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Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection
Canine herpesvirus infection is an acute, fatal infectious disease of newborn puppies caused by canine herpesvirus. Dogs over 2 weeks old show tracheitis, bronchitis and other respiratory signs; bitches can have infertility, abortion and stillbirths; males show balanoposthitis and funiculitis. The virus is widespread in breeding kennels.
Treatment of Early-Stage Canine Distemper
The canine distemper virus is highly contagious and deadly. Early on there is a biphasic high fever with cold-like signs, later bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. Late stage brings neurological signs such as spasms and convulsions. Some dogs show local hardening of the nose and paw pads.
What to Do When Your Cat Gets Eczema
Damp weather from May to September invites eczema in cats too. Brush often and give sun time to prevent it. What is cat eczema and how is it treated?
Health Benefits of Fruit for Dogs
Fruit polyphenols support a dog's gut bacteria, fight inflammation, and protect the liver. Fed in moderation, fruit is a healthy supplement, not a meal replacement.
External Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Summer is here and your pet is clingier - but watch external parasites during play. What external parasites affect dogs and cats?
Symptoms of Escherichia coli Infection in Pets
Colibacillosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by E. coli, bacteria living inside and outside the gut. Here are the signs across species.
How to Prevent Rabies
After vaccine scares, people worry about fake vaccines and immunity. Rabies is a fatal zoonosis of the nervous system - preventable but untreatable, 100% fatal.
Common Infectious Diseases in Cats
This issue summarizes 8 common feline infectious diseases; here is a brief introduction.
FIP: Most Obvious Symptoms and Treatment
FIP is among the scariest cat diseases; once caught, the cure rate is under 5%, with no specific drug. Most vets can only use supportive care to prolong life, and some even suggest euthanasia when the cat is in extreme pain. What kind of virus is this, and what can we do to prevent it?