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Can Cat Roundworms Spread to Humans? (and Infection Symptoms)
Like most cat parasites, roundworms can be transmitted - especially cat to cat or cat to dog, and some types can even infect people. Here is how spread happens and what infection looks like.
How Often to Give Cat Dewormer (and Which Medicine)
Cat roundworms spread to other cats, animals, and even owners, so deworm on schedule. How often, and which medicine? Here are practical guidelines.
Feline Primary Hepatic Jaundice
Feline primary hepatic jaundice is directly caused by too much bilirubin in the blood, which happens when the liver's metabolism or excretion goes wrong. Many things can disrupt liver metabolism - here is the breakdown.
Transmission Routes of Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis spreads through the digestive tract, the placenta, respiratory contact, and external parasites. Secretions and excretions from sick dogs and recovering carriers stay infectious and must be handled carefully. Here is how the disease spreads and what symptoms to watch for.
Damp Weather as a Cause of Cat Eczema
Just like people, cats get eczema in damp weather. Lesions appear on the neck, back, belly, and paws, with itching and weeping sores. Treat by removing the cause, stopping self-trauma, and using zinc-oxide ointment plus an antihistamine.
Best Medications for Cats with Colitis and Blood in Stool
If your cat is mentally normal with a normal temperature and no loss of appetite, but frequently passes soft or even watery stools with a foul, fishy odor, it may have colitis. Feline colitis is often related to viruses and parasites, and requires prompt identification of the cause and treatment to avoid dehydration or even death. Today we walk you through the treatment of feline colitis.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
What Causes Bloody Stool From Cat Colitis
Bloody, foul cat stool usually means colitis—from diet change, foreign objects, bacteria, parasites (coccidia, Giardia), drugs, or allergies. Treatment pairs diet and probiotics with targeted antiparasitic, antiallergy, and antibiotic care.
How to Fatten Up a Thin Hamster
Many pick hamsters for their round, chubby look, but their own stays thin and they wonder how to fatten it. Here is how.
Can a Pregnant Cat Be Given Calcium?
A pregnant cat's needs are no longer just its own, but do not over-supplement or cause imbalance and obesity. Starting from calcium, we cover pregnancy diet notes.