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Cat Scratch Disease: A Zoonosis You Should Know
Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection from Bartonella henselae, passed mainly by a cat's scratch or bite. Cats carry it without symptoms, but people can develop a red bump, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, yet antibiotics help when symptoms are strong. Wash any scratch well, and see a doctor if signs appear—especially for children and the immunocompromised.
Why Are My Cat’s Eyes Always Wet?
Constant wetness at a cat's eye corners is usually harmless tear pooling—after waking, mild dust, or the narrow tear ducts of flat-faced breeds like Exotics and Persians. But it can also signal conjunctivitis, keratitis, a blocked tear duct, or irritating fur. Yellow-green pus, swelling, or sneezing with poor appetite means a vet visit. Start with gentle cleaning and a few days of observation.
How to Choose a Reliable, Budget-Friendly Dog Dewormer
Owners often swing between over-priced imports and risky unlicensed bargains—both can harm the dog. Deworming is non-negotiable: internal worms steal nutrition and damage the gut, while heartworm stays silent until it is serious, and external pests spread disease to people too. This guide explains why deworming matters, the active ingredients by parasite type (including the Collie warning on ivermectin), and how to choose and use a product safely—spectrum, convenience, credentials, correct dosing, and the myths that lead owners astray.
What are some cute and affordable dog breeds?
Before choosing a dog, think about what suits you and your life. Shelters are a great low-cost option—many dogs there are vaccinated and neutered, and adopting an adult skips the fragile puppy stage.
Cat Cold vs. Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu): What’s the Difference?
Feline herpesvirus (cat flu / infectious rhinotracheitis) is a serious, potentially fatal respiratory disease with fever, eye inflammation, and high mortality in kittens, while an ordinary cat cold causes mild sneezing and clear discharge. Vaccination and lysine supplementation help prevent it.
Myths About Spaying and Neutering Your Dog
Pet neutering is long debated; people find reasons to skip it. Is it good or bad for cats and dogs, and what myths exist? Let's look together.
How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Cat in Greece?
Keeping a pet is a long-term commitment of time, energy, and money. This breakdown estimates the lifetime cost of raising an average-sized ordinary cat in Greece, from kitten to senior.
How to Choose the Right Cat to Raise
Raising a cat means welcoming her as family and caring responsibly for life. Before fate arrives, we cannot know if she fits; to avoid later mismatch, here is how to pick your cat.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Depressed
Cat depression can be hard to diagnose and may arise from many causes. Here is what to know.
How to Welcome a Second Cat
Bringing a second cat home is exciting, but introducing the newcomer to your resident cat is a real skill. Done right, they become companions; done wrong, it causes stress and illness.