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Once a cat, or kitten, is exposed to a viral respiratory infection, it can take a few days up to two weeks before symptoms appear. Most cats and kittens recover on their own, but in some cases they will need supportive therapies and antibiotics if symptoms are severe or secondary bacterial infections occur. Read more...

The Bengal cat breed is new type of domesticated cat breed which resulted from crossing a wild Asian Leopard Cat with domestic house cats. These beautiful and playful cats have a distinctive spotted leopard coat, and the attitude of a loving, energetic, house cat. Read more...

Pet owners must be made aware of the unique nutritional requirements found in the cat. The young cat is particularly susceptible to nutritional imbalances and feeding errors. Dietary habits established after weaning in many ways determine the future health status of a cat. Read more...

Disobedient behavior in cats is behavior which breaks the boundaries and rules of the home. For example if a cat knows it is not supposed to jump on the kitchen table and continues to do so, this type of behavior can be classified as disobedient behavior. Disobedient behavior can also include aggressive or territorial behavior that can cause harm to other pets or people in the household. Read more...

Valley fever, or Coccidioidomycosis, is a disease that can occur in dogs, and people, from inhaling the fungus Coccidioides immitis . The fungus lives in desert regions of the southwestern United States, and it can become airborne when the soil is disturbed. The symptoms of Valley fever in dogs vary, and it can be a difficult disease to diagnose and cure. Valley fever cannot be transmitted between people and dogs, and dogs cannot transmit the disease to other dogs. Read for more. Read more...

Dogs become infected with Lyme Disease when they are bitten by a tick that is carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they are feeding off of an infected host. In most cases the ticks must be attached and feeding for over 12 hours before the bacteria can be successfully transmitted to the new host. Read more...

Canine Herpesvirus, also known as CHV, is a form of herpes virus that can infect adult dogs through sexual contact, contact with bodily secretions, and in rare cases through inhalation of the virus that is suspended in aerial droplets. A high number of dogs that are infected with CHV do not display any symptoms at all. When symptoms appear they can include periodic raised sores on the vagina or penis. Read more...

Canine distemper is a type of highly contagious virus which affects dogs around the world. The virus is contracted by coming into contact with bodily fluids or through inhalation of aerial droplets that were in the air due to coughing and sneezing from an infected animal. The signs of canine distemper often begin with a fever which develops days to weeks after the initial infection. The fever resolves on its own then comes back again several days later and on average lasts less than 7 days. Read more...