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An Introduction to the Chinese Li Hua Cat
The Chinese Li Hua is a native landrace with a long history, strong constitution and natural hunting skill. Loyal and independent, it is easy to keep but wild at heart, so think carefully before bringing one home.
Summer Cat Care: Mistakes and Precautions
Cats do feel the heat and cannot cool themselves through skin sweat glands. Avoid shaving their coat or using enclosed bubble carriers, keep air flowing, offer plenty of water, and guard against food spoilage and parasites.
A Complete Guide to Eliminating Cat Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection that spreads to other pets and to people, so it must be treated promptly. Confirm the fungus with a vet, apply topical medication, disinfect the environment, and boost skin health with the right nutrients.
How to Treat Canine Coronavirus Infection
Canine coronavirus infection, also called canine coronavirus diarrhea, is an acute infectious disease caused by canine coronavirus, mainly characterized by vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in dogs.
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.
Canine Adenovirus Type II Infection
Canine adenovirus type II infection causes infectious laryngotracheitis and pneumonia in dogs, with persistent high fever, cough, serous or mucoid rhinitis, tonsillitis, laryngotracheitis and pulmonary signs.
What Is Canine Parvovirus Infection
Canine parvovirus infection is a viral infectious disease caused by canine parvovirus, characterized by hemorrhagic enteritis or non-suppurative myocarditis. It spreads quickly and has a high mortality rate.
Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection
Canine herpesvirus infection is an acute, fatal infectious disease of newborn puppies caused by canine herpesvirus. Dogs over 2 weeks old show tracheitis, bronchitis and other respiratory signs; bitches can have infertility, abortion and stillbirths; males show balanoposthitis and funiculitis. The virus is widespread in breeding kennels.
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.