Medicine

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Cytauxzoon felis and cytauxzoonosis in cats – NAVLE topics

Cytauxzoonosis felis, a tick-borne protozoal infection affecting both domestic and wild cats, originates from the hemoprotozoan parasite Cytauxzoon felis. This condition is characterized by severe hemolytic anemia, often resulting in a mortality…

Bartonella henselae and bartonellosis in cats

Today, we will dive into an intriguing yet sometimes overlooked feline health concern – Bartonellosis. In humans, it manifests as cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever. While the disease…

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Emerging Threat of Cat-Transmitted Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection that is typically transmitted to humans and animals through contact with soil or plants. The disease can also be transmitted by direct contact with infected animals, including…

Laser Therapy for Cats and Dogs

Therapeutic laser has become an increasingly popular option for pet owners seeking to manage pain and inflammation in their furry friends. This non-invasive therapy involves the use of low-level laser light to…

Flea and Tick Prevention – All Year Round Please!

As pet owners, we love our furry friends and want to keep them healthy and happy. One important way to do this is by keeping them on flea and tick prevention all…