Makrut, a stray cat, approximately 5 years old, was brought in for treatment by his owner with skin sores spreading across his face, nose, body, legs, and tail. The sores were raised, with some areas becoming pitted and filled with blood and lymph. Veterinarians examined cells from the sores and found a deep fungal infection, known as Sporotrichosis. The disease is most commonly caused by the Sporotrix schenckii bacteria, a common environmental pathogen transmitted through wounds or bites. It can also be transmitted to mammals such as dogs or…
Pyometra When you raise a female dog, you should know about this disease because it is dangerous and can cause our dogs to die. "Pyometra" is a reproductive system disease that is common in dogs and cats. This disease is caused by the hormone progesterone. When a female dog is out of heat, this hormone normally decreases. But in dogs that do not breed, this hormone induces the endometrial gland to enlarge, forming a sac called Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) and also stimulates the production of more secretions in the uterus. The uterus during this period will contract less...
Wet mange, or scabies, is one of the most common skin problems in dogs. Symptoms often include hair loss, itching, red and inflamed skin, a foul odor in some cases, and the appearance of bumps and scabs. Many people mistakenly think of mange as a serious condition. Mange is caused by external parasites, specifically mites, or scabies mites. These mites are a type of external parasite but are too small to be seen with the naked eye. There are two main types of mites that cause mange in dogs: Sarcoptes mites, which cause dry mange, and Demodex mites…