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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.
There’s a light-red lump under my dog’s eye — what could it be?
A lump under the eye can be a stye, a blocked tear duct, a traumatic abscess, or a tumor. Wipe the area with saline and apply erythromycin eye ointment; if it does not improve or other symptoms appear, see a vet. Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to stop it scratching the eye.
My dog is coughing and retching – what could be the cause?
A dog cough is usually a sign of respiratory infection. Here is how to tell a wet cough from a dry cough and when to worry.
Why Dogs Lick Their Genitals and When to Worry
Some genital licking is normal grooming, but excessive licking often signals a discharge from an underlying problem. The causes differ between males and females — here is what to watch for and how the vet investigates.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.
What Are a Dog’s Anal Glands?
A dog's anal glands are two small scent pockets near the anus that mark territory and empty under stress. If they clog, a dog scoots and risks infection, so diet, fiber, and timely expression help.
What to Use for Mites on Your Dog
Mites strike when seasonal dampness and missed deworming line up, and the condition is contagious and quick to relapse. Isolate the dog, treat with vet-guided medication plus a medicated bath, and keep the environment dry and disinfected.
My puppy has an abscess on its belly — should I squeeze the pus out?
An abscess on the belly is often a localized infection from scratching and breaking the skin. Small ones can be drained, cleaned with alcohol, and treated with a vet-recommended wound ointment. Persistent scratching usually points to a skin condition or parasites (mites, fleas, lice), in which case an external parasite treatment is advised.
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.
Canine Distemper Aftermath: Symptoms and Care
Distemper aftermath is permanent — the virus damages the gut early and the nervous system later, leaving head-shaking, seizures, and chewing-muscle twitches even after recovery. Some dogs also get pyoderma and abscesses from the drugs used. These sequelae can't be cured, only managed.