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Dog Esophageal Spirocercosis: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine esophageal spirocercosis (Spirocerca lupi infection) is a parasitic disease where the nematode lives in the dog's esophagus or aortic wall, forming tumor-like nodules.
Canine Roundworm (Ascariasis) in Detail
Roundworm is not only a common human parasite but also one dogs catch easily. Here are the symptoms and treatment of canine roundworm.
Common Feline Urinary Tract Diseases
Urinary diseases affect a cat's urinary system — urinary tract infection, cystitis, stones, renal failure and more. Here are the symptoms and causes.
Which Cat Infectious Diseases Are Most Contagious?
Day-to-day cat care is not expensive, but veterinary bills once a kitten falls ill can be significant. Below we share some of the most contagious infectious diseases that affect cats.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea is soft to watery stool. If your cat has diarrhea, you may see blood, mucus, parasites or foreign material in the stool. Here is a detailed look at the symptoms.
Cat Chin Acne: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline chin acne is a common skin condition in cats, seemingly unrelated to age, breed or sex. Some sources say it's more common in cats aged 2-4 due to hormones. Though mainly cosmetic, it can develop into painful pustules that irritate the cat.
How to Handle Cat Urethritis
If a cat suddenly urinates less, the best fix is water — if that fails, a diuretic (half a tablet, twice daily for 3 days) helps. If appetite is normal, a herbal stone-expelling supplement can be increased by 1-2 tablets for faster effect.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). It is extremely infectious, has a high incidence, varied clinical signs, and easily leads to mixed and secondary infection with other bacteria and viruses; mortality can reach 80%. Recovered animals often keep sequelae such as paralysis, convulsions, and epilepsy.
Symptoms and Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
At the words 'feline infectious peritonitis,' cat parents shiver, because it has long been seen as a near-always-fatal cat disease. But is it really that scary? Here is the answer.
Deworming Precautions During Cat and Dog Pregnancy
With growing awareness of scientific pet care, deworming pets has become an essential step. But can you deworm a pregnant pet, and which products are safe?