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What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
Can Cat Hookworms Infect Humans?
Hookworm is a tiny nematode about 1-2 mm long living in the duodenum of the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal wall with six hook-like teeth and feeds mainly on blood, causing anemia in cats. Hookworm is relatively common in dogs, less in cats.
Cat Trichomoniasis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline trichomoniasis is an internal parasite infection, and it can become serious. Here are the symptoms and treatment of Tritrichomonas in cats.
Diseases Dogs Easily Catch in Autumn
After autumn, big day-night temperature swings, cold/flu season; low immunity hurts people; same for dogs - owners beware.
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.
Can Feline AIDS Be Cured?
Feline AIDS (FIV) attacks a cat's immune system via bite saliva and is not transmissible to people. There's no cure, but with good care many cats live a normal lifespan. Prevention means avoiding fights and isolating infected cats.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Symptoms of Leptospirosis in Dogs
Leptospirosis spreads via infected urine, tissue, or contaminated water and soil - an acute zoonosis.
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.
What Are the Symptoms of Rabies
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia or "mad dog disease," is an acute contagious zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus, mainly showing excitement and paralysis. This article explains what the symptoms of rabies look like.