Coccidia Lives in the Intestines of Cats and Dogs and Causes Watery Diarrhea
What on Earth are Coccidia? Coccidia are single-celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same way that worms are, but coccidia are not worms and are not susceptible to deworming medications. They are also not visible to the naked eye. Coccidia infection causes a watery diarrhea […]
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – what every cat owner should know
Feline coronavirus infection is required for FIP, which is a mutated form. Coronavirus is a common infectious agent, especially in multi-cat households and catteries. It is shed from infected cats in the feces, can persist in the environment for several days, and infects other cats via inhalation or ingestion. In the majority of infected cats, […]
Infectious Anemia in Cats
(Also called feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis, infection by Hemobartonella felis, infection by Mycoplasma haemofelis, by Mycoplasma haemominutum, or by Mycoplasma turicensis) Parasitic organisms survive by attaching themselves to a host and using the host’s body to thrive, generally at the host’s expense. Parasites find themselves protected from the harsh temperature and moisture changes of the external world when they […]
Dementia in Senior Dogs
Like people, some older dogs develop cognitive behavior issues, which include difficulties with spatial orientation (a sense of direction while moving around); memory issues, learning, housetraining; and difficulty in recognizing and reacting to human family members. Pet owners have long been frustrated by age-related behavior changes, including house-training problems, apparent memory loss, disorientation, confusion, staring, […]
Ibuprofen / Advil is Very Toxic to Dogs and Cats
Do not give ibuprofen to a dog without specific dosing instructions from your veterinarian. NEVER give ibuprofen to a cat under any circumstance! Ibuprofen (brand name Advil) has been available as a human pain reliever for some time, and has been prescribed for all manner of human aches and pains as well as for other […]
The Cause behind the Tremor…
Dogs often are seen for tremoring or shivering. The patient can be any age or any size. Tremors can involve only certain muscles or body areas or the entire dog. Finding the reason behind tremors is tricky as tremoring occurs for many reasons. First, think about normal reasons for shivering. Such as: cold frightened asleep […]
Rhinitis in Dogs and Cats
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose. (If the lining of the sinuses is inflamed, it’s called sinusitis. If both the nose and sinuses are affected, it is rhino-sinusitis.) Rhinitis can occur by itself or as part of an upper respiratory illness/infection. Rhinitis can be mild, with just a bit of […]
Fractures in Dogs and Cats
If this article has caught your attention, it may be that your pet has had the misfortune of suffering a fractured bone. This is a traumatic experience for both you and your pet, and there are a few things you should know to help both of you make the best of a bad situation! First, […]
Demodectic Mange in Cats
Demodex mites are normal residents of the skin in virtually all mammal species. For the most part, they live in the hair follicles, don’t cause issues and are not able to spread to another host, much less cross to another species. The cat’s main mite is called Demodex cati. There are two other demodex mites that the cat […]
Coccidia Is an Intestinal Parasite of Cats and Dogs
What are Coccidia? Coccidia are single-celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same way that worms are, but coccidia are not worms and are not susceptible to deworming medications. They are also not visible to the naked eye. Coccidia infection causes a watery diarrhea that is […]