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For cats infected with distemper, prompt treatment and intense supportive care can mean the difference between life and death. If left untreated, there is a 90 percent chance that infected cats will die. Owners who think that their cats are displaying signs of distemper should keep the animal away from other cats and consult with a veterinarian as soon as possible. Distemper in cats, also called feline panleukopenia (FPV), is a virus that is highly contagious and potentially life-threatening. The disease affects the blood cells in the intestinal tract, bone marrow, and stem cells. It also causes anemia and other…

Angular limb deformities are the term used to describe deviation in bone shape from what is considered to be normal. Angular limb deformities in cats can be either congenital or developmental. Congenital deformities are present at the time of birth, whereas developmental deformities develop during the feline's growth period between four to eight months of age. Angular limb deformities are a result of irregularities of the growth plates responsible for bone growth as the feline matures. The growth plates are soft and do not fuse until one year of age, therefore, trauma or nutritional experiences before the feline reaches one…

Nose tumors in dogs are not very common; they account for 1% of all tumors in dogs. Nose tumors are more common in older dogs over 10 years of age. Medium and large dog breeds with long noses seem to be more predisposed to develop nose tumors. The exact reason why long nose dogs develop tumors, more often than short nose dogs is uncertain. Some researchers believe that the reason may be, that there is more area within the nasal cavity being exposed to inhaled carcinogens. If your dog is showing symptoms of nose tumors he should be seen by…

Your pet may not be able to vocalize that his throat is causing him pain; you may only become aware when you see visible signs such as a froth, bad breath, or sneezing. This is a very common condition in dogs, though it can be indicative of a more serious problem. Pharyngitis in dogs is an upper respiratory condition when the pharynx, otherwise known as the walls of your dog's throat, becomes swollen from either a viral or bacterial infection like distemper or gum disease, cancers of the mouth, injury to your dog's throat by a sharp object he was…