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Is Cat Folliculitis as Contagious to People as Ringworm?
Folliculitis isn't strongly contagious like ringworm and rarely spreads to people, but in multi-cat homes isolate the affected cat. This article explains why.
How to Treat Rabbit Red-Eye Disease
Red-eye disease (conjunctivitis) makes a rabbit listless, eat and drink less, with red, swollen, tearing eyes and discharge. It's contagious and can blind if untreated. This article explains the care steps.
The Pathogenesis of Rabbit Red-Eye Disease
Red-eye disease is another name for rabbit conjunctivitis—a common, serious, contagious illness caused mainly by pasteurella overgrowth. This article explains how it develops, its incubation, and treatment.
Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Cat Ringworm: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Daily Care
Ringworm is a contagious cat skin infection that can spread to owners — a real headache. Know the signs early and treat promptly. Learn ringworm's symptoms, causes, treatment, and daily prevention.
What to Do When Your Cat’s Nose Is Stuffy
A cat's stuffy nose can have many causes, such as a cold causing nasal congestion, or more seriously feline rhinotracheitis. A blocked nose is very uncomfortable, but without finding the cause promptly, treatment can't begin, so today we detail some situations of cat nasal blockage.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection, a contagious respiratory disease and the agent of mycoplasma pneumonia. Treat promptly if infected. Here we explain the symptoms.
Why Does Your Cat Sneeze Often?
Cat sneezes come from a common cold (clear mucus, normal temp), allergic rhinitis (pollen, dust; tears and cough), or highly contagious cat flu (thick mucus—isolate and treat). Take sneezing seriously.
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.