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How to Raise a Young Kitten
How to raise a young kitten? Many kind people rescue stray kittens but don't know how. Actually, just follow these points and you can usually raise them well. Here Oxygen Pet Doctor explains the key points and precautions.
Tips for a Safe Road Trip with Your Dog
Driving home with your dog for the holidays? Pack a safety kit, use a pet seat belt, avoid toxic foods like chocolate and grapes, and protect nervous dogs from fireworks. Good preparation keeps the trip safe for everyone.
Canine Adenovirus Type II Infection
Canine adenovirus type II infection causes infectious laryngotracheitis and pneumonia in dogs, with persistent high fever, cough, serous or mucoid rhinitis, tonsillitis, laryngotracheitis and pulmonary signs.
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.
What Is the Most Effective Way to Treat Canine Distemper
If a dog catches distemper, seek proper veterinary treatment promptly. In early onset, immune serum and antibiotics can cure it quickly. Whether hospitalized or treated at home, keep the dog in a warm, dry place. Prevent distemper by vaccinating puppies, avoiding outings during outbreaks, and not contacting sick dogs or their waste.
Treatment of Early-Stage Canine Distemper
The canine distemper virus is highly contagious and deadly. Early on there is a biphasic high fever with cold-like signs, later bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. Late stage brings neurological signs such as spasms and convulsions. Some dogs show local hardening of the nose and paw pads.
Why Your Dog Treats You Like a Subordinate
When a dog sees itself as the boss, it may bark excessively, guard furniture, resource-guard, or pull on walks. Recognize the signs and reassert calm leadership.
Samoyed Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
Choosing a Samoyed that suits you is important. Before buying, learn about the breed so you can judge correctly. This article shares tips for selecting a Samoyed.
Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs
Pseudorabies, also known as mad itch, is an acute infectious disease of dogs, cats and other livestock and wildlife caused by the pseudorabies virus. Its main features are fever, intense itching, and encephalomyelitis and neuritis.