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Is Toxoplasmosis Really That Scary?
Toxoplasma is a zoonotic disease with a very wide host range; infection rates in both humans and animals are high. Pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and lab animals can all be infected.
FIP: Most Obvious Symptoms and Treatment
FIP is among the scariest cat diseases; once caught, the cure rate is under 5%, with no specific drug. Most vets can only use supportive care to prolong life, and some even suggest euthanasia when the cat is in extreme pain. What kind of virus is this, and what can we do to prevent it?
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.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis, also called canine fox fever, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Campylobacter jejuni that mainly presents as diarrhea.
Symptoms of Canine Parainfluenza Virus Infection
Canine parainfluenza virus infection is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the parainfluenza virus, with main clinical features of fever, nasal discharge and cough, along with catarrhal rhinitis and bronchitis. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
Transmission Routes of Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis spreads through the digestive tract, the placenta, respiratory contact, and external parasites. Secretions and excretions from sick dogs and recovering carriers stay infectious and must be handled carefully. Here is how the disease spreads and what symptoms to watch for.
What to Do When a Neutered Male Cat Eliminates Outside the Litter Box
It is common for a male cat to eliminate outside the litter box after neutering, but if the behavior persists you should address it. The main causes are leftover hormones, established habits, surgical stress, or incomplete neutering, and most cases improve with retraining, odor removal, and reassurance.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rabbit Conjunctivitis
Rabbit conjunctivitis comes from dirty housing, dust, bacteria, or vitamin A deficiency. Symptoms: red, swollen corners, tearing, congestion, white pus; severe cases blind. Treatment is consistent eye cleaning and drops until recovery.
If Your Cat Keeps Scratching Its Ears and Biting Its Tail, Does It Have Skin Disease?
Persistent ear-scratching and tail-biting often signals skin disease — commonly mites, fleas, fungus, or allergies. Prevent it with regular grooming, a dry clean coat after bathing, a sanitized living space, and scheduled internal and external deworming.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection, a contagious respiratory disease and the agent of mycoplasma pneumonia. Treat promptly if infected. Here we explain the symptoms.