Animal
Care Guides
A great source of information to help you understand specific diseases and conditions
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Poisoning of pet animals with carbamates and organophosphates
Carbamates and organophosphates are related toxins that affect the nervous systems of animals and humans, interfering with conduction of impulses to the heart, muscle and intestinal tract.
Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their faeces.
Hot Spots (Pyotraumatic Dermatitis)
Pyotraumatic dermatitis commonly known as “Hot Spots” are bacterial infections of the skin associated with inflammation. It can be extremely uncomfortable for the animal.
Hairballs in Cats
There’s nothing quite like the glorious feeling of stepping out of your warm bed onto a cold, squishy, slimy hairball! Perhaps we should feel flattered that our beloved feline companion has left a piece of herself as a special gift for us, but frankly, most of us would rather bond with our cats another way!
Kennel Cough
What is kennel cough? | How will I know if my dog has kennel cough? | What treatment will my dog need? | How can I prevent my dog from getting kennel cough? What is kennel cough? Infectious canine tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) is a highly contagious, infectious...
FIV & FeLV
What is FIV and FeLV? | How is FIV and FeLV spread? | How will I know if my cat has FIV or FeLV? | How do you treat a cat with FIV or FeLV? | How can I prevent my cat from contracting FIV or FeLV? | Can people become infected with FIV or FeLV? WHAT IS FIV AND FeLV?...





