Yes—they’re actually two names for the same disease. 🐾 Feline panleukopenia, also commonly called feline distemper, is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral illness in cats. It’s caused by …
🧬 Key Facts 📊 Estimated Prevalence 🧼 Risk Factors 🛡️ Reducing Risk So, while infection is possible, especially in outdoor or raw-fed cats, the actual risk of transmission to humans …
😺 Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects a cat’s upper respiratory tract and mouth. Here’s how cats typically become infected: 🧪 Modes of Transmission 🐾 …
The symptoms of canine distemper vary depending on the infection stage, virus virulence, and the dog’s immunity, mainly affecting the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems. Specific manifestations are as follows:Initial …
Canine infectious hepatitis is caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1). 🦠 This virus targets the liver and can also affect other organs like the kidneys and eyes. It’s distinct …
⏱️ The incubation period of canine parvovirus is typically 3 to 7 days after exposure. During this time: Once this phase ends, symptoms tend to appear suddenly and severely, especially …
All three viruses pose significant health risks to cats, especially in multi-cat environments (e.g., shelters, catteries).
These three viruses are all serious threats to dogs, but they differ in how they affect the body, how deadly they are, and how easily they spread.
Cat fecal occult blood test is like a “microscope” for intestinal health, which is especially important for kittens and elderly cats.
If your dog is exhibiting any signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, or dark stools, it may need a fecal occult blood test to check for internal bleeding. Common Symptoms to …
