Canine and Feline Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Paragonimiasis (lung fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Paragonimus flukes living in the lungs of dogs and cats. It causes chronic cough and breathing difficulty, and is treated with flukicides.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Canine Lungworm Infection (Filaroidiasis / Tracheobronchial Worm): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Canine lungworm infection is caused by nematodes of the family Filaroididae that live under the tracheal and bronchial mucosa or in the lungs of dogs, producing nodular lung lesions. It is treated with anthelmintics and respiratory support.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Canine and Feline Trichinellosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Trichinellosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Trichinella spiralis, acquired by eating raw meat containing encysted larvae. It can cause intestinal inflammation and painful muscle infection, and is prevented by not feeding raw meat.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Canine and Feline Spirocercosis (Esophageal Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Spirocercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi, which embeds in the esophageal, gastric, or aortic wall of dogs, foxes, and wolves, forming nodules and sometimes aneurysms. It is treated with anthelmintics and supportive care.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Canine Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquitoes, and lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs (and cats). It is preventable with monthly preventives; adult infections require careful veterinary treatment.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021

Signs Your Cat Dislikes You

Cats are honest about their feelings, and a cat that is unhappy with you will show it plainly. From ignoring you and missing the litter box to aggression and even running away, these are the common ways a cat signals dislike—and if you see five or more, it may be time to rebuild trust.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021

Canine Distemper (CDV): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease; early signs mimic a cold but can progress to conjunctivitis, breathing trouble, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. Puppies face 30–80% mortality. Treatment is long and veterinary-led; vaccination is the only reliable prevention.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020

What to Do When Your Golden Retriever Has a Runny Nose

A runny nose in a Golden Retriever can come from something as simple as a nasal irritant or a seasonal cold, or from something more serious like pneumonia. The right response depends entirely on the cause, so matching the treatment to the trigger matters more than reaching for any one medication.

Pet Health 📅 October 22, 2020

Cold Symptoms in Teddy Poodles: How to Tell

Teddy Poodles often catch colds without the usual sneezing or runny nose, so the clues are subtler — lethargy, lost appetite, heavier breathing, and mood swings. Feeling the nose and inner thigh for warmth is a quick way to confirm a fever before a vet visit.

Pet Health 📅 October 21, 2020