Piroplasmosis (babesiosis) of dogs: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
There are two types of Babesia that can infect dogs:
Babesia canis and Babesia vogeli, which are also known as “big babesies”.
Babesia gibsoni and Theileria annae, similar to the Babesia microti species, are called “small babesies”. Continue reading
Overheating and heat stroke in dogs and cats
Never leave a pet alone in the car while it’s hot in the street. Even if the car windows are open and it is in the shade! You will be greatly surprised how quickly a parked car can turn into a stove.
Do not do intensive workouts with your dog in hot weather. Walk your dog early in the morning and late in the evening when it’s cool outside. Continue reading
High pressure in dogs and cats: causes, symptoms, how to measure
Hypertension is primary due to the pathology of the vessels themselves (idiopathic or essential) and secondary, which arose against the background of problems from some organ or system (for example, kidneys or the hormonal system), and sometimes can occur due to the use of certain drugs. Secondary hypertension in cats and dogs is more common than primary. Continue reading
Vaccinations kittens up to a year: the scheme, price and other issues
You made an important decision and you got a kitten. It does not matter to preserve his health, you took him from a shelter for homeless animals, from friends or purchased in an elite nursery. All kittens need to perform typical procedures in order to maintain health in the most critical period of their life. Continue reading
What you need to know about diseases of the urinary tract of cats?
Despite the fact that urological syndrome (UIC) as a whole can be successfully prevented, this syndrome is often found in cats and is a big problem especially in adult animals (often in the form of urolithiasis in cats). The syndrome occurs in both sexes, but for cats, urological syndrome is a serious danger. Continue reading