Canine Parvovirus: Symptoms and Treatment

Canine parvovirus is an acute, highly contagious infection that hits puppies hardest and carries a high death rate. It shows as either severe hemorrhagic enteritis or sudden heart failure, and because mixed infections are common, quick recognition matters. Supportive care, fluids, and vaccination are the cornerstones.

Pet Health 📅 August 6, 2026

Cat Upper Respiratory Infection: Symptoms and Treatment

A cat upper respiratory infection is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper airways. Affected cats typically cough, sneeze, and have a runny nose, sometimes with yellow nasal discharge, and a sudden drop in temperature, poor nutrition, or stress can trigger an outbreak. The usual culprits are viruses such as herpesvirus and calicivirus, bacteria such as Chlamydia, and fungi such as Cryptococcus. This article covers the common pathogens, how viral, bacterial, and fungal infections differ in their signs, what else can mimic these symptoms, and the supportive care and medications veterinarians rely on to treat them, from keeping the eyes and nose clear to antiviral, antibiotic, and antifungal therapy.

Pet Health 📅 August 6, 2026

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Can canine coronavirus heal on its own?

Canine coronavirus generally won't self-heal - the RNA virus keeps replicating and damaging the immune system, causing vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, and lethargy, and untreated it can kill via severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or sepsis. The course is about a week with days 2-3 the danger period, so get vet care: mainly IV electrolytes plus symptomatic and antiviral biological treatment.

Q&A 📅 August 5, 2026

Canine and Feline Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in dogs and cats from irritation, infection, allergy, or nearby disease, causing redness, discharge, and light sensitivity. Treatment controls infection and soothes the eye.

Diseases 📅 July 24, 2026

Chorea (Involuntary Movement Disorder) in Dogs and Cats

Chorea is a neurological movement disorder in dogs and cats in which muscle groups twitch or jerk involuntarily, producing a dancing, uncoordinated gait. It usually stems from encephalitis linked to distemper, carbon-monoxide poisoning, tumors, or other brain disease, and treatment targets the underlying cause.

Diseases 📅 June 13, 2026

Meningoencephalitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Meningoencephalitis is inflammation of the brain and its membranes from infection, toxins, immune disease, trauma, or tumors, producing seizures, behavior change, and stiffness. Treatment targets the cause with infection control, swelling reduction, and seizure management.

Diseases 📅 June 13, 2026

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal viral disease of cats caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. It is marked by inflammation of the abdominal lining, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (the 'wet' form), and a high mortality rate. Young cats under 12 months, purebreds, and cats in multi-cat or shelter environments are most at risk.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

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.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

Canine Viral Papillomas (Warts): Symptoms and Treatment

Canine viral papillomatosis is a contagious wart-like growth caused by the canine oral papillomavirus, appearing in the mouth or on the skin. Most cases resolve on their own within weeks to months, but large oral tumors can interfere with eating and may need surgical removal.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

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My four- to five-month-old puppy has cloudy white eyes, can’t see, keeps them shut, bumps into things, has pus-like discharge, and keeps scratching at its eyes—what’s wrong?

Based on the description and photos, your puppy may have infectious canine hepatitis. Take it to a vet for further examination and targeted treatment based on the cause and severity. High-titer immune serum given early in the disease is very effective, but once clear clinical signs appear the prognosis is much poorer. Other measures include liver-support therapy, antiviral treatment, controlling secondary infection, jaundice management, and keratitis treatment.

Q&A 📅 July 20, 2024