Pet Health Articles
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Chlamydial conjunctivitis in cats is highly contagious and can look similar to herpes conjunctivitis. Young cats and kittens are especially vulnerable to this infection, although chlamydia can be detected in cats of all ages. It is one of the most common causes of infectious conjunctivitis in cats. This handout describes the clinical signs and how this condition can be treated or prevented.
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Chlamydiosis (psittacosis, parrot fever, ornithosis) is a common disease of birds caused by a bacterial organism. The disease can cause chronic infections, infections without visible symptoms, or sudden death. The disease can also be transmitted to people, but it is not associated with the venereal form of chlamydia.
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Chronic upper respiratory tract disease in cats results from long-term inflammation of any part of the upper respiratory tract. It can occur for a variety of reasons. Common signs include sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, and noisy breathing. It is often associated with chronic viral infections and secondary bacterial infections.
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Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by a single-celled organism (protozoa) called coccidia. Coccidia are microscopic parasites that live within the cells that line the intestine. The most common clinical sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea, but most cats have no clinical signs.
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Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by a single-celled organism (protozoa) called coccidia. Coccidia are microscopic parasites that live within the cells that line the intestine. The most common clinical sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea, but most dogs have no clinical signs.
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There a several viral diseases that affect pet and backyard chickens. Knowing the symptoms, treatment options, and methods of prevention is beneficial to anyone who owns chickens. The five most common viral diseases are: Marek's disease virus, lymphoid leukosis virus, avian influenza, infectious bronchitis and Newcastle disease virus.
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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Current evidence suggests that person-to-person spread is the main source of infection. While there is evidence of transmission from humans to dogs and cats, it does not appear common. If you suspect that you are ill with COVID-19, you should take the same precautions with your pet as you would with people.
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Crop infections in birds are not as common as they once were, but are still potentially dangerous in all avian species. Crop infections cause a slowing or stoppage of crop motility, and can be caused by bacteria, yeast and a variety of viruses. Early veterinary attention is essential.
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Cutaneous papillomatosis is a condition in which papillomas (non-cancerous growths, or warts) develop due to papillomavirus. Commonly affected pet bird species include finches, canaries, cockatiels, budgerigars, and African gray parrots. The clinical signs and treatment for this condition are explained in this handout.
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Cytauxzoonosis is an often-fatal disease caused by a tick-borne protozoan parasite, typically found in bobcats. The infection is spread to other cats through a tick bite, but the only species shown to transmit the infection are the Lone Star tick and the American dog tick.This disease is not transmissible to dogs or humans.