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Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Canine Distemper
The distemper virus is among the most damaging and deadly dog infections; without proper treatment the cure rate is low and death is common. Knowing the signs lets you get treatment early. Here are the clinical symptoms of canine distemper.
Distemper in Dogs: Aftermath Symptoms and Treatment
After a dog is infected with the virus, it easily develops distemper, a highly contagious disease. Early signs include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea, colds, runny nose, and sneezing; in mid-to-late stages temperature rises, discharge from nose and eyes thickens, and coughing begins; later the dog weakens, with limb spasms, vomiting, and diarrhea, sometimes leading to death. Some dogs that survive with treatment still develop various aftermaths.
Key Differences Between Cats and Dogs
Dogs were top pets, but more homes now keep cats, yet knowledge of cat diet lags. Cats often steal dog food and owners think dog food suffices - wrong. Here is why cats need their own.
Can Distemper After-Effects Be Cured? What Are They?
Distemper can be cured with prompt treatment, but even after recovery dogs may be left with after-effects. Here are the common sequelae of canine distemper.
Can Hamsters Sunbathe?
Hamsters should never be put in direct sunlight. As nocturnal animals their eyes are built for low light, so sun exposure can injure their eyes; their safe temperature is around 25°C, above which they risk heatstroke and death within minutes; and bright light stresses them badly. In winter, keep them warm with extra bedding and a warmer, well-ventilated room instead.
Understanding Pet Diabetes: Symptoms & Treatment in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes in pets is mostly primary (beta-cell damage) and shows as eat-more/drink-more/urinate-more/weight-loss. Management needs insulin, glucose-lowering drugs, fluids, diet, and infection control; prevention is fiber, exercise, and regular glucose checks.
Understanding Pet Diabetes: Symptoms & Treatment in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes in pets is mostly primary (beta-cell damage) and shows as eat-more/drink-more/urinate-more/weight-loss. Management needs insulin, glucose-lowering drugs, fluids, diet, and infection control; prevention is fiber, exercise, and regular glucose checks.
Understanding Pet Diabetes: Symptoms & Treatment in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes in pets is mostly primary (beta-cell damage) and shows as eat-more/drink-more/urinate-more/weight-loss. Management needs insulin, glucose-lowering drugs, fluids, diet, and infection control; prevention is fiber, exercise, and regular glucose checks.
Rabbit Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a serious, contagious rabbit eye disease; untreated it can blind. It's often from pasteurella in dirty, damp housing. This article covers causes, the incubation period, and prevention/treatment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rabbit Conjunctivitis
Rabbit conjunctivitis comes from dirty housing, dust, bacteria, or vitamin A deficiency. Symptoms: red, swollen corners, tearing, congestion, white pus; severe cases blind. Treatment is consistent eye cleaning and drops until recovery.