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What Are the Symptoms of Rabies
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia or "mad dog disease," is an acute contagious zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus, mainly showing excitement and paralysis. This article explains what the symptoms of rabies look like.
How to Diagnose and Treat Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis is an acute septicemic disease that often causes acute necrotizing hepatitis. Its signs resemble distemper and it easily co-infects, making cases worse - and puppies under one year are most at risk. Here is how it is diagnosed and treated.
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.
Pathological Changes of Canine Coronavirus
The younger and weaker the dog, the worse canine coronavirus hits — puppies can die while adults stay mild. Learn how the infection shows up in the body, how it is diagnosed, and how to treat and prevent it.
How to Treat Canine Coronavirus
Note: this is not the human COVID of 2020–2021. Canine coronavirus is a dog infectious disease with clear gut signs; puppies are hit hardest and can die. Learn its treatment and how to prevent it.
How to Treat Low Blood Sugar in Puppies
A new litter is exciting, but the mother and newborns need close care or both can slip into hypoglycemia. Learn why puppies are prone, the signs to watch, and how to treat and prevent low blood sugar in puppies.
Medications and Care for Common Pet Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Burns, and Wound Infections
Pets can suffer fractures, sprains, burns, bee stings, snake bites, and wound infections, especially outdoors. Prompt first aid prevents infection and permanent damage. This article covers causes, symptoms, and the medications for each.
What Medication for Canine Bacterial Folliculitis
Both fungi and bacteria cause dog folliculitis, but bacterial cases take longer to treat than fungal ones, so patience is needed. This article covers the medications and methods for bacterial folliculitis.
Is It Normal for a Puppy to Eat Poop?
Puppy poop-eating is harmless but unhelpful. It can be a habit, a nutrient gap, or hunger. Find the cause and address it — correct the habit, treat gut issues, feed on schedule, and balance nutrition.
How to Prevent and Treat Rabbit Toxoplasmosis
Rabbit toxoplasmosis is a serious parasitic disease best treated with sulfonamide drugs. This guide covers the clinical signs, the standard medication regimen, and the sanitation measures that prevent infection.