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How to Treat Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD)
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD), or environmental allergy, usually starts between 6 weeks and 3 years and causes intense itch on paws, armpits, belly, face, and ears. Corticosteroids relieve itch fastest but carry side effects; use them short-term and under guidance.
Cat Acute Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is caused by excess water in the stool and is an important sign of intestinal disease in cats. It can affect your cat through severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance.
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.
Feline Stomatitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Stomatitis is a relatively common disease in cats, mostly caused by feline calicivirus, and is incurable for life. It therefore requires extra care and attentive attention from the owner. Keeping the cat's immune system strong helps keep the condition well controlled.
What to Do for Red, Swollen, Itchy Dog Skin (and Which Medicines)
Red, swollen, itchy dog skin usually comes from dermatitis, ringworm, or parasite infections. This guide explains the common causes and which medicines - antibacterial spray, zinc oxide ointment, antihistamines, or parasite control - help relieve the symptoms.
Can Cat Pancreatitis Be Life-Threatening?
Most cases of cat pancreatitis can be cured. Recovery needs both treatment and good later nursing care from the owner — staying with the cat during illness and caring for it well helps it heal faster. Here is how cat pancreatitis is treated.
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.
How Is Cat Asthma Diagnosed?
Cat asthma cannot be judged by symptoms alone — it needs X-rays, blood counts, and heartworm testing. Learn the diagnostic steps and the main treatments: oxygen, steroids, bronchodilators, antibiotics, and inhalers.
What to Do When Your Dog Itches and Keeps Scratching
Dog skin itching has many causes—mange, fungus, fleas, food allergy. Owners must identify carefully. Today we share dog skin-itch situations.
What Is Feline Heartworm Disease?
The heartworm's intermediate host is blood-sucking insects and mosquitoes, so summer's mosquito season is when cats are most infected. Infected cats show many symptoms; owners must detect and treat promptly. Let's learn about it.