Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal viral disease of cats caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. It is marked by inflammation of the abdominal lining, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (the 'wet' form), and a high mortality rate. Young cats under 12 months, purebreds, and cats in multi-cat or shelter environments are most at risk.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

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My four- to five-month-old puppy has cloudy white eyes, can’t see, keeps them shut, bumps into things, has pus-like discharge, and keeps scratching at its eyes—what’s wrong?

Based on the description and photos, your puppy may have infectious canine hepatitis. Take it to a vet for further examination and targeted treatment based on the cause and severity. High-titer immune serum given early in the disease is very effective, but once clear clinical signs appear the prognosis is much poorer. Other measures include liver-support therapy, antiviral treatment, controlling secondary infection, jaundice management, and keratitis treatment.

Q&A 📅 July 20, 2024

Cat Stress: Signs and What to Do

Basic knowledge about stress reactions in cats.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

Diseases with Symptoms Similar to Feline Liver Failure

Liver failure is an abnormality that occurs when the liver is affected by impaired blood flow, reduced oxygen supply, hepatotoxic drugs or chemicals, excess heat, or infectious agents. Liver failure can occur in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. It may affect multiple organ systems, including the liver and gallbladder, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood system. Affected pets may show various symptoms, including anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, abdominal fluid accumulation, bleeding, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin).

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021

Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms?

This is a topic that demands attention: ordinary store-bought mushrooms are fine for your dog, but wild mushrooms carry a risk of toxicity to both people and dogs. Be especially careful not to let your dog eat wild mushrooms. This article covers safe preparation and the dangers of wild mushrooms.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021

Why Is My Dog Pooping White Stools?

White or pale stools in dogs usually signal a digestive problem—most often gastroenteritis, though a grayish-white color can point to a blocked bile duct. Because stool color ranges from harmless to a sign of internal bleeding, a vet check is the safe move before symptoms are confirmed.

Pet Health 📅 December 7, 2020