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What to Do When Your Cat Has Allergies
Cats can be allergic too, much like humans: when a foreign substance entering the body is recognized as harmful, immune cells fight it. If there is too much, the fight is fierce and causes red, swollen bumps. The most common cat allergen is food.
Feline Stress Response: Treatment and How Dangerous It Is
Nowadays more and more people are keeping cats and like to film interaction videos to share online. But whether you are a seasoned cat owner or a beginner, you should learn how to care for cats scientifically.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.
Three Common Dog Illnesses in Autumn and Winter
Cooler months bring three common threats: colds, bronchitis and gastroenteritis. Know the signs, keep your dog warm and dry, and consult a vet if symptoms linger or worsen.
Feline Hepatitis and Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline hepatitis and feline gastroenteritis are different conditions. Feline hepatitis is caused by viruses, parasites, immune-mediated factors and the like, and may involve the bile ducts, forming cholangiohepatitis. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that leads to vomiting and diarrhea, mainly caused by Escherichia coli and Campylobacter infections; other causes include stress, overeating, and sudden temperature changes.
Why Can’t Dogs Stop Eating Poop?
Coprophagia is rooted in instinct — wolves re-digest fresh feces to kill parasite eggs — and in survival. It isn't a nutrient deficiency, so the best fix is simply keeping dogs away from stool.
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 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.
What Is Canine Parvovirus Infection
Canine parvovirus infection is a viral infectious disease caused by canine parvovirus, characterized by hemorrhagic enteritis or non-suppurative myocarditis. It spreads quickly and has a high mortality rate.
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.