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Canine parvovirus, which is usually called parvo, is a disease that normally affects puppies and sometimes older dogs. Parvo kills cells in the puppy's digestive tract, causing severe gastrointestinal problems that become the real concern in parvo...
The most common canine worms are hookworms, whipworms, heartworms, tapeworms and roundworms, with tapeworms and roundworms being the most prevalent. Roundworms are typically found in young canines and puppies and tapeworms are found generally when there...
Allergies in dogs are unpleasant for both animal and owner. Often they require intensive preventative management by a veterinarian when flareups occur. Food allergies and flea allergies are usually the culprit behind most dogs with upset stomachs or...
Helminths and protozoa are the two main types of intestinal parasites. Helminths are worms, and protozoa are one-celled organisms that multiply at a rapid rate inside the human body.
Cat seizure symptoms may come on suddenly, or there may be changes in behavior (extra meowing or pacing, for example) minutes to hours before the episode occurs. Depending on the kind of seizure, these behaviors may be the only symptoms, or the cat may...
Dogs can exhibit depression symptoms for emotional or physical reasons. If there has been some significant change in the dog's routine, environment or companionship, it can create temporary depression or anxiety. On the other hand, canine depression...
Cats can be prone to bladder conditions, and one of these conditions is bladder cancer. In older cats a recurring bout of urinary problems could be an indication of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer can cause a great deal of discomfort for your cat. Any...
Kennel cough, which may also be referred to as Bordetella, is often a combination of bacterial and viral infections that get into a dog's respiratory tract. The disease is normally about as severe and widespread as the human common cold, so you may not...
According to "The Tapeworm Threat" (Marcia King, Horse Illustrated, May 2005), tapeworms were not considered a problem in horses until the 1990s, when a test for tapeworms became available. Horses that were considered "poor keepers" (chronically...
A rabies infection (hydrophobia) is fatal to cats but it is preventable by routine immunizations against the disease. Present in the saliva of an infected animal, the rabies virus is most often transmitted through a bite. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, D.V.M...
Campylobacter is a bacterial infection that dogs can acquire through food or water. It may cause gastrointestinal symptoms that range from mild to severe, a condition called campylobacteriosis. Because of similar symptoms, dog owners may confuse...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a virus that affects young kittens and senior cats, but can occasionally affect middle-aged cats. It can occur in both indoor and outdoor cats.
Feline diabetes is an increasingly common disease. If you observe symptoms in your cat, make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will discuss symptoms you have observed, and perform a physical exam and diagnostic...
Lethargic goldfish or koi is an indication some infection has infested your pond. It is important to know and recognize the symptoms of the various afflictions that can affect your pond.
Symptoms of kidney failure in dogs can take time to become noticeable. The early symptoms may not raise significant alarm, while a combination of the clinical symptoms will present an advanced problem. Kidney failure is treatable but not irreversible.
Many people believe that they are in no danger of spreading the swine flu until symptoms appear. In reality, the Centers for Disease Control warns that symptoms may not appear for one full day after being infected. It is important to recognize...
Rabies is a virus that can be spread to a human who has been bitten by an infected animal. Human rabies infection in the United States is relatively rare because treatment and vaccines are readily available. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Dogs can experience stomach upset just like humans. A dog that is sick with a stomach virus is just plain miserable, and you want to make him as comfortable as possible. Many dogs have sensitive digestive systems, and some breeds are more prone to...
A thyroid is a small gland responsible for regulating growth and metabolism in a dog. It does this by secreting the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. If the thyroid does not make enough, disease can occur. According to "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary...
Whipworms are a type of intestinal parasite that are passed to dogs when the animal eats something with eggs or larvae on it. These parasites are found in the large intestine. They survive by consuming the dog's blood.
Giardia are small protozoan parasites that can infect cats. These small protozoa live in the cat's small intestines. Once infected, a cat will be a giardia carrier for life.
Lung cancer is rare in dogs as a stand-alone disease. In most instances, the cancer has originated in other parts of the body before appearing in the lungs. Lung cancer can affect dogs of any breed or size.
Canine Lyme disease, a prevalent condition in the northeastern United States, results from bacteria---Borrelia burgdorferi---spread by deer ticks. Young deer ticks often go unnoticed because of their small size. Therefore, you should consider the...
Lethargic symptoms in cats can be a cause for concern, depending on the extent of the symptoms and the amount of time that has passed. If your cat seems to show the signs of lethargy, you should take him to the vet as quickly as possible for examination.
Arthritis is a common, chronic condition that affects dogs of all breeds, although being overweight will aggravate the condition. According to the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook," the three types of dog arthritis are osteoarthritis, immune...
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