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Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs and Cats
Pseudorabies is a herpesvirus infection that mimics rabies but is defined by intense itching and encephalomyelitis, usually killing dogs within 24 to 36 hours. Dogs catch it mainly by eating infected pig or rat offal or through skin wounds, so control relies on rodent control, no raw pork, and disinfection.
Common Cat Diseases
Beyond eating, drinking, and sleeping, cats get sick too - and that is what owners fear most. Here is a roundup of common cat diseases for reference.
Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs
Pseudorabies, also known as mad itch, is an acute infectious disease of dogs, cats and other livestock and wildlife caused by the pseudorabies virus. Its main features are fever, intense itching, and encephalomyelitis and neuritis.
Symptoms of Canine Parainfluenza Virus Infection
Canine parainfluenza virus infection is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the parainfluenza virus, with main clinical features of fever, nasal discharge and cough, along with catarrhal rhinitis and bronchitis. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
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.
What You Should Know About Dog Vaccines
Most owners know dogs need vaccines, but details are fuzzy. This article covers what to know.
What Are the Symptoms of Roundworms in Cats?
Roundworms cause belly pain, diarrhea, cough and rough coat; they may reach other organs causing peritonitis or pneumonia, and in the gut cause bleeding, vomiting, thinness and, in large numbers, blockage.
How to Prevent Seizures After a Puppy Recovers from Distemper
Seizures can appear even after a distemper test turns negative because the virus is neurotropic—central-nervous-system damage and lingering inflammation may already be set. Prevention rests on three pillars: ease neuroinflammation, protect and repair nerve tissue, and avoid triggers. Nerve-support supplements (B vitamins, fish oil, citicoline, mecobalamin) help, and high-risk puppies may need low-dose long-term anti-seizure medication under a vet's supervision. Keep the environment calm and warm, skip baths during recovery, and feed highly digestible food with vitamin E, selenium, and lecithin. Learn the early warnings—repeated nodding, limb tremors, circling—so you can act before a full seizure.
What Is Canine Botulism
Canine botulism is an acute, often fatal poisoning that occurs when a dog eats the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum - usually in rotting carcasses or contaminated food and water. It mostly strikes in summer, with signs appearing just hours later. The classic picture is a progressive, symmetrical paralysis that creeps from the hind legs forward while the dog stays alert with a normal temperature; severe cases end in breathing failure. Diagnosis depends on finding the toxin in food, tissue, or blood, and treatment combines antitoxin with washing out the gut. The simplest defense is never feeding spoiled meat and boiling feed before use.
What Pet Owners Should Know About Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that infects dogs, cats, and people, and because a rabid dog can harm humans, it demands serious attention. The virus travels along nerves to the brain after a bite, and once signs appear the outcome is almost always fatal. Prevention through vaccination and prompt wound care is the only real defense.