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Symptoms and Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
At the words 'feline infectious peritonitis,' cat parents shiver, because it has long been seen as a near-always-fatal cat disease. But is it really that scary? Here is the answer.
Cat Acute Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is caused by excess water in the stool and is an important sign of intestinal disease in cats. It can affect your cat through severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance.
Cat Conjunctivitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases in cats, with the highest incidence in kittens. Every good owner should learn the basics of feline eye conditions to prevent and treat them before a small problem becomes a big one.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Feline Hepatitis and Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline hepatitis and feline gastroenteritis are different conditions. Feline hepatitis is caused by viruses, parasites, immune-mediated factors and the like, and may involve the bile ducts, forming cholangiohepatitis. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that leads to vomiting and diarrhea, mainly caused by Escherichia coli and Campylobacter infections; other causes include stress, overeating, and sudden temperature changes.
Early Symptoms of Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu)
Many owners ignore a cat's cold, thinking it will pass, not realizing a neglected cold can turn into feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu). This article explains why a cold can become cat flu and what the early signs look like.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Canine Distemper
The distemper virus is among the most damaging and deadly dog infections; without proper treatment the cure rate is low and death is common. Knowing the signs lets you get treatment early. Here are the clinical symptoms of canine distemper.
Distemper in Dogs: Aftermath Symptoms and Treatment
After a dog is infected with the virus, it easily develops distemper, a highly contagious disease. Early signs include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea, colds, runny nose, and sneezing; in mid-to-late stages temperature rises, discharge from nose and eyes thickens, and coughing begins; later the dog weakens, with limb spasms, vomiting, and diarrhea, sometimes leading to death. Some dogs that survive with treatment still develop various aftermaths.
Cat Distemper (Feline Panleukopenia): Symptoms and Care
Feline panleukopenia is a deadly, highly contagious virus causing vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. No cure exists — treatment supports the immune system; vaccination is the best defense.
Symptoms of Escherichia coli Infection in Pets
Colibacillosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by E. coli, bacteria living inside and outside the gut. Here are the signs across species.