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How to Treat Infectious Canine Hepatitis
There is no specific cure for infectious canine hepatitis - treatment is symptomatic, based on signs and experience. Best of all is prevention: vaccines are over 90% effective. Here is how it is treated.
How to Diagnose and Treat Pet Pancreatitis
Diagnosing pet pancreatitis needs pancreatic-enzyme tests, upper-abdomen CT, and a complete blood count. The earlier it is diagnosed, the easier to treat. Acute and chronic pancreatitis differ in treatment. Here is how to diagnose and treat pet pancreatitis.
How to Treat Cat Pharyngitis
Primary pharyngitis usually has a good outcome, but chronic cases with mucosal overgrowth are hard to cure. Causes vary, so treatment follows the cause. Here are the methods.
What to Do When Dogs and Cats Have Diarrhea? Keep These Fast Antidiarrheals on Hand
The medical term for diarrhea is diarrhea, which usually refers to changes in bowel habits and stool characteristics, generally manifested as frequent defecation, increased stool volume, loose stools, and bloody stool. Most diarrhea in dogs and cats is caused by gastrointestinal discomfort, but it may also be a concurrent symptom of other diseases. Today we discuss knowledge about diarrhea in dogs and cats.
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.
Symptoms and Treatment of Seizures (Epilepsy) in Cats and Dogs
Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder where overactive brain neurons cause abnormal function and seizures—convulsions, loss of consciousness, behavior changes. It is intermittent with many causes; treatment aims to reduce seizure frequency. This article covers types, symptoms, and management.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.
A Brief Look at Dog Kidney Failure
Kidney failure means the kidneys stop filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and making red-blood-cell hormones. Acute failure (toxin or infection) is reversible; chronic (age-linked) is not. Causes include bacteria in water, poisons, genes, and secondary disease—acute is preventable by controlling toxins.
How to Prevent Kidney Failure in Dogs
The kidneys filter blood toxins and balance electrolytes; failure lets uremia build. Prevent it by locking away toxins, treating urinary blockages early, feeding a balanced diet, keeping water available, logging changes, getting checkups, and neutering if not breeding.
What to Do When a Parrot Fluffs Up
Fluffing has many causes and isn't always illness. Normal stretches or temperature control need no action, but lethargy, vomiting, or shivering means a vet. Learn the causes and fixes.