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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Distemper in CatsDistemper in cats, or panleukopenia of the feline, is a highly contagious and dangerous viral disease which may even cause the death of the affected animal. The virus that causes the disease is a very resistant one, being able to survive in open spaces for many months, even if the area was disinfected.Signs that your cat has been infected with this virus This is a common medical condition, especially in young cats of one year and below. Though it is not impossible for an older cat to get it, the fully developed immune system of an adult cat will sometimes efficiently protect the cat against the disease. Among the symptoms of distemper in cats are vomiting, diarrhea, fever, anorexia, vomiting and dehydration. Neglected, these symptoms may lead to septic shock and death, and even when correct treatment is applied, kittens under the age of 6 months are likely to die. Unfortunately, in many cases, panleukopenia does not show any sign and owners do not become aware of the problem until their kittens suddenly die. Where may the cat get the disease from? Distemper in cats is inflicted by a virus from the parvovirus family and is usually contracted when the secretions of a sick cat come in contact with a healthy one. Also, a cat that had the disease may continue to spread the virus in its droppings up to 6 weeks after its recovery. Treatment and life expectancy When distemper is diagnosed, treatment must be started immediately, as this disease is so aggressive that it may kill cats in less than 24 hours. Veterinarians usually recommend fluid therapy and antibiotics. If antibiotics are not administered, the cats will certainly develop septicemia. Also, supporting the immune system with homeopathic remedies is a good idea; vomiting may be controlled with the help of anti-emetic drugs (metoclopramide). Sadly, despite the treatment, 95% of the kittens that are in the first two months of life are likely to die. This percentage decreases with age and for adult cats the death rate, if treatment is applied immediately, is of 10 %. Distemper in cats can be prevented The best way to prevent your cat from getting sick is to vaccinate it according to schedule. Due to vaccination, cases of distemper in cats have decreased significantly. A household where a cat was diagnosed with this disease must be considered contaminated and so it will remain until it is attentively disinfected. Floors, dishes, cat beds and basically all items that were touched by the infected cat must be attentively cleaned with a bleach solution. Despite these measures, the danger of contamination remains high for a long period of time (some say it may be even years until the virus dies), so kittens should be vaccinated prior to their introduction into the environment. Becoming aware of this danger and vaccinating your pet according to the schedule are the best ways to insure that you will never have to deal with a case of distemper in cats. Share this article on Distemper in Cats with friends. 
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