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What Is Feline Herpesvirus?
What are the symptoms of feline herpesvirus in cats?
Dog Heartworm: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine Heartworm Disease is a fatal threat; mosquito-borne thread parasite in heart/pulmonary artery, up to 30 cm, lives 5-7 years. Severely harms heart/vessels, causes cardiopulmonary dysfunction, death if untreated - top hidden killer!
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.
How to Handle Severe Bad Breath During Dog Teething
Severe breath in a teething dog is uncommon — usually it means retained baby teeth, low calcium or vitamin B, or poor oral hygiene. Check for adult teeth with baby teeth still in (a double row) and see a vet; clean with a finger and saline, not adult toothpaste; give a soft chew stick to loosen baby teeth and aid cleaning (skip if the gut is weak, and pick soft sticks since dog enamel is 1/5 human); and add calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and B via tablets or carrot and banana.
Are Eye Discharge and Mucus a Sign of Feline Distemper?
Much eye discharge may need other signs to judge distemper; rhinotracheitis can also cause it. Here are the causes and fixes.
Does Feline Rhinotracheitis Cause Red, Swollen Eyes?
Feline rhinotracheitis is a herpesvirus infection that easily causes conjunctivitis - red, swollen eyes. If you suspect it, see a vet; kitten death rate exceeds 60%.
Prevention and Treatment of Dog Stomatitis
Dog owners know stomatitis well; it's mainly oral-wound infection. Since it's common, how can owners help prevent it? Here is a detailed guide.
Think Kidney Failure in Dogs Is Rare? Think Again
Canine kidney failure is common—the 4th leading cause of dog death. Unlike cats, it often follows periodontal bacteria or heart disease. Signs are more drinking/urinating, mouth ulcers, anorexia, and weight loss. Manage with diet (controlled phosphorus and protein) and supervised feeding.
What Are the Signs of Dog Kidney Failure, and How Is It Treated?
Early signs are dehydration, diarrhea, odd urine, thirst, drowsiness, vomiting, and weight loss; long-term brings bleeding, high blood pressure, blindness, lung fluid, and seizures. Treat by cause with fluids, blood-pressure drugs, diet, and anemia care; avoid high-phosphorus food.
How to Deal with Bad Breath in Rabbits
A rabbit's mouth normally has no odor; bad breath almost always signals an oral problem. Check the mouth for mucus or red, swollen gums. If present, it is a mouth ulcer. This article explains how to treat rabbit mouth ulcers.