Cat Scratch Disease: A Zoonosis You Should Know

Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection from Bartonella henselae, passed mainly by a cat's scratch or bite. Cats carry it without symptoms, but people can develop a red bump, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, yet antibiotics help when symptoms are strong. Wash any scratch well, and see a doctor if signs appear—especially for children and the immunocompromised.

Pet Health 📅 August 6, 2026

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs and Cats

Squamous cell carcinoma is a skin tumor of the epidermal layer linked to long-term sun exposure and other skin irritation. It is the second most common skin tumor in cats and favors the head, ears, lips, and nose. Wide surgical removal is the main treatment, though it often recurs.

Diseases 📅 July 31, 2026

Eosinophilic Myositis in Dogs

Eosinophilic myositis is a recurrent inflammation of the chewing muscles in dogs (often young herding breeds), marked by sudden swelling, eye protrusion, and trouble opening the mouth. It is likely allergic or autoimmune. Anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory care, plus feeding support, are key.

Diseases 📅 July 18, 2026

Osteomyelitis in Dogs and Cats

Osteomyelitis is infection and inflammation of bone and marrow, usually from bacteria entering through an open fracture, wound, or the bloodstream. It causes fever, pain, and lameness, and can lead to sepsis if untreated. Long-term antimicrobials and, sometimes, surgery are needed.

Diseases 📅 July 18, 2026

Pyothorax (Empyema) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Pyothorax is pus accumulating in the chest cavity from a bacterial infection of the pleura, causing fever, labored breathing, and a fluid-splash sound. It is treated by draining and flushing the chest and with prolonged antibiotics.

Diseases 📅 May 18, 2026

Pleurisy (Pleuritis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (the lung lining) causing abdominal breathing, a friction sound on auscultation, and a horizontal fluid line on percussion. It is treated with antibiotics, pain and inflammation control, and drainage of fluid when needed.

Diseases 📅 May 18, 2026

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

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa, producing congestion, swelling, nasal discharge, and sneezing. It may be acute or chronic and is managed by clearing the nasal passages and treating the underlying cause, often with antibiotics when bacterial.

Diseases 📅 May 18, 2026

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

Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth lining in dogs and cats, causing drooling, pain on eating, and bad breath. It often follows irritation, dental disease, or underlying illness and is managed with veterinary care, oral cleaning, and pain control.

Diseases 📅 May 12, 2026

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

Nocardiosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Nocardia, mostly subacute or chronic suppurative, occasionally granulomatous. The bacteria enter through the respiratory, traumatic, or digestive routes and disseminate through lymph and blood to the whole body.

Diseases 📅 May 10, 2026

Staphylococcal Infection (Staph) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Staphylococcal disease is a group of acute or chronic infections caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus and related species, presenting in many forms such as arthritis, tendosynovitis, pododermatitis, omphalitis, and staphylococcal septicemia. Staphylococcus intermedius is a key cause of canine pyoderma.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026