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What causes encephalitis in dogs?

Canine encephalitis has infectious causes — viral, bacterial, and protozoal infections that progress over time — and non-infectious causes such as toxicity, immune-mediated disease, trauma, and tumors.

Q&A 📅 July 27, 2023
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
What Eye Diseases Can Cats Develop?

What Eye Diseases Can Cats Develop?

The eyes are the windows to the soul; a cat's agility and charm are thanks to its eyes. Today we discuss feline eye diseases.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
What to Do for Anemia in Cats

What to Do for Anemia in Cats

Anemia refers to a low red blood cell count. It can be caused by many different blood problems, including blood loss, damaged red blood cells, and insufficient red blood cell production.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
What to Do About Contact Dermatitis in Dogs

What to Do About Contact Dermatitis in Dogs

Contact dermatitis is an uncommon skin condition in dogs, mainly caused by contact with plants, drugs, and various chemicals. It is less common in animals than in people because a dog's skin is well protected by its coat, so it appears on sparsely haired areas. This article explains the allergic and irritant types and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

KCS, or dry eye, is an eye disease in dogs caused by a lack of the watery tear layer, an inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva from dryness. This article explains the symptoms of dry eye and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Dog Ear Discharge: Symptoms and Treatment

Dog Ear Discharge: Symptoms and Treatment

Ear problems are among the most common dog complaints, and discharge is usually the first sign — most often from infection. Scratching and head-shaking start it, then secondary bacterial or yeast infection sets in. Here is how the vet works it up.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
Sebaceous Adenitis in Pets: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Sebaceous Adenitis in Pets: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Sebaceous adenitis (SA) is an immune-mediated disease that damages the sebaceous glands, leading to hair loss and scaliness. It varies by coat type and breed. Learn the signs, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed long term.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
Understanding Food Allergies in Cats

Understanding Food Allergies in Cats

A food allergy is an immune reaction to a dietary protein, most often beef, dairy, or wheat, and can appear at any age. Itching, ear inflammation, and digestive upset are typical, and an elimination diet remains the only sure diagnosis.

Pet Health 📅 January 6, 2021
How Abnormal Bleeding in Cats Is Diagnosed and Treated

How Abnormal Bleeding in Cats Is Diagnosed and Treated

Abnormal bleeding can come from many conditions involving platelets, clotting factors, or blood vessels, and it should never be ignored. Diagnosis relies on blood tests, imaging, and clotting assays, while treatment focuses on stopping the trigger and stabilizing the cat.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021