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Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis, also called canine fox fever, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Campylobacter jejuni that mainly presents as diarrhea.
Symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic viral infectious disease caused by the feline coronavirus, characterized by peritonitis, large amounts of ascites and abdominal distension. This article explains the symptoms and treatment of FIP.
Feline Coccidioidomycosis
Feline coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection in cats characterized by cough and difficulty breathing. Cats are highly susceptible, mainly infected by inhaling airborne spores; the lungs are most severely affected, though other organs, especially bone, can be involved.
Features of Feline Hemobartonellosis
Feline hemobartonellosis, also called feline infectious anemia, is caused by Hemobartonella (a genus within Bartonella) that enters the cat and parasitizes red blood cells.
Types and Symptoms of Hepatitis in Cats and Dogs
Hepatitis in pets has many causes and several types: viral, drug-induced, from external parasites, and autoimmune. Causes differ, but the symptoms are similar. Here is the detailed breakdown.
Feline Primary Hepatic Jaundice
Feline primary hepatic jaundice is directly caused by too much bilirubin in the blood, which happens when the liver's metabolism or excretion goes wrong. Many things can disrupt liver metabolism - here is the breakdown.
How to Diagnose and Treat Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis is an acute septicemic disease that often causes acute necrotizing hepatitis. Its signs resemble distemper and it easily co-infects, making cases worse - and puppies under one year are most at risk. Here is how it is diagnosed and treated.
What to Do for Red, Swollen, Itchy Dog Skin (and Which Medicines)
Red, swollen, itchy dog skin usually comes from dermatitis, ringworm, or parasite infections. This guide explains the common causes and which medicines - antibacterial spray, zinc oxide ointment, antihistamines, or parasite control - help relieve the symptoms.
What Are the Symptoms of Anemia in Dogs?
Dog anemia shows as weight loss, dull coat, pale gums and mucous membranes, lethargy, weakness, and wobbly walking, and is confirmed at home by checking for pale gums. Improve it with iron- and protein-rich foods and, for recurring cases, blood-building supplements alongside a complete diet.
How Long Can a Dog with Severe Anemia Survive?
How long a severely anemic dog survives depends on the cause and severity: nutritional, toxic, or blood-loss anemia often does not shorten life with timely care, while hemolytic anemia is urgent and aplastic anemia from leukemia or kidney disease may be short. Treating the underlying cause is what determines the outcome.