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Ear-Canal Diseases in Pets: Treatment and Prevention
Ear-canal disease is an infection inside the ear — sounds minor, but you may regret not preventing and caring for it. That's no reason to ignore it!
Cat Ringworm: Treatment and Prevention
Ringworm is a common feline skin disease, mostly in low-resistance cats. Microsporum canis and Trichophyton are the two main fungi; 90% from M. canis, evolving into irritating ringworm. Here's the detail.
Cat Heartworm: Prevention and Deworming
Heartworm is a mosquito-borne parasite—present in China! Many wild animals are infected. Let's see how it spreads to cats.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
A cat with FIV shows: chronic stomatitis, gingivitis, fever, weight loss, lymph node inflammation, anemia, diarrhea, and neurological signs. The main transmission route is thought to be bite wounds; experiments also confirm the possibility of placental infection, though not yet proven clinically, and a queen may pass it to kittens via saliva or milk.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Anal Gland Inflammation
Every owner knows pets need baths, and most dog owners know about expressing the anal glands, but did you know some cats also need their anal glands expressed?
Cystitis in Cats and Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Cats and dogs with cystitis show slow, painful urination, often assuming the posture but passing only a little urine.
How to Treat Cat Stomatitis
Feline stomatitis, formally known as gingivostomatitis-pharyngitis syndrome (GSPC), is an immunodeficiency disease caused by a sharp drop in immunity. Below we introduce how cat stomatitis is treated.
Flea Prevention and Deworming for Cats and Dogs
Flea season starts spring, lasts to early autumn; in mild areas year-round.
Dog Tapeworm Infection: Treatment and Prevention
Tapeworm infection happens when a dog swallows an infected flea or louse. Most dogs show no symptoms, but diagnosis is by finding segments or eggs in stool. Treatment uses praziquantel-type drugs, and strict flea control prevents reinfection.
Cat Toxoplasmosis: Transmission and Prevention
Cats are the only definitive host of Toxoplasma, but most human infections come from undercooked meat, not cats. Indoor cats on cooked food are very low risk; prevent via litter care and food hygiene.