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Common Dog Diseases and Their Treatment
Christy asked:
Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether dogs actually have an ailment. Since not everyone takes their dog to the vet on a regular basis, I figured it would be helpful to know more about dog health, recognize symptoms and detect diseases at an early stage.
One of the most common dog diseases I’ve read about is distemper, which is a viral infection. If your dog suffers from diarrhea, fever, heavy nasal discharge and coughing, then your dog may have possibly been infected by another animal. Distemper is a really fatal disease, and unfortunately, all we can do is prevent it and protect our pets from it through proper vaccination.
The Parvovirus attacks a dog’s intestinal tract, making it more prone to an infection. Symptoms of a gastrointestinal infection are vomiting, diarrhea where the discharge has a foul smell and is often with blood. The virus can also attack the cardiac system, in which case the dog will have difficulty breathing (caused by an inflammation of heart muscles). If you suspect that your pet has been infected by the Parvovirus, contact your vet immediately so he can initiate the treatment right away. This virus can manifest symptoms within just a few hours, which also means though that if left undetected even for just a couple of days, the results could be fatal.
One common respiratory disease among canines is the Kennel cough. It is a type of bronchitis that is caused by a complex of infections that dogs can be exposed to when kept in areas with poor air circulation and warm air. Again, vaccination is the best way to keep your dog from being infected. But once you suspect that your dog may already have the Kennel cough, you should take your pet to the vet where it will be given proper antibiotics. Your dog may also be given cough suppressants to give your dog relief from constant coughing while recovering from the infection.
Lastly, the following are some symptoms that when manifested, it means you’ve got no time to lose in asking your vet for help:
Vomiting or Diarrhea – especially when discharge is bloody
Difficulty ********* – bloody urine, loss of appetite
Unusual eye conditions – blinking more than normal, scratching or rubbing the eyes
Foul discharge – inflamed skin, excessive licking of wounds (especially old wounds)
Physical trauma – difficulty with movement, difficulty urinating, coughing
The one thing that all complications in dog health have is that they can all be prevented with proper pet care, meaning getting your dog the vaccinations he needs at the right age and at the proper intervals. Another thing is that pet care is especially important when your pet is still at a young age, because this is when even minor infections can bring your pet’s life in danger.
I personally find that knowing what to look for and what to do when you find something takes a lot of worries from my head since I’m not able to take my puppies to the vet on a regular basis.
Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether dogs actually have an ailment. Since not everyone takes their dog to the vet on a regular basis, I figured it would be helpful to know more about dog health, recognize symptoms and detect diseases at an early stage.
One of the most common dog diseases I’ve read about is distemper, which is a viral infection. If your dog suffers from diarrhea, fever, heavy nasal discharge and coughing, then your dog may have possibly been infected by another animal. Distemper is a really fatal disease, and unfortunately, all we can do is prevent it and protect our pets from it through proper vaccination.
The Parvovirus attacks a dog’s intestinal tract, making it more prone to an infection. Symptoms of a gastrointestinal infection are vomiting, diarrhea where the discharge has a foul smell and is often with blood. The virus can also attack the cardiac system, in which case the dog will have difficulty breathing (caused by an inflammation of heart muscles). If you suspect that your pet has been infected by the Parvovirus, contact your vet immediately so he can initiate the treatment right away. This virus can manifest symptoms within just a few hours, which also means though that if left undetected even for just a couple of days, the results could be fatal.
One common respiratory disease among canines is the Kennel cough. It is a type of bronchitis that is caused by a complex of infections that dogs can be exposed to when kept in areas with poor air circulation and warm air. Again, vaccination is the best way to keep your dog from being infected. But once you suspect that your dog may already have the Kennel cough, you should take your pet to the vet where it will be given proper antibiotics. Your dog may also be given cough suppressants to give your dog relief from constant coughing while recovering from the infection.
Lastly, the following are some symptoms that when manifested, it means you’ve got no time to lose in asking your vet for help:
Vomiting or Diarrhea – especially when discharge is bloody
Difficulty ********* – bloody urine, loss of appetite
Unusual eye conditions – blinking more than normal, scratching or rubbing the eyes
Foul discharge – inflamed skin, excessive licking of wounds (especially old wounds)
Physical trauma – difficulty with movement, difficulty urinating, coughing
The one thing that all complications in dog health have is that they can all be prevented with proper pet care, meaning getting your dog the vaccinations he needs at the right age and at the proper intervals. Another thing is that pet care is especially important when your pet is still at a young age, because this is when even minor infections can bring your pet’s life in danger.
I personally find that knowing what to look for and what to do when you find something takes a lot of worries from my head since I’m not able to take my puppies to the vet on a regular basis.
Common Dog Diseases, Illnesses and Conditions
Subasree asked:
Like all pet animals, dogs too are prone to lots of diseases. To keep the dogs free from the diseases, they should be understood first and accordingly treated well with the assistance of the veterinarian. Some of the common dog diseases are discussed below:
Rabies: Rabies is a very common dog disease caused by a virus affecting the central nervous system of the dog. Rabies is known to be spread through saliva. There are several stages observed in the dogs. In the first stage the dogs are seen with a behavior change, in the second stage the dogs become very violent and in the third stage body parts of the dogs stop coordinating with each other. There is no cure till now for this deadly disease.
Bloat: This is a serious condition of the dog. The stomach of the dog gets twisted, which is due to over eating. The symptoms of bloat are restlessness and depression combined with dry heaves.
Distemper: It is considered to be the worst dog disease worldwide. This leads to fatal condition of the puppies up to 80 percent and adult dogs up to 50 percent. The common symptoms of this disease are congestion in the chest, coughing, diarrhea, gunky eyes, nasal discharge etc. At later stages it affects the nervous system of the dogs leading to paralysis. It is a highly contagious dog disease. It can be transmitted from the ***** of the infected dog. This dog disease too does not have any cure.
Parvovirus: It is a very contagious disease affecting the intestinal tract of the dogs. It is also said to affect the heart of the dogs. The symptoms of this disease are severe diarrhea, depression, decrease of appetite. The feacel matter of the dog is found to be in a different color with blood stains. The symptoms appear within hours of the infestation and can even kill the dog within 2 to 3 days of infection. Hence, it is considered as a deadly disease.
Kennel Cough: It is very common among dogs. It is a kind of respiratory disease. This can be easily treated.
Canine Viral Hepatitis. This disease affects the liver, kidney and the blood vessels of the dogs. The common symptoms are profuse thirst, vomiting, hemorrhages, loss of appetite etc. This virus too spreads through the faeces of the dogs.
Leptospirosis: This disease is caused by bacteria and, even human beings get affected by the bacteria. There are several species of bacteria found to produce the disease in dogs. The common symptoms include lethargy, fever, kidney inflammation, clotting of blood and conjunctivitis. In more chronic conditions it can produce pneumonia, intestinal inflammation and jaundice.
Heartworm: Heartworms are a kind of parasites which multiply and grow, causing infection in the chambers of the heart and arteries of the lungs. The symptoms may start with mild cough, fatigue and lethargy. If it is not treated properly it can lead to congestive heart failure.
Retinal Dysplasia: Abnormal development of the retina is the disorder. This is very common in most of the dog breeds. The minor forms lead to vision problems and the acute forms leads to total blindness in dogs. Cataract can also accompany with this disorder.
Like all pet animals, dogs too are prone to lots of diseases. To keep the dogs free from the diseases, they should be understood first and accordingly treated well with the assistance of the veterinarian. Some of the common dog diseases are discussed below:
Rabies: Rabies is a very common dog disease caused by a virus affecting the central nervous system of the dog. Rabies is known to be spread through saliva. There are several stages observed in the dogs. In the first stage the dogs are seen with a behavior change, in the second stage the dogs become very violent and in the third stage body parts of the dogs stop coordinating with each other. There is no cure till now for this deadly disease.
Bloat: This is a serious condition of the dog. The stomach of the dog gets twisted, which is due to over eating. The symptoms of bloat are restlessness and depression combined with dry heaves.
Distemper: It is considered to be the worst dog disease worldwide. This leads to fatal condition of the puppies up to 80 percent and adult dogs up to 50 percent. The common symptoms of this disease are congestion in the chest, coughing, diarrhea, gunky eyes, nasal discharge etc. At later stages it affects the nervous system of the dogs leading to paralysis. It is a highly contagious dog disease. It can be transmitted from the ***** of the infected dog. This dog disease too does not have any cure.
Parvovirus: It is a very contagious disease affecting the intestinal tract of the dogs. It is also said to affect the heart of the dogs. The symptoms of this disease are severe diarrhea, depression, decrease of appetite. The feacel matter of the dog is found to be in a different color with blood stains. The symptoms appear within hours of the infestation and can even kill the dog within 2 to 3 days of infection. Hence, it is considered as a deadly disease.
Kennel Cough: It is very common among dogs. It is a kind of respiratory disease. This can be easily treated.
Canine Viral Hepatitis. This disease affects the liver, kidney and the blood vessels of the dogs. The common symptoms are profuse thirst, vomiting, hemorrhages, loss of appetite etc. This virus too spreads through the faeces of the dogs.
Leptospirosis: This disease is caused by bacteria and, even human beings get affected by the bacteria. There are several species of bacteria found to produce the disease in dogs. The common symptoms include lethargy, fever, kidney inflammation, clotting of blood and conjunctivitis. In more chronic conditions it can produce pneumonia, intestinal inflammation and jaundice.
Heartworm: Heartworms are a kind of parasites which multiply and grow, causing infection in the chambers of the heart and arteries of the lungs. The symptoms may start with mild cough, fatigue and lethargy. If it is not treated properly it can lead to congestive heart failure.
Retinal Dysplasia: Abnormal development of the retina is the disorder. This is very common in most of the dog breeds. The minor forms lead to vision problems and the acute forms leads to total blindness in dogs. Cataract can also accompany with this disorder.
Pet Eye Health – What to Look for
Brian Jenkins asked:
Keeping eyes healthy is important both for pets and humans. The area around the eyes as well as the eyes themselves is a very sensitive area. The cleaner this area is kept the more likely an animal’s eye will stay healthy. Your pet’s eyes are crucial to their safety and well-being. There are many substances and conditions that can threaten your pet’s eye health and understanding the signs of certain problems can help you anticipate and treat these problems before they permanently affect your pet’s vision.
Red Eyes
Red eyes can signal many different inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases ranging from conjunctivitis to glaucoma. The most common conditions associated with your pet’s red eyes are below.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye. It’s the most common eye disease in all domestic animals, and it has a number of causes. Conjunctivitis might be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, by a parasite (like ticks) and by allergies. Ticks in particular can transmit a number of parasites that can cause conjunctivitis.
Treatment for conjunctivitis includes keeping the eye clean and eliminating the cause of the inflammation.
Dogs with allergies and purebred cats are most prone to conjunctivitis.
Keratitis
Keratitis causes superficial blood vessels and pigmentation on the eye. It can decrease vision if left untreated. It is a common eye disorder, especially among German shepherds, and the redness is often accompanied by a thick, ropy mucous discharge from the eyes. In severe and chronic cases, the eye surface becomes infiltrated with blood vessels, and may harden because of long term irritation. There may also be ulceration of the eye tissue due to keratitis.
Treatment of keratitis includes tear stimulants and anti-inflammatory medicines. Eye ulcers may require surgical repair.
Most external eye diseases are treated with antibacterial eye drops that must be applied several times a day. Newer technologies that treat eye infections in dogs include a bioadhesive ophthalmic drug insert which can be placed in the eye to avoid the daily treatment and make compliance with treatment easier.
Cherry Eye
Cherry Eye is a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. It is most common among young dogs, especially Pekingese, bulldogs, beagles and cocker spaniels. The gland becomes infected, irritated and inflamed.
Treatment for cherry eye is surgical replacement of the gland.
Scleritis
Scleritis is inflammation of the opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball. It may result from parasitic disease like Lyme disease or toxoplasmosis. Untreated, it can result in the loss of the eye. The red area around the eye may develop suddenly, and is usually hard, lumpy and immovable.
Treatment of scleritis is often topical steroids.
Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract or tear ducts. It usually results from an underlying disease. Your pet may show signs of eye pain, overflowing tears, sensitivity to light, eyelid spasms and small pupils. Left untreated, it can damage vision and lead to glaucoma. It can also be the first symptom of a more serious, life-threatening disease.
Treatment for uveitis is dependent on the underlying cause.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an elevation of pressure in the eyeball. Just like in humans, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness. Signs of glaucoma include large pupils, cloudy pupils and redness.
Treatment for acute glaucoma should be started immediately and should be directed toward rapidly reducing the pressure before permanent damage occurs.
Breeds most prone to glaucoma are American cocker spaniels, bassets, wire fox terriers, Boston terriers, Siberian huskies, cairn terriers, chow chows, Norwegian elk hounds and miniature poodles.
Cataracts
Cataracts are white spots in the lenses of the eye that impair vision and cause blindness. Cataracts may be genetic, or they may be caused by diabetes mellitus, or by infections like canine herpes, canine parovirus-2 and canine adenovirus-1. They may also be caused by injury to the eye, poor nutrition, radiation therapy or toxins.
Treatment of cataracts is surgical removal if they significantly impair vision.
There are a number of breeds that may inherit a tendency to develop cataracts. They include Miniature Schnauzer, Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Siberian Husky, American Cocker Spaniel, Old English sheepdog, Standard Poodle, Welsh Springer Spaniel and German Shepherd Dog.
Bleeding in the eye
Bleeding in the eye is usually the result of injury or inflammation. Treatment for the condition depends on the cause.
Herpes viral conjunctivitis
Herpes viral conjunctivitis is extremely common in young kittens, especially those who are dealing with other stresses to their system like fleas, environmental cold and poor nutrition. Outdoor kittens, feral kittens and kittens in shelters are especially prone to feline conjunctivitis.
Watery eyes
Watery eyes have many causes. One of the more common is entropion, a condition where the lashes turn inward. The treatment is to clean the eyes carefully with a wet cotton pad and remove any debris from the corner of the eye. The tendency to watery eyes caused by hair and lashes in the eye can best be treated by keeping the top knot tidy in breads with top knots.
Trichiasis
Trichiasis is a condition that causes some lashes to grow inward and rub on the surface of the eye. It can eventually cause scarring of the cornea and lead to vision loss.
Treatment for trichiasis is surgical removal of the abnormal lashes.
Jaundice
Jaundice is yellowness in the whites of the eyes. There are many causes for jaundice, and your pet should be seen by a vet to determine the underlying cause. Some possible causes include hepatitis, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, gallstones, anemia, medications and viral infections.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the disease.
Keeping eyes healthy is important both for pets and humans. The area around the eyes as well as the eyes themselves is a very sensitive area. The cleaner this area is kept the more likely an animal’s eye will stay healthy. Your pet’s eyes are crucial to their safety and well-being. There are many substances and conditions that can threaten your pet’s eye health and understanding the signs of certain problems can help you anticipate and treat these problems before they permanently affect your pet’s vision.
Red Eyes
Red eyes can signal many different inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases ranging from conjunctivitis to glaucoma. The most common conditions associated with your pet’s red eyes are below.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye. It’s the most common eye disease in all domestic animals, and it has a number of causes. Conjunctivitis might be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, by a parasite (like ticks) and by allergies. Ticks in particular can transmit a number of parasites that can cause conjunctivitis.
Treatment for conjunctivitis includes keeping the eye clean and eliminating the cause of the inflammation.
Dogs with allergies and purebred cats are most prone to conjunctivitis.
Keratitis
Keratitis causes superficial blood vessels and pigmentation on the eye. It can decrease vision if left untreated. It is a common eye disorder, especially among German shepherds, and the redness is often accompanied by a thick, ropy mucous discharge from the eyes. In severe and chronic cases, the eye surface becomes infiltrated with blood vessels, and may harden because of long term irritation. There may also be ulceration of the eye tissue due to keratitis.
Treatment of keratitis includes tear stimulants and anti-inflammatory medicines. Eye ulcers may require surgical repair.
Most external eye diseases are treated with antibacterial eye drops that must be applied several times a day. Newer technologies that treat eye infections in dogs include a bioadhesive ophthalmic drug insert which can be placed in the eye to avoid the daily treatment and make compliance with treatment easier.
Cherry Eye
Cherry Eye is a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. It is most common among young dogs, especially Pekingese, bulldogs, beagles and cocker spaniels. The gland becomes infected, irritated and inflamed.
Treatment for cherry eye is surgical replacement of the gland.
Scleritis
Scleritis is inflammation of the opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball. It may result from parasitic disease like Lyme disease or toxoplasmosis. Untreated, it can result in the loss of the eye. The red area around the eye may develop suddenly, and is usually hard, lumpy and immovable.
Treatment of scleritis is often topical steroids.
Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract or tear ducts. It usually results from an underlying disease. Your pet may show signs of eye pain, overflowing tears, sensitivity to light, eyelid spasms and small pupils. Left untreated, it can damage vision and lead to glaucoma. It can also be the first symptom of a more serious, life-threatening disease.
Treatment for uveitis is dependent on the underlying cause.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an elevation of pressure in the eyeball. Just like in humans, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness. Signs of glaucoma include large pupils, cloudy pupils and redness.
Treatment for acute glaucoma should be started immediately and should be directed toward rapidly reducing the pressure before permanent damage occurs.
Breeds most prone to glaucoma are American cocker spaniels, bassets, wire fox terriers, Boston terriers, Siberian huskies, cairn terriers, chow chows, Norwegian elk hounds and miniature poodles.
Cataracts
Cataracts are white spots in the lenses of the eye that impair vision and cause blindness. Cataracts may be genetic, or they may be caused by diabetes mellitus, or by infections like canine herpes, canine parovirus-2 and canine adenovirus-1. They may also be caused by injury to the eye, poor nutrition, radiation therapy or toxins.
Treatment of cataracts is surgical removal if they significantly impair vision.
There are a number of breeds that may inherit a tendency to develop cataracts. They include Miniature Schnauzer, Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Siberian Husky, American Cocker Spaniel, Old English sheepdog, Standard Poodle, Welsh Springer Spaniel and German Shepherd Dog.
Bleeding in the eye
Bleeding in the eye is usually the result of injury or inflammation. Treatment for the condition depends on the cause.
Herpes viral conjunctivitis
Herpes viral conjunctivitis is extremely common in young kittens, especially those who are dealing with other stresses to their system like fleas, environmental cold and poor nutrition. Outdoor kittens, feral kittens and kittens in shelters are especially prone to feline conjunctivitis.
Watery eyes
Watery eyes have many causes. One of the more common is entropion, a condition where the lashes turn inward. The treatment is to clean the eyes carefully with a wet cotton pad and remove any debris from the corner of the eye. The tendency to watery eyes caused by hair and lashes in the eye can best be treated by keeping the top knot tidy in breads with top knots.
Trichiasis
Trichiasis is a condition that causes some lashes to grow inward and rub on the surface of the eye. It can eventually cause scarring of the cornea and lead to vision loss.
Treatment for trichiasis is surgical removal of the abnormal lashes.
Jaundice
Jaundice is yellowness in the whites of the eyes. There are many causes for jaundice, and your pet should be seen by a vet to determine the underlying cause. Some possible causes include hepatitis, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, gallstones, anemia, medications and viral infections.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the disease.
Your dog's eyes are the vehicle in which they experience life
Frank Will asked:
Your dog’s eyes are the vehicle in which they experience life. It is also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of their body, and yet one of the most complex and detailed mechanisms in their body.
Vitamins and Minerals should be a staple in your dog’s diet to help protect their eyesight. Vitamins C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and Zinc are all excellent sources of nutrients to help your dogs’ eyes.
Lutein, an antioxidant, belongs to the carotenoid family, and is a highly concentrated in the macula, a small area of the retina that is responsible for central vision as well as high visual acuity. Your dogs eyes will benefit from the high levels of antioxidants such as these vitamins and minerals can provide. Your dog’s eyes are better at seeing peripherally than you are, but their close up vision is not quite as sharp as yours.
The placement of eyes in dogs allows them better wide angle vision, but limits vision to depth perception and close up vision. This is caused by a minimal overlap of the two eyes.
Dog eyes are also better adapted to see in dim light and even near darkness, as they have an abundance of light-sensitive cells (referred to as rods), in their retina’s that help them detect motion. However, dogs can not see a full spectrum of colors.
The belief that they are colorblind in not entirely true, they just can’t see all of the colors.
Dogs eyes are perhaps their most attractive and expression feature. But they are also very complex organs that are very susceptible to injury as well as disease.
You should constantly be on guard for several warning signs that these delicate organs will show if something is wrong.
Some of the warning signs in your dog’s eyes include discharge, redness or cloudiness, and squinting, which are the most prevalent signs of an eye disease or an injury. If your dog suddenly starts bumping into objects, this could be an early sign of vision loss.
Your dog does not have an effective or a safe way of keeping their eyes clean. They will often try to clean their eyes with their paws (that have claws), or rub against something to try to clean their eyes. Both can be dangerous and cause injury to your dog’s eyes. Healthy eyes in dogs should be moist and totally clear of any swelling, redness, or any type of mucus. Your dog’s eyes are way too precious to their healthy life not to take notice. If something seems abnormal, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.
The aging process can cause clouding in your dogs eyes, but to be on the safe side you should still have your veterinarian check them just to make sure the clouding is not caused by cataracts.
There are a myriad of diseases than can affect your dog’s eyes such as disease of the eyelid, diseases of the lens and the cornea of the eyes, and glaucoma. Diseases of the eyelid that can affect your dog’s eyes include Cherry eye, Conjunctivitis, Entropion, and Cherry eye.
Cherry eye is where the nictitating membrane (basically a third eyelid) tear gland protrudes outward causing the appearance of a bright red bulge on the corner (usually the inside corner) , thus the term “cherry eye”.
While surgery can correct this condition by repositioning it, removal of this third eyelid may cause a decreased tear production capability, which could do can even more harm to the eyes. Entropion, conversely, causes the eyelid to roll inward, actually scratching to the cornea.
Entropion is most common in dogs that are prone by heredity to have wrinkled ****** appearances.
By the eyelid rolling outward, in addition to the scratching concerns, it also can cause the creation of pouches which in turn will collect tears, and this affect can deny your dog of the needed lubrication which is valuable to their eyesight. This disease can also be corrected by surgery. However, the most common eyelid disease (and eye problem) is Conjunctivitis which is inflammation of the membranes that line your pets eyelids and the white part of your pets eye.
Redness to eyes, a constant squinting, and even a slight discharge are warning signs. Irritants that can cause this inflammation are second hand smoke, dust, especially if you live in very dry climates, scratches, and finally infection. There are several very good types of eye ointments and drops that can help with Conjunctivitis.
Diseases of the cornea in your dog’s eyes caused by scratches or abrasions are also very common, especially in dog breeds that have large or bulging eyes. Foreign bodies can and often do stick to the eyes of dogs, but the most common cause of damage to the cornea will be by the dog itself something they did.
By trying to clean their own eyes, your dog may actually scratch the cornea, and than continue to cause more damage by continuing this process because of the discomfort.
Disease of the lens of your dog’s eyes will most likely be caused by cataracts. Cataracts most often are inherited by certain breeds, but could also be caused by diabetes in your dog.
Breeds that are the most prone to inheriting Cataracts are Labradors, Schnauzers, Huskies, and than smaller some breeds such as Poodles and Cocker Spaniels.
While Cataracts are most often a result of aging, in breeds that are more prone, they can hit at any age. The warning signs of cataracts, much like diseases of the eyelids, will be clouding in the eyes. Glaucoma may be the largest threat to your dog’s eyes as it can cause partial or full blindness in your pet. Glaucoma is a result of increased eye pressure by fluid build ups in the eyes. It is also an inherited eye disease affecting the same breeds as Cataracts. Signs to watch for with this eye disease are a sudden sensitivity to light, swelling of the eyes, pain by your dog if you touch the area around their eyes, excessive redness and or tearing, and cloudiness. There is currently no known treatment for this disease.
Preventing eye disease in your pet is a lot of just plain out common sense. Keeping the hair out of their eyes to prevent scratching, and trimming their hair can go along ways in prevention, especially in breeds such as Maltese, Lhasa Apso, and Pekingese where skin fold near the eyes. Constant cleaning of your dog’s eyes with sterile eyewash or eye wipes to pull out any debris, any mucus, and any foreign bodies will help prevent infection. Bacteria can form very easily on mucus.
Applying a protective ointment under the tip eyelid before any kind of treatment or even bathing, will help to protect your dogs eyes, as even the so called “tearless” shampoos can cause irritation if too much shampoo is applies and it is not rinsed out soon enough.
Several of the articles that I have written can be seen on my website,
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Your dog’s eyes are the vehicle in which they experience life. It is also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of their body, and yet one of the most complex and detailed mechanisms in their body.
Vitamins and Minerals should be a staple in your dog’s diet to help protect their eyesight. Vitamins C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and Zinc are all excellent sources of nutrients to help your dogs’ eyes.
Lutein, an antioxidant, belongs to the carotenoid family, and is a highly concentrated in the macula, a small area of the retina that is responsible for central vision as well as high visual acuity. Your dogs eyes will benefit from the high levels of antioxidants such as these vitamins and minerals can provide. Your dog’s eyes are better at seeing peripherally than you are, but their close up vision is not quite as sharp as yours.
The placement of eyes in dogs allows them better wide angle vision, but limits vision to depth perception and close up vision. This is caused by a minimal overlap of the two eyes.
Dog eyes are also better adapted to see in dim light and even near darkness, as they have an abundance of light-sensitive cells (referred to as rods), in their retina’s that help them detect motion. However, dogs can not see a full spectrum of colors.
The belief that they are colorblind in not entirely true, they just can’t see all of the colors.
Dogs eyes are perhaps their most attractive and expression feature. But they are also very complex organs that are very susceptible to injury as well as disease.
You should constantly be on guard for several warning signs that these delicate organs will show if something is wrong.
Some of the warning signs in your dog’s eyes include discharge, redness or cloudiness, and squinting, which are the most prevalent signs of an eye disease or an injury. If your dog suddenly starts bumping into objects, this could be an early sign of vision loss.
Your dog does not have an effective or a safe way of keeping their eyes clean. They will often try to clean their eyes with their paws (that have claws), or rub against something to try to clean their eyes. Both can be dangerous and cause injury to your dog’s eyes. Healthy eyes in dogs should be moist and totally clear of any swelling, redness, or any type of mucus. Your dog’s eyes are way too precious to their healthy life not to take notice. If something seems abnormal, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.
The aging process can cause clouding in your dogs eyes, but to be on the safe side you should still have your veterinarian check them just to make sure the clouding is not caused by cataracts.
There are a myriad of diseases than can affect your dog’s eyes such as disease of the eyelid, diseases of the lens and the cornea of the eyes, and glaucoma. Diseases of the eyelid that can affect your dog’s eyes include Cherry eye, Conjunctivitis, Entropion, and Cherry eye.
Cherry eye is where the nictitating membrane (basically a third eyelid) tear gland protrudes outward causing the appearance of a bright red bulge on the corner (usually the inside corner) , thus the term “cherry eye”.
While surgery can correct this condition by repositioning it, removal of this third eyelid may cause a decreased tear production capability, which could do can even more harm to the eyes. Entropion, conversely, causes the eyelid to roll inward, actually scratching to the cornea.
Entropion is most common in dogs that are prone by heredity to have wrinkled ****** appearances.
By the eyelid rolling outward, in addition to the scratching concerns, it also can cause the creation of pouches which in turn will collect tears, and this affect can deny your dog of the needed lubrication which is valuable to their eyesight. This disease can also be corrected by surgery. However, the most common eyelid disease (and eye problem) is Conjunctivitis which is inflammation of the membranes that line your pets eyelids and the white part of your pets eye.
Redness to eyes, a constant squinting, and even a slight discharge are warning signs. Irritants that can cause this inflammation are second hand smoke, dust, especially if you live in very dry climates, scratches, and finally infection. There are several very good types of eye ointments and drops that can help with Conjunctivitis.
Diseases of the cornea in your dog’s eyes caused by scratches or abrasions are also very common, especially in dog breeds that have large or bulging eyes. Foreign bodies can and often do stick to the eyes of dogs, but the most common cause of damage to the cornea will be by the dog itself something they did.
By trying to clean their own eyes, your dog may actually scratch the cornea, and than continue to cause more damage by continuing this process because of the discomfort.
Disease of the lens of your dog’s eyes will most likely be caused by cataracts. Cataracts most often are inherited by certain breeds, but could also be caused by diabetes in your dog.
Breeds that are the most prone to inheriting Cataracts are Labradors, Schnauzers, Huskies, and than smaller some breeds such as Poodles and Cocker Spaniels.
While Cataracts are most often a result of aging, in breeds that are more prone, they can hit at any age. The warning signs of cataracts, much like diseases of the eyelids, will be clouding in the eyes. Glaucoma may be the largest threat to your dog’s eyes as it can cause partial or full blindness in your pet. Glaucoma is a result of increased eye pressure by fluid build ups in the eyes. It is also an inherited eye disease affecting the same breeds as Cataracts. Signs to watch for with this eye disease are a sudden sensitivity to light, swelling of the eyes, pain by your dog if you touch the area around their eyes, excessive redness and or tearing, and cloudiness. There is currently no known treatment for this disease.
Preventing eye disease in your pet is a lot of just plain out common sense. Keeping the hair out of their eyes to prevent scratching, and trimming their hair can go along ways in prevention, especially in breeds such as Maltese, Lhasa Apso, and Pekingese where skin fold near the eyes. Constant cleaning of your dog’s eyes with sterile eyewash or eye wipes to pull out any debris, any mucus, and any foreign bodies will help prevent infection. Bacteria can form very easily on mucus.
Applying a protective ointment under the tip eyelid before any kind of treatment or even bathing, will help to protect your dogs eyes, as even the so called “tearless” shampoos can cause irritation if too much shampoo is applies and it is not rinsed out soon enough.
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The Most Common Cat Diseases
Subasree asked:
Cats get ill even if they are taken care of very well. The cat diseases range from kitty cold to fatal diseases. Some of the most common cat diseases are discussed under:
Upper respiratory infection is very common among the cats and is also known as kitty cold by their owners. The symptoms are very similar to the cold of the humans, accompanied by sneezing and running nose. Even though it seems to be alike, the infections caused in the cats are very different as one species get infected by the other species. But, it can be contagious among the cats. The upper respiratory tract infection can lead to loss of appetite and can affect them from days to weeks. The cats must be made to eat, which can be encouraged by warming their foods and applying a warm, moist cloth to keep the cat’s nose and eyes free from any kind of discharge. If the loss of appetite persists and if the discharge becomes yellowish green in color and thicker, they have to be taken to the veterinarian immediately as it will be a serious problem.
Feline Chlamydia is a kind of bacteria which affects the cats, usually infesting the eye, causing conjunctivitis. The symptoms of feline Chlamydia are anorexia, cough, breathing problem, pneumonia, fever, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes etc. It is best treated with the help of antibiotics. This is also one of the common cat diseases.
Panleukopenia is a cat disease that makes the cat’s white blood cell count to drop drastically. As white blood cells are very important for the cat’s immunity, this condition makes the cats susceptible to many deadly infections. This virus is transmitted through body secretions, mainly via ***** and can be carried by water or shoes.
Feline leukemia virus can cause many cat diseases. One among them is leukemia otherwise known as the cancer of the white blood cells. There is no known treatment for this disease and might lead to death after months or years after the incidence of this disease. It is usually transmitted during cat fights. Other reasons for transmission may be through foods shared among them, through water bowls, from mother to the kittens in the womb etc.
Parasites are organisms which feed on other living being for their own survival. Cats are affected by parasites, which feed on their blood. External parasites such as ear mites, fleas etc can be seen on the skin or fur of the cats and in their ears. Internal parasites detection may be bit difficult, but can be known through sighting small rice like debris lingering to the cat’s **** or in the cat’s bedding. Some of the internal parasites are ring worms, hook worms, tape worms etc.
Coccidia is a microscopic parasite which lives in the lining cells of the intestines. The symptom associated with this parasite is diarrhea which if left untreated, can lead to dehydration and even death. Ear mites usually take up residence in the cat’s ear canals causing severe itching.
Cats get ill even if they are taken care of very well. The cat diseases range from kitty cold to fatal diseases. Some of the most common cat diseases are discussed under:
Upper respiratory infection is very common among the cats and is also known as kitty cold by their owners. The symptoms are very similar to the cold of the humans, accompanied by sneezing and running nose. Even though it seems to be alike, the infections caused in the cats are very different as one species get infected by the other species. But, it can be contagious among the cats. The upper respiratory tract infection can lead to loss of appetite and can affect them from days to weeks. The cats must be made to eat, which can be encouraged by warming their foods and applying a warm, moist cloth to keep the cat’s nose and eyes free from any kind of discharge. If the loss of appetite persists and if the discharge becomes yellowish green in color and thicker, they have to be taken to the veterinarian immediately as it will be a serious problem.
Feline Chlamydia is a kind of bacteria which affects the cats, usually infesting the eye, causing conjunctivitis. The symptoms of feline Chlamydia are anorexia, cough, breathing problem, pneumonia, fever, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes etc. It is best treated with the help of antibiotics. This is also one of the common cat diseases.
Panleukopenia is a cat disease that makes the cat’s white blood cell count to drop drastically. As white blood cells are very important for the cat’s immunity, this condition makes the cats susceptible to many deadly infections. This virus is transmitted through body secretions, mainly via ***** and can be carried by water or shoes.
Feline leukemia virus can cause many cat diseases. One among them is leukemia otherwise known as the cancer of the white blood cells. There is no known treatment for this disease and might lead to death after months or years after the incidence of this disease. It is usually transmitted during cat fights. Other reasons for transmission may be through foods shared among them, through water bowls, from mother to the kittens in the womb etc.
Parasites are organisms which feed on other living being for their own survival. Cats are affected by parasites, which feed on their blood. External parasites such as ear mites, fleas etc can be seen on the skin or fur of the cats and in their ears. Internal parasites detection may be bit difficult, but can be known through sighting small rice like debris lingering to the cat’s **** or in the cat’s bedding. Some of the internal parasites are ring worms, hook worms, tape worms etc.
Coccidia is a microscopic parasite which lives in the lining cells of the intestines. The symptom associated with this parasite is diarrhea which if left untreated, can lead to dehydration and even death. Ear mites usually take up residence in the cat’s ear canals causing severe itching.
Common Dog Diseases and Parasites
Kathy Burns-millyard asked:
A good diet and plenty of exercise are important to a dog’s health, but they can’t make a dog totally immune to illness. Early detection is the key to helping your dog overcome any health problem. If your pet’s stools become very loose, or you notice a marked decrease in your dog’s appetite and/or that she is very lethargic, she may just have a short-term “bug.” On the other hand, if any symptoms continue for more than a few days, you should have your veterinarian examine her for parasites and infections.
Diarrhea is a common symptom in dogs, especially puppies. It can be triggered by stress or a sudden change in food, but also by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Diarrhea causes dehydration, which can be deadly to dogs. It is extremely dangerous in puppies, because they dehydrate faster than mature dogs.
If your dog has diarrhea for more than a day, contact your veterinarian for further instructions. You will probably be asked to collect a sample and bring it in so they can examine it to determine the cause and proper treatment.
Coughing, sneezing, and discharge from your dog’s nose and/or eyes often indicate a respiratory infection. A lethargic dog with no appetite is likely fighting an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI). URI, caused by airborne viruses and bacteria, is highly contagious among dogs, but is not transmitted between dogs and humans. Early detection of URI is important; ignored dogs suffer from severe dehydration and risk developing pneumonia.
Bortadella, also called ‘kennel cough” is another contagious respiratory disease commonly contracted in animal shelters, boarding kennels, or anywhere groups of dogs have close contact with one another. It is a short-term disease, and most dogs get over it with a few days of rest and tender loving care from you. It is possible to have your dog vaccinated against Bortadella – a good idea if you plan on boarding her or placing her in “doggie daycare.”
Vaccinations are also available to protect your dog against more deadly diseases such as rabies, distemper and parvovirus. Most municipalities require that all dogs are vaccinated against rabies; some include distemper and parvovirus as well. Making these vaccinations mandatory protects the health of all dogs, and, in the case of rabies, human health as well. If your dog was vaccinated as a puppy, she’s off to a good start. However, without yearly booster shots, your dog is at risk of great suffering from one of these diseases.
Dogs serve as hosts to a number of parasites. You will probably be asked to bring a fecal sample to your dog’s yearly vet appointment, so that the staff can check for the presence of internal parasites. If you notice small, rice-like granules on your pet’s bedding or around her anus, she is suffering from an infestation of worms and needs to be seen by your vet to get proper treatment. Other parasites take up residence on the outside of your dog’s body. Mange and sarcoptic mites live on the hair follicles and skin of dogs, while ear mites live on the inside of the ear. These parasites are so small you might not see them, but they cause your dog extreme discomfort. Head shaking and pawing at ears are signs of ear mites. Frequent scratching and skin-biting can indicate either skin mites or a dog’s worst enemy: fleas.
A good diet and plenty of exercise are important to a dog’s health, but they can’t make a dog totally immune to illness. Early detection is the key to helping your dog overcome any health problem. If your pet’s stools become very loose, or you notice a marked decrease in your dog’s appetite and/or that she is very lethargic, she may just have a short-term “bug.” On the other hand, if any symptoms continue for more than a few days, you should have your veterinarian examine her for parasites and infections.
Diarrhea is a common symptom in dogs, especially puppies. It can be triggered by stress or a sudden change in food, but also by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Diarrhea causes dehydration, which can be deadly to dogs. It is extremely dangerous in puppies, because they dehydrate faster than mature dogs.
If your dog has diarrhea for more than a day, contact your veterinarian for further instructions. You will probably be asked to collect a sample and bring it in so they can examine it to determine the cause and proper treatment.
Coughing, sneezing, and discharge from your dog’s nose and/or eyes often indicate a respiratory infection. A lethargic dog with no appetite is likely fighting an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI). URI, caused by airborne viruses and bacteria, is highly contagious among dogs, but is not transmitted between dogs and humans. Early detection of URI is important; ignored dogs suffer from severe dehydration and risk developing pneumonia.
Bortadella, also called ‘kennel cough” is another contagious respiratory disease commonly contracted in animal shelters, boarding kennels, or anywhere groups of dogs have close contact with one another. It is a short-term disease, and most dogs get over it with a few days of rest and tender loving care from you. It is possible to have your dog vaccinated against Bortadella – a good idea if you plan on boarding her or placing her in “doggie daycare.”
Vaccinations are also available to protect your dog against more deadly diseases such as rabies, distemper and parvovirus. Most municipalities require that all dogs are vaccinated against rabies; some include distemper and parvovirus as well. Making these vaccinations mandatory protects the health of all dogs, and, in the case of rabies, human health as well. If your dog was vaccinated as a puppy, she’s off to a good start. However, without yearly booster shots, your dog is at risk of great suffering from one of these diseases.
Dogs serve as hosts to a number of parasites. You will probably be asked to bring a fecal sample to your dog’s yearly vet appointment, so that the staff can check for the presence of internal parasites. If you notice small, rice-like granules on your pet’s bedding or around her anus, she is suffering from an infestation of worms and needs to be seen by your vet to get proper treatment. Other parasites take up residence on the outside of your dog’s body. Mange and sarcoptic mites live on the hair follicles and skin of dogs, while ear mites live on the inside of the ear. These parasites are so small you might not see them, but they cause your dog extreme discomfort. Head shaking and pawing at ears are signs of ear mites. Frequent scratching and skin-biting can indicate either skin mites or a dog’s worst enemy: fleas.
The Golden Retriever – Preventing Eye And Heart Diseases
Abhishek Agarwal asked:
It is unfortunate that one of the most favored pets, the Golden Retrievers are high risks for eye and heart diseases. These can be hereditary and also non hereditary. Some of these are irreversible, and require constant attention to check the onset, and if possible some treatment can be prescribed. The heart is also afflicted by heart disease.
In cases of the Golden Retrievers having one or more of these diseases, it is recommended that they should not be exposed to breeding, because these defects can be passed from generation to generation.
Eye and Heart Diseases are common to the Golden Retrievers. Mostly, it is hereditary, and cataracts develop as a common problem. While this may not result in significant loss of vision, in some it does cause considerable loss, and sometimes total vision is affected.
This disease also is caused by other factors, apart from hereditary factors. Only a certified veterinarian will be able to judge how serious the cataracts are really. Apart from this eye disease, some families of this breed carry genes for central progressive retinal atrophy, which means that the retina on which the image is reflected for the brain to pick up and show the 3D image, shrinks, and will result in permanent blindness, often, at even young age. The severity of the cataracts can only be judged by a qualified veterinarian. It is recommended that a veterinarian ophthalmologist examines your pet, since he would have the experience and equipment to correctly identify the progression of the disease.
Some of the problems with eye lend themselves to surgical repair, such as eyelids rotation, inside or outside, eyelashes rubbing the eye, experts strongly recommend that breeding should not be allowed, and they are not allowed to participate in the American Kennel Club shows.
Another disease which afflicts most of the Golden Retrievers is heart disease. During the annual examination, or if you notice anything peculiar you should take your pet to the veterinarian to check for heart disease by a cardiologist, who will carry out tests to rule out heart disease. The most common heart disease seen in this breed is the Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, which means simply that the heart function is affected, and sufficient oxygen, the author is subject to correction, is not being absorbed by the blood and subsequently, it spread rapidly
It is strongly recommended to the owners of the Golden Retrievers that in the event of any of the above disease is present, they should not, repeat consider breeding their pet. There is every possibility that it may turn out to be a disaster, either by the carrying forward of the disease, or resulting in fatality for your pet.
Itis better to be safe rather than sorry later. It’s a great pity, but who can cavail against nature? At the moment there is no remedy. We can only hope that your pet does not suffer too much and cause anguish and pain to you. We understand your pain and can share it somewhat, but we can never feel the same level of anguish and pain that you have, even though we are equally fond of Golden Retrievers. Having been through that trauma, we can at best commisserate with you.
It is unfortunate that one of the most favored pets, the Golden Retrievers are high risks for eye and heart diseases. These can be hereditary and also non hereditary. Some of these are irreversible, and require constant attention to check the onset, and if possible some treatment can be prescribed. The heart is also afflicted by heart disease.
In cases of the Golden Retrievers having one or more of these diseases, it is recommended that they should not be exposed to breeding, because these defects can be passed from generation to generation.
Eye and Heart Diseases are common to the Golden Retrievers. Mostly, it is hereditary, and cataracts develop as a common problem. While this may not result in significant loss of vision, in some it does cause considerable loss, and sometimes total vision is affected.
This disease also is caused by other factors, apart from hereditary factors. Only a certified veterinarian will be able to judge how serious the cataracts are really. Apart from this eye disease, some families of this breed carry genes for central progressive retinal atrophy, which means that the retina on which the image is reflected for the brain to pick up and show the 3D image, shrinks, and will result in permanent blindness, often, at even young age. The severity of the cataracts can only be judged by a qualified veterinarian. It is recommended that a veterinarian ophthalmologist examines your pet, since he would have the experience and equipment to correctly identify the progression of the disease.
Some of the problems with eye lend themselves to surgical repair, such as eyelids rotation, inside or outside, eyelashes rubbing the eye, experts strongly recommend that breeding should not be allowed, and they are not allowed to participate in the American Kennel Club shows.
Another disease which afflicts most of the Golden Retrievers is heart disease. During the annual examination, or if you notice anything peculiar you should take your pet to the veterinarian to check for heart disease by a cardiologist, who will carry out tests to rule out heart disease. The most common heart disease seen in this breed is the Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, which means simply that the heart function is affected, and sufficient oxygen, the author is subject to correction, is not being absorbed by the blood and subsequently, it spread rapidly
It is strongly recommended to the owners of the Golden Retrievers that in the event of any of the above disease is present, they should not, repeat consider breeding their pet. There is every possibility that it may turn out to be a disaster, either by the carrying forward of the disease, or resulting in fatality for your pet.
Itis better to be safe rather than sorry later. It’s a great pity, but who can cavail against nature? At the moment there is no remedy. We can only hope that your pet does not suffer too much and cause anguish and pain to you. We understand your pain and can share it somewhat, but we can never feel the same level of anguish and pain that you have, even though we are equally fond of Golden Retrievers. Having been through that trauma, we can at best commisserate with you.
Four Common Canary Diseases Revealed
D Swain asked:
The best way to prevent various canary diseases is to provide a healthy diet and proper living conditions. However, your bird may still get sick at some point in his lifetime. There are a variety of illnesses that can affect your bird. This article will discuss some of the most common conditions that can cause problems.
Mites
There are a variety of mites that can affect your canary. Air sac mites infect his lungs and throat. Other types cause problems with the legs, face, or feet. Some mites burrow into your bird’s feathers and feed on decaying residue. Red mites **** on his blood.
Tapeworms
Tapeworms usually cause problems with birds that are kept outside. They can infect your cat when he ingests an infected insect. The worms eat nutrients from the bird’s food, causing malnourishment. As they multiply, they can cause a life-threatening blockage in the digestive tract.
Pox
One of the most serious canary diseases is pox. This viral infection is transmitted via wild birds and mosquitoes. Most birds experience crusty sores around their beak, feet, and eyes. The diseases can also cause lesions to develop on the pharynx, larynx, and tongue. There is no cure for this illness, and it’s usually fatal in most cases.
Constipation
Constipation is a less serious illness. It’s just like the condition that affects humans. It’s characterized by your bird’s inability to pass droppings. You can help relieve the condition by giving him green vegetables. Two of the most common choices include water-cress and lettuce.
The best way to prevent various canary diseases is to provide a healthy diet and proper living conditions. However, your bird may still get sick at some point in his lifetime. There are a variety of illnesses that can affect your bird. This article will discuss some of the most common conditions that can cause problems.
Mites
There are a variety of mites that can affect your canary. Air sac mites infect his lungs and throat. Other types cause problems with the legs, face, or feet. Some mites burrow into your bird’s feathers and feed on decaying residue. Red mites **** on his blood.
Tapeworms
Tapeworms usually cause problems with birds that are kept outside. They can infect your cat when he ingests an infected insect. The worms eat nutrients from the bird’s food, causing malnourishment. As they multiply, they can cause a life-threatening blockage in the digestive tract.
Pox
One of the most serious canary diseases is pox. This viral infection is transmitted via wild birds and mosquitoes. Most birds experience crusty sores around their beak, feet, and eyes. The diseases can also cause lesions to develop on the pharynx, larynx, and tongue. There is no cure for this illness, and it’s usually fatal in most cases.
Constipation
Constipation is a less serious illness. It’s just like the condition that affects humans. It’s characterized by your bird’s inability to pass droppings. You can help relieve the condition by giving him green vegetables. Two of the most common choices include water-cress and lettuce.
Cat Eye Care-why it is Important?
Graham williams asked:
Cats eyes have often been used in horror films. But as a pet owner, you will know that the cats stare is really the complete opposite of what is portrayed in films. That is why cat eye care, is so very important for you to know.
How do cats say I love you? well this is through their eyes, of course. This is why you should never be frightened by there gaze. So how does this work? First of all, the cat stares at you for a long time. And after that, it blinks its eyes slowly. Some people call this the cats kiss. But you should also know that this is your cats way of showing you that it loves you.
But how do you return the favor? This is easy, all you need to do is follow your cats lead. Stare at it for a long time and then slowly blink your eyes. See? Cats eyes have also be used for romantic films as well.
Do not believe the horror films you see. Cats do not and never have had a third eye. Their eye sight is really far better than a humans. Instead of a third eye, what cats have is a third eyelid. This is called a nictitating membrane.
This inner eyelid protects the eyes of the cat from harm and also from dryness. You will always notice that when a cat is sick, this membrane will be some what closed. This should always alarm enough for you to call your vet or get your cat to them fast as possible.
But this third eyelid will also show once a cat is happy. So you will know what kind of mood your cat is in just by looking at the membrane.
You should always observe the pupil of your feline friend. A change in size of one of the pupils can often be an indication of an inflammation. It can also be a sign of a kind of a neurologic, disorder, this is called Horner’s Syndrome. Or worse, it can also indicate tumors or injuries in the central nervous system.
Never believe what others say that cats are color blind. They do see some colors. They may not see them as clear as human do, but its not true that they cannot see any colors at all.
Cats can also see clearly over long distances. There vision is very different from peoples. There vision will blurry if they are looking at objects that are very close to them.
Yes it is true, cats do have the nocturnal vision. But they can not see in complete darkness. Do you see the muscles on their iris that surround the pupils of their eyes? They are constructed in a way that it narrows into a vertical split when they are exposed in the bright lights. And it opens fully when they are in a quite dim light.
This feature of the cat may be traced back to their roots. They can use this feature to hunt for food during the night, that is if they were left out in the jungle or left with no one to care for them.
So you must forget about the horror movies that you have seen. Now it is time to put some effort into your cats eye care. Never let a minor ailments worsen. Always call your vet immediately when you think there is something not right or amiss. You do not want your cat to lose their sight or even worse lose their lives. Just remember it is always better to be safe than blind.
Cats eyes have often been used in horror films. But as a pet owner, you will know that the cats stare is really the complete opposite of what is portrayed in films. That is why cat eye care, is so very important for you to know.
How do cats say I love you? well this is through their eyes, of course. This is why you should never be frightened by there gaze. So how does this work? First of all, the cat stares at you for a long time. And after that, it blinks its eyes slowly. Some people call this the cats kiss. But you should also know that this is your cats way of showing you that it loves you.
But how do you return the favor? This is easy, all you need to do is follow your cats lead. Stare at it for a long time and then slowly blink your eyes. See? Cats eyes have also be used for romantic films as well.
Do not believe the horror films you see. Cats do not and never have had a third eye. Their eye sight is really far better than a humans. Instead of a third eye, what cats have is a third eyelid. This is called a nictitating membrane.
This inner eyelid protects the eyes of the cat from harm and also from dryness. You will always notice that when a cat is sick, this membrane will be some what closed. This should always alarm enough for you to call your vet or get your cat to them fast as possible.
But this third eyelid will also show once a cat is happy. So you will know what kind of mood your cat is in just by looking at the membrane.
You should always observe the pupil of your feline friend. A change in size of one of the pupils can often be an indication of an inflammation. It can also be a sign of a kind of a neurologic, disorder, this is called Horner’s Syndrome. Or worse, it can also indicate tumors or injuries in the central nervous system.
Never believe what others say that cats are color blind. They do see some colors. They may not see them as clear as human do, but its not true that they cannot see any colors at all.
Cats can also see clearly over long distances. There vision is very different from peoples. There vision will blurry if they are looking at objects that are very close to them.
Yes it is true, cats do have the nocturnal vision. But they can not see in complete darkness. Do you see the muscles on their iris that surround the pupils of their eyes? They are constructed in a way that it narrows into a vertical split when they are exposed in the bright lights. And it opens fully when they are in a quite dim light.
This feature of the cat may be traced back to their roots. They can use this feature to hunt for food during the night, that is if they were left out in the jungle or left with no one to care for them.
So you must forget about the horror movies that you have seen. Now it is time to put some effort into your cats eye care. Never let a minor ailments worsen. Always call your vet immediately when you think there is something not right or amiss. You do not want your cat to lose their sight or even worse lose their lives. Just remember it is always better to be safe than blind.
Dog Most Common Deadliest Disease
Gerard asked:
Dogs are being measured as a mans best friends. A well trained dog can be a devoted and obedient companion. They will tend to protect their master in regardless of their safety. The major worry that the pet owners have globally is to protect the dog’s health. The list of diseases that come to the dog is extremely large. Like humans, the dogs do have metabolic diseases, viral diseases, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic infestations, genetic disorders, physical injuries. The dog’s health problem symptoms are different and specific to the disease. Let us discuss about symptoms that help to diagnose the disease.
Parvo virus is a highly contagious disease characterized by diarrhea that is often bloody and is caused by a pathogen called canine Parvo virus. The virus is known to survive on inanimate objects – such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors – for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. Insects and rodents may also serve as vectors playing an important role in the transmission of the disease. All parvo viruses are extremely stable and are resistant to adverse environmental influences such as low pH and high heat. There is a broad range in the severity of symptoms shown by dogs that are infected with parvo virus. Many adult dogs exposed to the virus show very few if any symptoms. The majority of cases are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age, with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age
Symptoms of the sickness are weight loss, fever, vomiting, nasal discharge, pus filled eyes, loss of weight, dehydration, and diarrhea is noticed from the dog. Canine Parvo virus is a viral infection that is very common in dogs and is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. This disease affects the puppies that are below six months of age. The targeted site is intestinal tract but bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues of the dogs are also affected. Not all cases of bloody diarrhea with or without vomiting are caused by Parvo virus and many sick puppies are misdiagnosed as having ‘Parvo.’ Due to its ability to be transmitted through hands, clothes, and most likely rodents and insects, it is virtually impossible to have a kennel that will not eventually be exposed to the disease. The only way to know if a dog has Parvo virus is through a positive diagnostic test. Vaccination is the only option available to prevent this disease.
Get in contact with a veterinary near you. Bring along your puppies for an examination and a vaccination to prevent against this deadly disease. As they say prevention is better then cures.
Dogs are being measured as a mans best friends. A well trained dog can be a devoted and obedient companion. They will tend to protect their master in regardless of their safety. The major worry that the pet owners have globally is to protect the dog’s health. The list of diseases that come to the dog is extremely large. Like humans, the dogs do have metabolic diseases, viral diseases, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic infestations, genetic disorders, physical injuries. The dog’s health problem symptoms are different and specific to the disease. Let us discuss about symptoms that help to diagnose the disease.
Parvo virus is a highly contagious disease characterized by diarrhea that is often bloody and is caused by a pathogen called canine Parvo virus. The virus is known to survive on inanimate objects – such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors – for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. Insects and rodents may also serve as vectors playing an important role in the transmission of the disease. All parvo viruses are extremely stable and are resistant to adverse environmental influences such as low pH and high heat. There is a broad range in the severity of symptoms shown by dogs that are infected with parvo virus. Many adult dogs exposed to the virus show very few if any symptoms. The majority of cases are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age, with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age
Symptoms of the sickness are weight loss, fever, vomiting, nasal discharge, pus filled eyes, loss of weight, dehydration, and diarrhea is noticed from the dog. Canine Parvo virus is a viral infection that is very common in dogs and is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. This disease affects the puppies that are below six months of age. The targeted site is intestinal tract but bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues of the dogs are also affected. Not all cases of bloody diarrhea with or without vomiting are caused by Parvo virus and many sick puppies are misdiagnosed as having ‘Parvo.’ Due to its ability to be transmitted through hands, clothes, and most likely rodents and insects, it is virtually impossible to have a kennel that will not eventually be exposed to the disease. The only way to know if a dog has Parvo virus is through a positive diagnostic test. Vaccination is the only option available to prevent this disease.
Get in contact with a veterinary near you. Bring along your puppies for an examination and a vaccination to prevent against this deadly disease. As they say prevention is better then cures.
