prevention through vaccination is the only reliable defense.

Diseases πŸ“… May 9, 2026
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My four- to five-month-old puppy has cloudy white eyes, can’t see, keeps them shut, bumps into things, has pus-like discharge, and keeps scratching at its eyesβ€”what’s wrong?

Based on the description and photos, your puppy may have infectious canine hepatitis. Take it to a vet for further examination and targeted treatment based on the cause and severity. High-titer immune serum given early in the disease is very effective, but once clear clinical signs appear the prognosis is much poorer. Other measures include liver-support therapy, antiviral treatment, controlling secondary infection, jaundice management, and keratitis treatment.

Q&A πŸ“… July 20, 2024
Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons

Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons

Holiday boarding at a pet store offers supervision, socialization, and grooming, but carries risks of infection, careless staff, and post-boarding stress. Inspect the facility, confirm vaccination, and use a written contract.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 11, 2021
What to Know About Puppy Vaccinations

What to Know About Puppy Vaccinations

Puppy 'shots' (vaccinations) protect against fast-spreading infectious diseases. Puppies get the first round at 6–8 weeks, then boosters every 3–4 weeks until 20 weeks. Which vaccines depend on size, local law, and lifestyle risks (boarding, ticks, etc.). Repeated shots bridge the gap while maternal antibodies fade.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 8, 2021
Sebaceous Adenitis in Pets: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Sebaceous Adenitis in Pets: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Sebaceous adenitis (SA) is an immune-mediated disease that damages the sebaceous glands, leading to hair loss and scaliness. It varies by coat type and breed. Learn the signs, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed long term.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 7, 2021
Canine Gastroenteritis

Canine Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining, showing up as digestive upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, or toxemia. It can be primary or secondary, and the main job at home is to rest the gut, then reintroduce food and water carefully.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 20, 2020