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Feline Infectious Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus-1): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline infectious rhinotracheitis, or cat flu caused by feline herpesvirus-1, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory disease. It produces sneezing, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and fever, and can cause serious eye ulcers and abortion in pregnant cats.
Canine Rotavirus Infection: Symptoms and Treatment
Rotavirus is an intestinal infection that mainly affects young puppies, causing diarrhea while adult dogs often show no symptoms. The virus sheds in feces and spreads by the oral-fecal route, and can pass between species, allowing it to persist in the environment.
Canine Coronavirus (CCoV): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious viral infection that causes acute gastroenteritis in dogs. It spreads through contact with contaminated saliva, feces, and food, and typically produces vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss. Most dogs recover within 7 to 10 days, but the infection is known to recur.
What happens if a Golden Retriever is not given internal deworming?
Without deworming, a Golden can get roundworms, tapeworms and more, leading to malnutrition and even organ damage; deworm regularly.
What are the symptoms of feline herpesvirus infection?
FHV-1 starts like a cold - sneezing, cough, nasal discharge - then eye swelling, fever, and later mouth ulcers; treat early.
Why is my cat suddenly drinking so much water?
Increased water intake may be from salty food or dry weather. If those are ruled out, consider diabetes or kidney disease. Diabetic cats typically show increased drinking and urination, increased appetite but weight loss. If these symptoms appear, take the cat to a vet promptly for examination and targeted treatment to avoid worsening.
How can I tell whether my cat is sick?
The best check is a vet exam, but you can screen at home first. Here is what to look at.
What happens if my dog’s skin disease is left untreated?
Untreated skin disease can worsen, spread and even become contagious. Here is why prompt care matters.
My Schnauzer has eye discharge, lethargy and a productive cough – could it be pneumonia?
Eye discharge, lethargy and a productive cough in a thin puppy can signal pneumonia. Here is the reasoning.
How can I tell if my cat has toxoplasmosis?
Infected cats often show no clear signs; some have lethargy, low fever, weight loss, or poor appetite. A vet toxoplasmosis test is the reliable method — and owners should get tested too, since it can spread through feces.