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Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs and Cats (Scabies): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious skin disease caused by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes scabiei, leading to intense itching, redness, hair loss, and crusting. It spreads by direct contact and is treated with parasiticides plus control of secondary infection.
Canine and Feline Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichomoniasis is a protozoal parasite infection of dogs and cats, most often caused by Pentatrichomonas, that produces stubborn, mucoid, sometimes bloody diarrhea. It spreads through contaminated food and water and is managed with antiprotozoal therapy plus supportive care.
Canine and Feline Cryptosporidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal (coccidian) infection of dogs and cats that causes acute, watery diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. It is most severe in young, stressed, or immunocompromised animals and is zoonotic, so hygiene is essential.
Canine and Feline Giardiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Giardiasis is caused by the flagellate Giardia duodenalis attached to the intestinal mucosa, reducing absorption and causing diarrhea and wasting, especially in puppies. It is treated with antiprotozoal drugs and rehydration.
Canine and Feline Amoebiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Amoebiasis is a zoonotic protozoal disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica inhabiting the large intestine, marked by stubborn diarrhea. Dogs have lower incidence, and it is treated with antiprotozoal drugs and fluid support.
Canine Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine leishmaniasis is a zoonotic protozoal disease caused by Leishmania donovani and transmitted by sandflies; dogs are an important reservoir host. It causes skin lesions, wasting, and systemic illness, and is treated with antiprotozoal drugs.
Canine Babesiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne protozoal disease caused by Babesia species that destroy red blood cells, leading to severe anemia and hemoglobinuria. It is treated with babesiacides and supportive care, including transfusion in severe cases.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.
Canine and Feline Coccidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Coccidiosis is caused by coccidia protozoa infecting the intestinal lining of puppies and kittens, causing watery diarrhea and, in heavy infection, bloody stool and wasting. It is treated with anticoccidial drugs and supportive care.
Canine and Feline Schistosomiasis (Blood Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Schistosomiasis (Japanese blood fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Schistosoma japonicum living in the portal-mesenteric veins of mammals and people. It causes anemia, diarrhea, and ascites, and is treated with schistosomicides.