Infections and vaccines
Contagious diseases, how they spread, and how vaccines protect.
8 articles
Parvovirus in Dogs (Parvo): Signs, Spread and Prevention
Parvo is a serious, highly contagious virus in puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Learn the signs, how it spreads, how long it lasts at home and how vaccines protect.
Ear Infections in Dogs: Signs, Causes and Prevention
Ear infections are common in dogs. Learn the signs, causes like allergies, moisture and grass seeds, who's at risk, and why a vet must check the ear first.
Feline Calicivirus (Cat Flu): Signs, Spread and Prevention
Feline calicivirus is a common cause of cat flu and mouth ulcers. Learn how it spreads, the signs that need a vet, and how vaccination and hygiene help.
FIP in Cats (Feline Infectious Peritonitis): What It Is, Signs and Risk
FIP is a serious cat disease linked to a common coronavirus. Learn who is at risk, the signs that need a vet, and why FIP itself is not considered contagious.
Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Parvovirus): Signs and Prevention
Feline panleukopenia is a serious, highly contagious virus in cats. Learn the signs, how it spreads, whether people can catch it, and how vaccination protects your cat.
Rabies in Dogs and Cats: What Every Owner Should Know
Rabies is deadly but preventable. Learn how it spreads, what to do right away if an animal bites you, why vaccinating your pet matters, and why it's needed for pet travel.
Ringworm in Cats and Dogs: How It Spreads and Can People Catch It?
Ringworm is a common, treatable fungal skin infection in cats and dogs that can pass to people. Learn how it spreads, who is at risk and when to see a vet.
Psittacosis (Parrot Fever) in Cockatiels: Can Your Bird Make You Sick?
Can you catch parrot fever from a cockatiel? Learn how psittacosis spreads from birds to people, the signs in birds, and simple hygiene steps that help.