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Intestinal obstruction or Intestinal twist in Equines  Causes: 1-Severe colic that causes the horse to move violently, flip over, and roll on its back on the ground. 2-Presence of a large number of worms in the small intestine leading to blockage. 3-Administration of a large amount of carbacol injection, which increases intestinal movement and causes it to twist around itself or burst. 4-Eating foreign bodies such as sand or hair, which can harden and block the small intestine. Symptoms: -Sudden colic symptoms or symptoms of bloating or intestinal obstruction. -Severe sweating due to fatigue and pain. -Increased heart rate to about 100-120 beats per minute (normal is 40 beats per minute). -Absence of bowel movements and no remaining fecal matter during rectal examination. -Rapid discharge during rectal injection without any change in quantity or color. -Abdominal pain upon external examination. Treatment:  Usually there is no treatment and the animal dies within 48 hours in ca...

The Benefits of Pets: Why Owning One is Good for Your Health Pets are more than just cuddly ,cute and lovely companions. They offer a range of benefits that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Research has shown that owning a pet can lower your stress levels, reduce your risk of heart disease, and even improve your social life. In this article, we'll explore some of the ways that pets can benefit your health and why you should consider adding one to your family. 1- Lower Stress Levels Pets are natural stress-relievers. Spending time with a pet can lower your cortisol levels, which is the hormone associated with stress. This can reduce your blood pressure and help you feel more relaxed overall. Pets also offer unconditional love and support, which can be particularly helpful during difficult times. 2-Improved Heart Health Owning a pet can also improve your heart health. Research has shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which ca...

Bloody Stool in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Bloody stool in dogs can be a concerning and alarming sight for any pet owner. It may indicate an underlying health issue that requires prompt medical attention. If you notice your furry friend passing blood in their stool, it's essential to take them to the vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we'll discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for bloody stool in dogs. Causes of Bloody Stool in Dogs: Parasites: Intestinal parasites such as hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms can cause bloody diarrhea in dogs. Dietary indiscretion: Consuming food items that are spoiled, contaminated, or toxic can lead to diarrhea with blood in dogs. Bacterial infections: Certain bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli can cause bloody diarrhea in dogs. Viral infections: Parvovirus, coronavirus, and distemper are examples of viral infections that can cause bloody diarrhea in dogs. Inflammatory bow...

 5 Proven Tips  to get rid of your dog or cat Fleas Permanently  Fleas are external parasites, which inhabit the skin, and hide in the fur of cats or other pets with thick hair, and feed on the blood of the cat that inhabits it, causing skin irritation and infections, and may also cause the transmission of many viral diseases to cat. Rarely do you find a cat breeder who did not suffer from this problem with his cat, especially if he is among those who often accompany the cat outside the house. Therefore, we dedicate this article to talk about this problem, its causes and symptoms, how to clean cats in general, and how to clean cats from fleas in particular. How is the process of cleaning cats from fleas?  Cleaning cats from insects and fleas depends on two parts, as we mentioned, namely: cleaning the cat itself, and cleaning the surroundings or living space. Here are some cleaning procedures for the cat itself: 1- Use a flea control powder or flea spray superficially...

  Bang’s Disease   "  Brucellosis"  Causes of  Bang’s Disease  :  Brucella ovis in sheep and  Brucella melitensis for goats Mode Of Infection in Sheep and Goats :   Ingestion of the Brucella : Contaminated Feed , water and pastures these are the major source of infection . Aerosol  transmission : Contaminated air with Brucella . - Contact with aborted pregnancies . - Semen of infected bulls can transmit the infection and milk of infected cattle .  - Sheep and goats can be infected from cattle . Human Infection " How can human get brucella infection ?" 1- Open skin wounds and contact with contaminated animals tissues ,fluids and aborted fetuses . 2-Dairy products : If consumed from infected animals. 3- Aerosol mode of transmission by breathing contaminated dust . Symptoms of Brucella in cattle  - Abortion  " storm of abortions "  .  - Retained placenta.  - Testis inflammatio...

Cat Vomiting  Contents  : 1- Definition of vomiting in cats . 2- Signs and symptoms of  vomiting in cats. 3- Causes of  vomiting in cats. 4- Diagnosis of  vomiting in cats. 5- Treatment of  vomiting in cats . 6- Prevention of  vomiting in cats. 1- Definition of vomiting in cats .     Vomiting is caused by stomach stimulation or anything that hinders the contents of the stomach from moving to the gastrointestinal tract. This causes reflux, which is the movement of the contents of the stomach and this back to the esophagus and the mouth through which the cat to vomit. Vomiting can be normal and can be dangerous and this is when accompanied by some other symptoms. 2- Signs and symptoms of  vomiting in cats. Symptoms of vomiting in cats:   - We find cats make a sound of a vomit, an output in the stomach and take out food.  -  The food is undigested and mucus comes out with a yellow juic...

The third eyelid in cats .. The emergence and redness of the eyelid-  CHERRY EYE Definition of  CHERRY EYE ? The drooping of the third eyelid gland in cats or the emergence of the eyelid and the appearance of red puffiness is a sign of a disease known in the eyes of cats known as Cherry eye. The gland hanging from the eyelid is also known as the “Cherry Eye”, where it expresses a pink or red lump hanging from the cat's eyelid. Usually, the body stops the growth of the gland by means of an attached supplement consisting of a fibrous material. This medical condition occurs in both dogs and cats, although it usually affects younger animals. But they appear in dogs more than cats. Symptoms of  CHERRY EYE : Symptoms of the third eyelid in cats .. The emergence and redness of the eyelid The most common sign of “Cherry Eye” is a visible oval mass of the third eyelid in cats. It can occur in one eye or both eyes, and can be accompanied by swelling and irritation. ...

Distemper in cats - Cat Panleukopenia Diseases - signs , Treatment and Prevention  Feline Distemper Disease in cats : Definition of Feline Distemper Disease in cats : - It is Acute , contagious highly fetal disease of cats weakness,depression , vomiting and bloody stool . - It is more severe in young ages although it infects all ages if cats especially unvaccinated cats . - The diseases causing the breakdown of blood cells " the WBC s "  espically in the intestinal tract . Causes of Feline Distemper Disease in cats : - Feline Panleukopenia virus FPV. Signs of Feline Distemper Disease in cats : - Anaemia due to breakdown of the blood cells . - Weakness and secondary infections due to the loss of WBC which are the defensive system . - Fever . - Off-food. - Vomiting . - Bloody Stools - Hair loss  - Pale mucus membranes . - secondary infections : Bacterial , viral or fungal. - Difficult in breathing. - Depression with rapidly progressive death . ...

Heartworm disease in dogs  Heartworm Disease in Dogs Definition of Heart Worms : - Heartworm disease is the result of an infection by a worm diflaria Metis . - Heartworm infection is acquired by dogs after an infected mosquito takes a blood meal from the dog . Pathogenesis of heart worms - Life cycle of heart worm: To understand how to prevent heartworm disease in your dog let's take a look at the life cycle of the heartworm . 1- The life cycle of the heartworm begins when a mosquito feeds on a heartworm infected animal and ingests an immature microscopic stage of the heart worm called microfilaria . 2- Once inside the mosquito the microfilaria develop into infective larvae within one to four weeks depending on external temperatures when the mosquito takes its next blood meal from a susceptible host such as your dog the infected larvae are deposited into the skin surrounding the bite . 3- The infected larvae grow into the dog's skin for up to two weeks be...

Dog Choking - The compete Guide To What To Do  If you suspect your dog is choking, the priority is always to keep yourself safe.  Stay as calm as you can, and help them by carefully restraining them.  And then, you want to open their mouth, which is sometimes easier done with two people, and safer done by two people, and only do this if you are confident that you're not putting yourself at risk.  You would open their mouth, and you would check inside to see if there is anything obvious, which you would just remove with your finger and thumb.  Don't be tempted to put your hands in or finger sweep around unless there is something very obvious that you can see, and it might be easier to use tweezers or forceps to remove anything. For a small dog, you would hold them upside down and you would gently shake them, holding them by their thighs and gently shake them.  Boo is clearly not a small dog, so for Boo, what we are trying to do is to get her into a ...

Dog Leukemia  Definition of Dog Leukemia :  - It is A malignant cancer of the WBCs " White Blood Corpuscles " where increase in the count of WBCs in the blood and bone marrow occurs and causing acute or chronic disease where chronic leukemia is less malignant than acute leukemia . Symptoms and signs of Dog Leukemia : Fever. Tongue : Pale color or white. Gums and mucus membranes : Pale . General : Weight loss, Vomiting,lethargy,Bruising and easily bleed. Digestive : Diarrhea,Vomiting and loss of appetite . Decreased Immunity : reoccurred infections , Delayed healing of wounds and bleeding much . Heart rate : Increased. Respiration :Irregular. Chronic infection of leukemia in dogs is characterozed by anemia , weight loss , enlargement of lymph nodes and spleen.... What are the Causes  Dogs Leukemia ? Causes of Leukemia are not well known till now . But it is some mutation in bone marrow which cause development of t...

How to know the  Symptoms  and  Signs  of  CKD "Canine Kidney Disease ".  Definition of    CKD "Canine Kidney Disease ":    Canine kidney disease is a serious condition that can develop over time or appear suddenly, without warning.  Identify the common signs and symptoms so you can call your vet for advice.  You will need Dog water ,dog food and veterinarian.  .............................................................................................. Step 1. Watch your dog to see if he drinks more water than usual.  Dehydration is an early sign of kidney disease.  Always provide your dog with plenty of fresh drinking water.  Measure the water you given them to see if the amount they drink increases or decreases.  ................................................................................................... Step 2. Determine whether or not your dog is urinating more than usual....