While this is not an exhaustive list, it will include some medical afflictions that can spread from an affected cat to a dog. Some of these illnesses can even spread to people, termed zoonotic diseases, so understanding your cat’s illness to keep other cats, your dog, or even humans saf...
Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is a disease complex born in large parts from stress and crowding. I would dare say that URI is perhaps the most frustrating illness facing shelter veterinarians, managers and staff in that many cats are chronically infected, vaccines are partially ...
Can humans pass COVID-19 onto pets? There is some evidence to suggest that humans can pass SARS-CoV-2 onto pets. Several cats, a few dogs, and other pets have been infected; published details include: A Chinese study found that cats were highly susceptible to the virus and easily transmi...
Other areas have these or other animals, such as feral cats, that put house cats at risk. So, vaccinated or not, your cat could be injured or killed by another animal with rabies. In addition, every case of rabies in an animal potentially puts humans at risk of being bitten and infecte...
Tularemia has various forms, with symptoms like skin ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, and respiratory problems. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM): This virus can be transmitted to humans through contact with rat urine, droppings, or saliva. It can cause flu-like symptoms but can be more severe in ...
Dogs are not the fussiest eaters of all household pets. That title still goes to cats. However, the fact that dogs are generally receptive to unfamiliar or exotic foods doesn’t mean they can safely eat all human foods. In fact, studies have uncovered numerous people foods inherently toxic ...
Brown Dog Ticks Can Cause Several Tick-Borne Illnesses in Dogs According to Pest World, these ticks rarely feed on humans but can serve as vectors of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Boutonneuse fever which is caused by the rickettsial bacterium Rickettsia conorii. Additionally, they can transmi...
modern society took humans out of the food chain. Black cats--like black ravens and other black animals--got an especially bad rap in the Middle Ages when they were associated with supernatural evil, impending death, and bad luck. Today, the superstition is mostly relegated to Halloween ...
Cheese allergies are common, not only in humans but pets alike. Therefore, it’s logical to assume that your dog could develop allergic reactions from consuming blue cheese. Signs of allergy can range from symptoms of gastrointestinal upset to respiratory issues and even skin-related symptoms. The...
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