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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
This article explains what Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs is. It is an infectious tick-borne disease caused by Rickettsia. When an infected tick transmits the disease, it must attach to the host for 5 to 20 hours.
Symptoms of Enteritis in Dogs
Dog enteritis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Enteritis includes several parts; it can occur as an independent disease of the small intestine alone, or as widespread inflammation involving the stomach, small intestine, and colon. Thus, the common term 'enteritis' is a general name covering inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon.
What Is Feline Distemper and What Are Its Symptoms?
Feline distemper is the name for acute, highly contagious diseases such as feline panleukopenia and feline infectious enteritis. A cat with distemper shows fever, panleukopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
Feline Distemper in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Feline distemper, also known as feline panleukopenia, is one of the most common acute infectious diseases in cats clinically. It is a highly contagious, febrile disease caused by parvovirus infection. Kittens have extremely high infection and mortality rates, and affected cats typically show sudden onset, markedly reduced white blood cells, high fever, anorexia, depression, vomiting, hemorrhagic enteritis, and severe dehydration.
The Effects of Atropine on Cats and Dogs
Atropine is commonly used to block the effect of certain nervous-system impulses (acetylcholine) on receptors throughout the body. In animals such as dogs and cats, it is most often used in surgical anesthesia to prevent the adverse effects of nervous stimulation.
The Hidden Dangers of Essential Oils for Pets
As essential oils become common in society, their potential danger to curious pets grows. Most importantly, pet owners should know the risks of using essential oils at home to keep pets from contacting potentially toxic compounds.
Symptoms of Rickets in Dogs
Canine rickets is a metabolic disease in puppies from lack of vitamin D and calcium, showing bone deformity, odd gait, and swollen joints; most common at 1-3 months. Sun, diet, and calcium/vitamin D supplements prevent and treat it.
Canine Tapeworm: Symptoms and Treatment
Tapeworm-infected dogs pass white sesame-like segments in soft yellowish stool, with poor nutrition, anemia, and anal itch. Treat with arecoline, praziquantel, or bunamidine; prevent with regular internal and external deworming.
Should Dogs Climb Stairs?
Today we look at whether dogs should climb stairs.
Plants You Should Not Keep Around Cats
Cat owners know their feline masters often nibble on houseplants—any size, any shape, as long as it fits in the mouth they take a bite; even a cactus, which cannot be bitten, gets its spines pulled off first before the bite.