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Endometritis in Dogs and Cats
Endometritis is acute or chronic bacterial inflammation of the uterine lining in dogs and cats, usually after whelping or parturition. Signs include abnormal estrus, lethargy, poor appetite, and uterine discharge; treatment reduces inflammation and restores uterine function, with hysterectomy when needed.
Canine and Feline Schistosomiasis (Blood Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Schistosomiasis (Japanese blood fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Schistosoma japonicum living in the portal-mesenteric veins of mammals and people. It causes anemia, diarrhea, and ascites, and is treated with schistosomicides.
Canine Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquitoes, and lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs (and cats). It is preventable with monthly preventives; adult infections require careful veterinary treatment.
Canine Hookworm Infection (Ancylostomiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease of dogs caused by Ancylostoma and Uncinaria species that attach to the intestinal wall and feed on blood, producing severe anemia. It is treatable with anthelmintics and, in serious cases, transfusion.
Canine and Feline Ascariasis (Roundworm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ascariasis is a common roundworm infection of dogs and cats caused mainly by Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, and Toxascaris leonina. Heavy worm burdens in puppies and kittens cause poor growth, diarrhea, and a pot-bellied appearance, and are controlled with broad-spectrum dewormers.
Brucellosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Brucella are small Gram-negative rods; cattle, sheep, and pigs are most susceptible, causing contagious abortion in breeding females. People become infected through contact with infected animals or by consuming their dairy products.
Why Does a Mother Dog Eat the Umbilical Cord?
Eating the cord is instinct: it takes nutrients (protein, fat, carbs) to regain strength, and it protects the pups by removing the placenta and cord so other animals are not attracted.
How can I tell if my dog has finished giving birth?
You can judge by checking the abdomen, the mother's overall condition, and whether the placentas have been expelled. A flat abdomen with no fetuses on gentle pressure, quiet weakness, and nursing puppies all signal labor is over. A B-ultrasound at a veterinary clinic is the most reliable confirmation.
Why Dogs Lick Their Genitals and When to Worry
Some genital licking is normal grooming, but excessive licking often signals a discharge from an underlying problem. The causes differ between males and females — here is what to watch for and how the vet investigates.
Why Your Puppy May Vomit Worms
A puppy that vomits worms usually has roundworms passed from the mother before birth. Prompt, weight-based deworming clears them, but delaying can block the gut. Regular deworming and a vet-guided dose keep puppies safe.