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Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
What to Do When Your Cat Goes Bald in Patches
Thinning fur on a cat's head or cheeks is usually normal, caused by scent glands at work and a sign of affection. Rule out skin disease first, and see a vet if shedding spreads to the ears or face.
How to Know If Your Dog Likes You
Dogs show affection in many quiet and obvious ways, from watching your every move to greeting you at the door and comforting you when you are down. Learning to read these signals helps you understand just how much your dog loves you.
Can an Indoor Cat That Never Meets Other Cats Still Get Fleas?
An indoor-only cat can still get fleas, because owners may carry flea eggs home on shoes and clothing from the outside world. Watch for itching and hair loss, treat the cat and the home together, and keep up regular preventive deworming.
Feline Stomatitis: The Complete Guide
Feline stomatitis is a painful, relapsing inflammation of the whole mouth — gums, oral mucosa, and pharynx — driven by an over-active immune response to plaque and viruses like calicivirus. Signs run from foul drooling and weight loss to a cat that stops grooming and hides in pain; treatment pairs steroids and antibiotics with dental cleaning, and extracting the premolars and molars resolves or greatly eases symptoms in roughly two-thirds of cats.
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.
What to Do After a Dog Is Poisoned
If a dog shows signs of poisoning, it should be taken to the veterinary hospital immediately.
What Are Ear Mites? A Confession from an Ear Mite
Hello, we are ear mites. Humans call us ear scabies mites, and the British call us Otodectes cynotis.
Why Are Puppies Prone to Low Blood Sugar?
Puppies are the most likely dogs to develop hypoglycemia, and diet is the main reason. Learn why they are at risk, the signs to watch, and how to respond and feed them well.