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FIP: Most Obvious Symptoms and Treatment
FIP is among the scariest cat diseases; once caught, the cure rate is under 5%, with no specific drug. Most vets can only use supportive care to prolong life, and some even suggest euthanasia when the cat is in extreme pain. What kind of virus is this, and what can we do to prevent it?
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.
What Is a ‘Dog Bean’ (Tick) and How to Treat It
A 'dog bean' is the common folk name for a tick on a dog - also called a grass burr. Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that live in the fur, especially on thick-coated animals. Here are a few simple ways to remove and kill these little vampires.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
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 of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic viral infectious disease caused by the feline coronavirus, characterized by peritonitis, large amounts of ascites and abdominal distension. This article explains the symptoms and treatment of FIP.
Feline Histoplasmosis
Feline histoplasmosis is an intracellular fungal infection, usually limited to the respiratory and digestive tracts, characterized by cough, diarrhea, emaciation and mucosal ulcers. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
What Medicine to Give a Dog With a Cold
As temperatures drop and daily temperature swings widen, dogs with weaker immunity can catch colds, with sneezing, runny noses and fevers. This article explains how to recognize a dog cold and how to treat it safely based on the dog's weight.
How to Fix Smelly Dog Paws
Many dog owners notice a foul odor from their dog's paws and wonder if dogs can get "athlete's foot." Paw odor is actually common in dogs. This article explains why dog paws smell and how to treat and prevent the problem.
Does Cat Teething Cause Bleeding? What to Do
A little gum bleeding during teething is normal and stops soon — it happens when a loose tooth is knocked by hard food and tears the gum. Soften the diet (soaked kibble, wet food, fish-soup rice) and give chew toys, and start brushing. If bleeding and redness last after teething, it may be stomatitis or gingivitis (bad breath, drooling) — use an oral spray and metronidazole, or see a vet. Teething also needs calcium (bone broth, shrimp).