Welcome to our Pet Health Library
he Pet Health Library contains information on some of the most common medical problems of dogs and cats. This information is designed to assist pet owners in better understanding their pets’ health problems.
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Canine Leptospirosis: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Canine Leptospirosis: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention Leptospirosis in Dogs – An Overview “Leptospirosis” is caused by disease-causing members of the bacterial genus Leptospira. Sudden (acute) and long-term (chronic) diseases of dogs (mainly inflammation of the
Canine Distemper Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine Distemper Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Canine Distemper Disease – An Overview Canine Distemper is a contagious disease that appears suddenly (acute) or over a moderate amount of time (known as “subacute”), characterized by
Bacterial Pneumonia in Pets
Bacterial Pneumonia in Pet Bacterial Pneumonia in Pets – An Overview Inflammation in the lung as a response to disease-causing bacteria, characterized by accumulation of inflammatory cells and fluid in the lung, conducting airways (bronchi
Emergency Pet Care: Essential Tips and Guidance
Emergency Pet Care: Essential Tips and Guidance Your Plan Should Include All Family Members The best way to protect your household from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you
Skin Ulcers in Pets
Skin Ulcers in Pets Skin Ulcers in Pets – An Overview Erosions are shallow defects in the skin, which only affect the skin’s upper layers; erosions can be quite painful, but tend to heal quickly if
Pet’s Skin Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Pet’s Skin Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Inflammation of the Skin and Muscles (Dermatomyositis) – An Overview “Dermatomyositis” is an inherited inflammatory disease of the skin, muscles, and blood vessels that develops in young collies,
Pigment Loss in Dogs & Cats
Pigment Loss in Dogs & Cats Loss of Pigmentation in Dogs & Cats Overview Disease or cosmetic condition involving loss of pigmentation of the skin and/or hair coat either by lack of pigmentation or by
Demodectic Mange in Pets
Demodectic Mange in Pets Mange (Demodectic) – An Overview An inflammatory parasitic skin disease of dogs and rarely cats, caused by a species of the mite genus, Demodex Skin disease is characterized by an increased
Itchiness in Dogs & Cats
Itchiness in Dogs & Cats Itchiness in Dogs & Cats – An Overview “Pruritus” is the medical term for itching or itchiness; it is the itching sensation that provokes the desire to scratch, rub, chew
Hair Loss without Skin Inflammation: Causes and Treatment
Hair Loss without Skin Inflammation: Causes and Treatment Hair Loss Without Inflammation of The Skin in Dogs – An Overview “Alopecia” is the medical term for hair loss Non-inflammatory alopecia is a group of uncommon
Hair Loss in Dogs (Canine Alopecia)
Hair Loss in Dogs (Canine Alopecia) Hair Loss in Dogs (Canine Alopecia)–An Overview “Alopecia” is the medical term for hair loss Hair loss is a common disorder in dogs Characterized by a complete or partial
Flea Bite Hypersensitivity & Flea Control in Pets
Flea Bite Hypersensitivity & Flea Control in Pets Flea Bite Hypersensitivity & Flea Control – Overview “Hypersensitivity” is an increased sensitivity or reaction in the skin due to the presence of a foreign substance; in