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Histoplasmosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Histoplasmosis is a highly contagious granulomatous disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum.
Cryptococcosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
The Cryptococcus genus includes 17 species; only Cryptococcus neoformans and its varieties are pathogenic. C. neoformans almost always invades via the lungs; about 90% of lesions stay in the lungs and 10% disseminate through the blood to other organs.
Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Coccidioidomycosis, also called coccidioidal granuloma, is caused by Coccidioides immitis. It usually presents as an acute, benign, asymptomatic, or self-limiting primary respiratory infection, occasionally disseminating to form focal lesions in skin, subcutaneous tissue, lymph nodes, bone, liver, kidney, meninges, brain, or other tissues.
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum Toxin) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Botulism is a poisoning disease caused by ingesting the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum in spoiled animal carcasses or feed. It is marked by paralysis of the motor and bulbar nerves.
Tuberculosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium can invade many organs but mainly the lungs (pulmonary TB). The clinical signs and treatment of TB in dogs and cats are described below.
Staphylococcal Infection (Staph) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Staphylococcal disease is a group of acute or chronic infections caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus and related species, presenting in many forms such as arthritis, tendosynovitis, pododermatitis, omphalitis, and staphylococcal septicemia. Staphylococcus intermedius is a key cause of canine pyoderma.
Pasteurellosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pasteurellosis is an acute, feverish infectious disease caused by Pasteurella multocida. The acute form is marked by septicemia and hemorrhagic inflammation (historically called 'hemorrhagic septicemia'); the chronic form shows subcutaneous, joint, and organ abscesses, often mixed with or secondary to other diseases. Chickens are most commonly affected, but cats and dogs can also be infected.
Which eye drops are suitable for cats?
Suitable cat eye drops include chloramphenicol, tobramycin-dexamethasone, ofloxacin, tobramycin (Tobrex), neomycin sulfate, ganciclovir, and general antibiotic drops, each matched to the specific eye condition. For eye inflammation, chloramphenicol drops can be used to reduce infection, but dosage must be controlled and long-term use avoided. Always choose the drop based on the cat's symptoms.
Why is my cat producing yellow, mucus-like discharge from its eyes?
Yellow, mucus-like discharge from a cat's eyes can stem from dietary imbalance ("internal heat"), eye infections, tear-duct issues, or respiratory infections. Feed a low-salt, low-fat diet and see a vet if other symptoms appear.
Which eye drops are safe to use for cats?
Several eye drops are used in cats, including chloramphenicol, tobramycin–dexamethasone, ofloxacin, tobramycin (Tobrex), neomycin sulfate, and ganciclovir. The right choice depends on the specific eye condition, so always match the medication to the symptom and control the dosage—chloramphenicol relieves inflammation but should not be used long term.