FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau, Sunday, March 30, 2025
Obesity causes in felines may be various starting from genetics to lack of exercise and an inadequate diet. You must be aware of the possible causes and try to prevent obesity
Puppy vaccinations are essential to the future well being of your dog. Without them, your dog is at risk for many serious and life-threatening diseases. Whether your dog spends time regularly with other
The last 2 years we have been diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism in almost all our cases in Macau. It seems to be a condition overlooked by most vets here and
Cat herpes, otherwise known as rhinotracheitis, is an upper respiratory illness that can also potentially affect the eyes. It is an airborne virus, and because of how easily cat herpes spreads,
Common Virus Symptoms The first step toward successfully diagnosing your cat’s virus is to understand and recognize the common symptoms of viruses that affect cats. Although feline diseases may range from mild to
The herpes cat virus causes flu-like symptoms. It’s only contagious to other domestic cats, but there›s no cure. If your cat contracts feline herpes virus, the most you can do is try to
Cat herpes is the most common cause of upper respiratory disease in cats. Kittens and older cats are especially susceptible as are cats in crowded boarding facilities or shelters. There is
Causes of Cat Flu Symptoms Cat flu symptoms are generally caused by the feline herpes virus, FHV-1. This virus is very contagious, and can be spread by cats even when they aren’t showing symptoms.
1. Feline Herpes Virus The feline herpes virus is the number one cause of conjunctivitis, which is the inflammation of the eyes. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected cats. The virus
The only way to accurately describe the sight of cats is to actually examine the eye using modern science as a hitch. And while most cat owners would like to believe that
Spaying a Dog is the surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus as well as the ovaries. The medical term used for spaying is Ovariohysterectomy or OVH. Spaying refers
Constipation is often only noticed when your cat eliminate feces once every 2 or 3 days. If the constipation is not a symptom of a more serious disease, it may be
Allergies can be suspected if the dog has symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and itchy skin. To confirm the diagnosis, tests must be performed. Allergies may be diagnosed
Symptoms of Aspirin Toxicity in Dogs Administered correctly, aspirin may indeed reduce pain and inflammation, making dogs feel more comfortable. However, toxic quantities of aspirin may adversely affect all systems of
Canine dry eye, or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a common eye ailment in dogs. Dry eye is a reduction in natural tear production causing drying and inflammation of the cornea.
Dog vision problems are often the result of eye problems ranging from ingrown eyelids to corneal ulcers. Many dog eye problems can be treated with medication and surgery; others can
Puppy coughing can be the result of something as simple as exposure to cigarette smoke or it can be as serious as a collapsed trachea. Because puppy coughing is a common
Parasites Ringworm infections Thyroid problems Allergies Stress Hereditary causes Cat hair loss and bald spots may be caused by the natural seasonal shedding, but may also be caused by other diseases. Bald spots may be self
- The cats’ stomach is empty - The cat ate something that’s not processing well in its system - The cat has a disease A cat throwing up yellow liquid needn’t cause alarm. The yellow liquid is usually just bile,
There are many differences between dog and cat flea products. It is important to be aware of these differences before making a purchase for your pet. Being uninformed about what you
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