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What Is Feline AIDS and Its Symptoms
A cat with feline AIDS is also nicknamed a 'prodigal cat,' and for good reason. This article explains what feline AIDS is and the symptoms a cat shows if infected.
What Is Feline Distemper and What Are Its Symptoms?
Feline distemper is the name for acute, highly contagious diseases such as feline panleukopenia and feline infectious enteritis. A cat with distemper shows fever, panleukopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
How to Treat Blood Parasites (Schistosomiasis) in Dogs
Canine blood-parasite infection may show as fever, jaundice, or blood in stool or urine, depending on the parasite. Prevention is regular deworming; acute schistosomiasis needs vet diagnosis, not self-medication.
New Puppy Home: A Complete Pitfall-Avoidance Guide
Let's talk about behaviors a puppy should avoid in a new environment.
Pros and Cons of Pet Vaccination
Clinicians often meet clients with healthy pets who refuse vaccines. This article breaks vaccine myths scientifically and explains that vaccination is needed to prevent disease.
How to Raise a Young Kitten
How to raise a young kitten? Many kind people rescue stray kittens but don't know how. Actually, just follow these points and you can usually raise them well. Here Oxygen Pet Doctor explains the key points and precautions.
Can Feline AIDS Be Cured?
Feline AIDS (FIV) attacks a cat's immune system via bite saliva and is not transmissible to people. There's no cure, but with good care many cats live a normal lifespan. Prevention means avoiding fights and isolating infected cats.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection
Canine herpesvirus infection is an acute, fatal infectious disease of newborn puppies caused by canine herpesvirus. Dogs over 2 weeks old show tracheitis, bronchitis and other respiratory signs; bitches can have infertility, abortion and stillbirths; males show balanoposthitis and funiculitis. The virus is widespread in breeding kennels.
What Is the Most Effective Way to Treat Canine Distemper
If a dog catches distemper, seek proper veterinary treatment promptly. In early onset, immune serum and antibiotics can cure it quickly. Whether hospitalized or treated at home, keep the dog in a warm, dry place. Prevent distemper by vaccinating puppies, avoiding outings during outbreaks, and not contacting sick dogs or their waste.