Overview Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by microscopic parasites (known as Cryptosporidium) that leads to severe diarrhoea. Both animals and people can be infected and once infected, the parasite nests itself in the intestines before passing in the stool. Cryptosporidium are very resilient to disinfectants like chlorine because this particular parasite has a strong outer […]
Overview As with humans, pets can also get constipated. There are several causes of constipation in pets. For cats who groom excessively for example, they ingest a lot of hair which ends up in their stools which can lead to constipation and in such situations dealing with the constant grooming will often alleviate the constipation. […]
Overview There are basically four causes of feline liver failure. A fatty liver (aka hepatic lipidosis), lymphoma, infectious peritonitis, and cholangiohepatitis are generally recognized as the primary causes of feline liver failure. Other than hepatic lipidosis, cholangiohepatitis is the most common cause of liver failure. Cholangiohepatitis is essentially a bacterial infection that can be treated […]
Overview Atopy is a skin disease that produces itchy, irritated skin in both cats and dogs. The causes include allergies to certain substances from the environment and home. Pets suffering from atopy can be allergic to pollens, spores, dust, dander and other allergens. Absorption of allergens may be through respiratory trace or skin contact. Animals […]
