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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.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). It is extremely infectious, has a high incidence, varied clinical signs, and easily leads to mixed and secondary infection with other bacteria and viruses; mortality can reach 80%. Recovered animals often keep sequelae such as paralysis, convulsions, and epilepsy.
Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Canine Distemper
The distemper virus is among the most damaging and deadly dog infections; without proper treatment the cure rate is low and death is common. Knowing the signs lets you get treatment early. Here are the clinical symptoms of canine distemper.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus, also called 'dog turning intestines,' is a very serious contagious viral disease. But it is not untreatable - early detection and early treatment give a dog a good chance of recovery. Here are its symptoms and treatments.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough, is a respiratory infectious disease caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica. This article explains its symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatment.
Transmission Routes of Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis spreads through the digestive tract, the placenta, respiratory contact, and external parasites. Secretions and excretions from sick dogs and recovering carriers stay infectious and must be handled carefully. Here is how the disease spreads and what symptoms to watch for.
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.
Golden retriever pup temp rose to ~40 C for 1-2 days then normal; two days later rose again with cough, serous to purulent nasal discharge, dry cracked nose; swollen eyelids, purulent conjunctivitis.
Description fits canine distemper: initial fever, low appetite, discharge, sneezing; day 2-14 fever returns with cough, purulent nose/eye discharge (mid-stage), then gut/skin, later neuro signs. High mortality - go to a vet now.
What happens if a dog has dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)?
Dry eye shows as red, thickened, or swollen conjunctiva and a dry, cloudy cornea; untreated it can cause ulcers, perforation, and blindness. Treatment is medical or surgical. Vet care is needed.