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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.
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.
External Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Summer is here and your pet is clingier - but watch external parasites during play. What external parasites affect dogs and cats?
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?
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis, also called canine fox fever, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Campylobacter jejuni that mainly presents as diarrhea.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough, is a respiratory infectious disease caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica. This article explains its symptoms, differential diagnosis 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.
Feline Coccidioidomycosis
Feline coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection in cats characterized by cough and difficulty breathing. Cats are highly susceptible, mainly infected by inhaling airborne spores; the lungs are most severely affected, though other organs, especially bone, can be involved.