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What Is Canine Parvovirus (Parvo)?
Parvovirus is a DNA virus without an envelope and has an icosahedral structure. Puppies and young dogs with immature immune systems are highly susceptible, mainly through direct or indirect contact such as feces, urine, vomit, and saliva of sick dogs, or food and utensils they used, all of which are contagious. In group kennels the death rate can exceed 50%, and generally ranges from 30% to 70%.
Cat Distemper (Feline Panleukopenia): Symptoms and Care
Feline panleukopenia is a deadly, highly contagious virus causing vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. No cure exists — treatment supports the immune system; vaccination is the best defense.
Is Toxoplasmosis Really That Scary?
Toxoplasma is a zoonotic disease with a very wide host range; infection rates in both humans and animals are high. Pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and lab animals can all be infected.
Canine Ehrlichiosis (Canine Rickettsiosis)
Canine ehrlichiosis, also called canine rickettsiosis, is an acute or chronic infectious disease of canids caused by Ehrlichia. Its main features are high fever, jaundice, vomiting, progressive emaciation and severe anemia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Infectious Hepatitis
Canine infectious hepatitis is an acute, contagious septicemic infectious disease caused by canine adenovirus type I. Its main features are fever, jaundice, leukopenia and hemorrhagic centrilobular hepatic necrosis. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
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.
Best Medications for Cats with Colitis and Blood in Stool
If your cat is mentally normal with a normal temperature and no loss of appetite, but frequently passes soft or even watery stools with a foul, fishy odor, it may have colitis. Feline colitis is often related to viruses and parasites, and requires prompt identification of the cause and treatment to avoid dehydration or even death. Today we walk you through the treatment of feline colitis.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
Recovery Signs of Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can infect dogs of any age; without timely treatment it can be fatal. Today we discuss the signs of improvement after treatment.
What to Do When a Puppy Falls from a Height
Stay calm, check for obvious injury like fractures or bleeding, and watch behavior. Soothe with a calm voice and gentle petting. For bleeding, press with clean gauze; for shallow wounds, clean with mild soap and iodine. For fractures/dislocation, hold steady on a soft pad and rush to a vet.