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Canine Ehrlichiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A septicemic infectious disease of canids caused by Ehrlichia canis (parasitizing white and lymphoid cells), a neorickettsia (lymphoid and reticuloendothelial cells), and E. equi (white cells).
Candidiasis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Candidiasis is a fungal disease caused by Candida species, especially Candida albicans. The organism can invade skin and mucosa and involve internal organs. Most cases are opportunistic infections.
Sporotrichosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Sporotrichosis is a chronic infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and nearby lymphatics caused by Sporothrix schenckii, producing suppuration, ulceration, and exudation.
Tuberculosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium can invade many organs but mainly the lungs (pulmonary TB). The clinical signs and treatment of TB in dogs and cats are described below.
Campylobacteriosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Campylobacteriosis is a reproductive and intestinal infectious disease of livestock and pets caused by Campylobacter (formerly Vibrio). In pets it mainly causes diarrhea; Campylobacter fetus (formerly Vibrio fetus) causes abortion and infertility in cattle and sheep.
Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
Colibacillosis (E. coli Infection) in Dogs, Cats, and Small Animals: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Colibacillosis is an intestinal infectious disease caused by certain pathogenic serotypes of Escherichia coli and their toxins. It occurs year-round and can affect animals of any age, posing the greatest threat to weaned youngsters.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper or infectious enteritis, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease of cats. It causes high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and a dangerous drop in white blood cells, and is especially deadly to kittens.
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.