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What Is Feline AIDS (FIV) and What Are Its Symptoms?
The name 'feline AIDS' often confuses people. Its full name is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), different from human HIV. Infected cats may show chronic mouth inflammation, fever, weight loss, and more, but it does not spread to humans, dogs, or other animals.
Understanding Why Dogs Drool and Have Bad Breath
The most basic reasons for drooling and bad breath are periodontal disease, from tartar around teeth causing periodontitis, eventually possibly tooth loss; take extra care.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
A cat with FIV shows: chronic stomatitis, gingivitis, fever, weight loss, lymph node inflammation, anemia, diarrhea, and neurological signs. The main transmission route is thought to be bite wounds; experiments also confirm the possibility of placental infection, though not yet proven clinically, and a queen may pass it to kittens via saliva or milk.
So Much to Know About Cleaning a Dog’s Ears
Today we learn how to clean a dog's ears and why. You may not believe it, but a dog's ears can't self-clean; human wax eventually works out on its own, while a dog's complex canal needs you.
Why Dogs Love to Stick Their Heads Out the Car Window
Why do dogs love hanging their heads out the window? There are really just two reasons - but almost every dog enjoys it. Here's why, and why you should still be careful.
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.
How to Prevent Rabies
After vaccine scares, people worry about fake vaccines and immunity. Rabies is a fatal zoonosis of the nervous system - preventable but untreatable, 100% fatal.
Can You Bathe a Dog with Skin Disease? (and How to Handle Dermatitis)
Many owners wonder whether a dog with dermatitis can be bathed. Unless there is severe purulent infection or a large wound, bathing is fine - and a medicated bath can actually help. Here is how.
How Is Dog Anemia Treated? Can a Blood Transfusion Cure It?
Mild to moderate dog anemia is managed with iron- and protein-rich nutrition; drug- or toxin-caused types need stopping the drug or induced vomiting, and severe cases may need a transfusion or methylene blue for methemoglobinemia. Prevent it with safety on walks, no human food, and regular deworming.
What Causes Pyoderma in Dogs
Dog pyoderma, also known as purulent dermatitis, is a skin disease caused by various factors that allow bacteria such as staphylococci and streptococci to infect the skin secondarily, producing pustules, fissures, and folliculitis. Here is a detailed look at its causes, treatment, and prevention.