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Toxoplasmosis: An Internal Parasite in Pets
How much do you know about Toxoplasma, an internal parasite in pets?
What Is Canine Epilepsy
Dog epilepsy is a common neurological disease, mainly showing impaired consciousness, movement disorders, and behavioral abnormalities. There are many causes of canine epilepsy, mainly two: secondary and primary.
Understanding Why Your Dog Produces Excessive Eye Discharge
When inflammation occurs in a dog's eyeball or around the eye, tears or eye discharge will appear. The dog may blink frequently, lash growth can become abnormal, and dogs whose eyes are irritated will show the same symptoms.
Canine Distemper Sequelae: What They Are and How to Treat Them
Canine distemper, commonly called dog distemper, is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus, generally occurring in puppies. Early clinical signs are similar to a pet dog's cold, so many new owners overlook it and delay treatment. With early effective treatment, the dog can be cured.
What Are Ringworm in Cats and Dogs
Owners are surely familiar with ringworm, a skin problem whose treatment is slow and which can infect the owner too. Although it is the most common skin disease in cats and dogs, many fur babies are abandoned because of it!
What Is Hypoglycemia in Dogs
People can have low blood sugar, and dogs can too. So how does hypoglycemia in dogs show up, and in what situations is a dog prone to it? Let us analyze.
Clinical Signs of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a disease that requires prompt treatment; without timely care, severe symptoms appear and the pet's vital signs weaken. Vaccination against distemper should be done regularly. The schedule is: first vaccination at 50 days of age, second at 80 days, third at 110 days, then once a year thereafter. Many core vaccines are on the market - six-in-one, five-in-one, and three-in-one - but the six-in-one vaccine is recommended as it protects against more viruses.
Ear-Canal Diseases in Pets: Treatment and Prevention
Ear-canal disease is an infection inside the ear — sounds minor, but you may regret not preventing and caring for it. That's no reason to ignore it!
Ingredients Cats Cannot Eat
New owners often ask what cats can eat. The answer: human food is best avoided, and even some dog-safe foods aren't cat-safe. Here are the absolute no-nos.
What Are Feline Coccidia, Tritrichomonas, and Giardia?
Coccidia, tritrichomonas, and giardia usually cause gastrointestinal symptoms in cats, like diarrhea and blood in stool. Here's an introduction.