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How Is Cat Asthma Diagnosed?
Cat asthma cannot be judged by symptoms alone — it needs X-rays, blood counts, and heartworm testing. Learn the diagnostic steps and the main treatments: oxygen, steroids, bronchodilators, antibiotics, and inhalers.
Why Isn’t a Neutered Male Cat Urinating?
No urination within 24 hours after neutering is normal, wound pain; beyond that, watch for stress-induced cystitis, urinary infection, stones, or even kidney failure, male cats are prone to urinary blockages. Diagnosis needs urine and blood tests plus imaging; treatment ranges from antibiotics and diuretics to stone removal or kidney support.
Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline rhinotracheitis, also called infectious rhinotracheitis, is a highly contagious herpesvirus infection causing fever, sneezing, eye discharge, and sometimes death—especially in kittens. This article covers its causes, symptoms, medication-based treatment, and vaccine prevention.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection, a contagious respiratory disease and the agent of mycoplasma pneumonia. Treat promptly if infected. Here we explain the symptoms.
Can a Dog’s Urinary Stones Be Treated Without Surgery?
Early, small urinary stones in dogs can often be managed with medication and diet alone, avoiding surgery. This guide explains when surgery is needed, the non-surgical treatment options, and the dietary changes that help dissolve and prevent stones.
Why Is There Blood in Your Dog’s Urine? (Causes and What to Do)
Blood in your dog's urine can be caused by several issues — heat (estrus), poisoning, or urinary system diseases. The exact cause must be judged from your dog's symptoms. Below we break down the reasons behind bloody urine in dogs.
How is a cat infected with calicivirus treated?
Calicivirus treatment combines isolation, symptomatic care, antivirals, preventing secondary infection, and nutrition. There is no specific drug, but ribavirin or acyclovir can help. Treat signs as they appear and use broad-spectrum antibiotics against secondary infection. Adequate nutrition aids recovery.
How can I treat feline calicivirus at home?
Calicivirus is a viral respiratory disease hard to treat fully at home; best to take the cat to a vet for injections or fluids with interferon. For mild cases under a vet's guidance, use antivirals and antibiotics, acyclovir eye drops, and vitamins.
My dog was shipped from Guiyang to Fujian; day one it was fine, day two it vomited and had diarrhea, day three it stopped eating and drinking, and this morning the hospital found parvovirus. How should I treat it?
Parvovirus treatment is antiviral, symptomatic, and dietary: inject monoclonal antibody or hyperimmune serum, then IV fluids, electrolytes, antibiotics, and prevent secondary infection. Feed soft or liquid food and disinfect the environment.
My dog has a lump on the lower eyelid; looked like surface but extends inside. How to handle?
Likely mosquito bite, stye, meibomian inflammation, or eye tumor; treat with meds, physical therapy, or surgery. Small bump: conservative - clean, light diet, antibiotic drops, observe a week. If persistent, may be tumor needing laser/surgery.