Common Pets Diseases
Pets, like humans can also become sick and need proper treatment. Most people ignore this fact and thus their pets have to pay with their life for the negligence. Most people believe that diseases of pets are contagious and can infect them and thus keep away from their pets if they catch disease. This may be the case in some diseases but generally animal diseases are different from human diseases and thus an infection is not possible in most cases.
For example there are some specific diseases which are found in cats such as feline leukemia which is only infectious to cats and cannot be transferred to humans. Similarly common cold cannot be transferred from a cat to humans and vice versa.
Prevention is better than cure; therefore one should take good care of one’s pets which ensures that they don’t fall sick very often. Proper and timely vaccinations can also prevent the development of a disease and will also ensure the immune system of the animal is capable of fighting the attacking viral diseases.
Some of the most common pets diseases includes the common cold. Although in some cases it can get worst if the animal is not taken care of in time, it is generally harmless and is easily curable. Indications include, running noses, flaming eyes and fever. Most cats and dogs fall prey to this disease. Cats and Dogs also fall prey to some internal and external parasitic diseases which are caused by parasites such as fleas, ticks, lice etc.
Some internal parasites include ring worms, tape worms and round worms. Ring worms are dangerous for humans also as they can pass on from the animal to the human.
Diarrhea is also one of the most common pets diseases in dogs. Almost all dogs of all ages may suffer from this disease; however the probability of infection increases with age. Diarrhea may become deadly for the dogs because in many cases it can cause death due to dehydration if medical attention is not provided in time. Many people over look the fact that their animals need medical attention as much as them. They probably rely on the note that animals get over diseases on their own as they are wild creatures. But the fact is that they need medical help just like humans.
There are many diseases which are common among birds too. Most common of them is flu and Proventricular Dilatation disease which includes weight loss among other prominent symptoms. Bird flu is infectious and can also infect humans thus proper vaccinations should be used to prevent any infections.
