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White spot disease (also called ich) is an infection of freshwater fish caused by a single-celled, protozoan parasite. Affected fish have small, white cysts on their skin, gills, and fins. It is highly contagious between fish.
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Fleas and ticks are small, parasitic insects that can be found worldwide. Their bites can cause skin irritation and sometimes severe allergic reactions in pets and people. They can also carry diseases that can be deadly or can cause severe, chronic, and lifelong illness. Prevention is key to avoiding infestations and preventing disease.
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Giardia is a microscopic, parasitic organism that causes an intestinal infection in humans and animals called giardiasis. It is relatively rare in healthy adult cats and more commonly seen in kittens and debilitated adult cats, often occurring in densely populated groups such as catteries or animal shelters. Infected cats may have no signs.
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Giardia is a microscopic, parasitic organism that causes an intestinal infection in humans and animals called giardiasis. Giardiasis can be an important cause of diarrhea in animals, but many infected dogs never develop any signs of illness.
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Heartworms are blood-borne parasites that reside in the heart or nearby large blood vessels of infected animals. Heartworm disease is much less common in cats than dogs, but more common than previously thought. This handout explains the disease and outlines signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Heartworm disease is challenging to treat in cats because there is currently no approved medication that safely eliminates adult heartworms. Treatment often focuses on managing symptoms and reducing the risk of sudden death while the infection resolves naturally, a process that can take several years. Prevention is the best treatment in cats.
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by a parasite transmitted to dogs by mosquitos. Heartworm larvae migrate through the dog’s bloodstream to the heart and adjacent blood vessels, where they mature into adult heartworms. This handout explains the disease and outlines signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Treatment usually includes two types of medication: one to kill the heartworm larvae (microfilariae) and one to kill adult heartworms, along with strict exercise restriction during recovery. Many dogs will also be treated with antibiotics to combat potential infection with bacteria. Your veterinarian will recommend the most appropriate treatment approach