Disease – Animal of Things

Dogs • June 9, 2023

Pyoderma in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

Have you observed the frequency with which your pet scratches and licks its body? Have you noticed any abnormal bumps or sores on their skin? If you have, your dog may be experiencing pyoderma, a prevalent skin condition. Pyoderma in dogs can arise from various factors, such as allergies, parasites, or hormone imbalances. This condition […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • September 24, 2024

Dogs • October 31, 2022

Symptoms of Parvo in Dogs Explained

If you think about owning a puppy, you have undoubtedly heard and been warned about parvo. Since parvo in dogs is a hot issue, you might be interested in knowing the symptoms of parvo in dogs. The highly contagious canine parvovirus, parvo, frequently affects puppies. However, the disease also threatens adult dogs that have not […]

Oluwafemi Peter • August 19, 2024

Birds • June 28, 2022

12 Most Common Pigeon Diseases

Like most birds, pigeons have no immune system to fight off disease. Also, they’re prone to picking up any illnesses, some of which can be fatal if left untreated. In this article, we’ll look at the most common Pigeon diseases. Also, we’ll tell you what you can do if you notice your pigeons showing any […]

Adeniyi Adeleye • July 15, 2024

Dogs • February 21, 2022

Is Lyme Disease Contagious in Dogs?

Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease caused by the Borrelia bacterium and spread by Ixodes ticks. The most frequent infection symptom is a spreading red rash that emerges about a week after the tick bite. Lyme disease in dogs is common, and people often ask if Lyme disease is contagious in dogs. No, Lyme disease is not […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • July 8, 2024

Dogs • December 21, 2021

How to Treat Black Skin Disease in Dogs?

Black skin disease is a disorder that causes the hair on an animal’s body to fall out over time, leaving patches of black skin in its place. It is also known as Alopecia X in dogs. This illness has numerous origins, but a hormonal imbalance is most common. If you have a dog or dogs, you […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • July 5, 2024

Dogs • November 5, 2021

What is Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs?

We can’t avoid diseases as living things, as our systems tend to react to certain conditions. In the article, we’ll discuss mitral valve disease in dogs. We’ll examine the causes, symptoms, treatments, prevention, etc. Read on! What is Mitral Valve Disease? In the heart, there are four chambers. The upper chambers are the atria (right […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • July 5, 2024

Cats • April 28, 2021

Toxoplasmosis in Cats

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection induced by Toxoplasma gondii, a microscopic parasite. It can be found in a variety of animal species, but cats are the most common carriers of the parasite to humans. Toxoplasmosis affects over 40 million people in the United States. People and animals rarely display symptoms during or after infection, although […]

Oluwafemi Peter • November 23, 2024

Cats • April 12, 2021

Lyme Disease in Cats

Lyme disease is among the most common tick-transmitted diseases globally, although it is rare in cats. The condition is caused by a bacteria spirochete species belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi genus. The most common clinical symptom in cats is lameness due to joint inflammation, a loss of appetite, and lethargy. Some cats develop kidney problems, […]

Oluwafemi Peter • November 23, 2024

Cats • March 30, 2021

Kidney Disease in Cats

Kidney disease in cats is a condition that affects the healthy functioning of the kidneys. Your cat’s kidneys perform many vital functions. They filter about 20 percent of the body’s blood and regulate the water in the body and electrolyte balance. They also help to regulate pressure in the arteries and acid-base balance. The kidneys […]

Victor Anunobi • November 23, 2024

Dogs • March 29, 2021

Chagas Disease in Dogs

Chagas Disease in dogs, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic vector-borne disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. The disease is native to Central and South America and in the southern parts of the United States of America. The protozoan is carried by the vector Triatominae, also known as “Kissing bug” or “Assassin bug.” The disease can infect […]