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Pet Health :: Cat and Dog Diseases
Common Diseases Found in Dogs and Cats
Our furry friends get ill just like humans do. When this happens, as pet owners, we try to understand the symptoms and their implications. Then we react by applying a treatment or taking a drive to the nearest animal hospital.
Described below are common infections and diseases found in dogs and cats, along with a brief description of the symptoms.
Common Dog Infections, Diseases, and Symptoms
Following is a non-exhaustive list of common dog infections, maladies, and diseases. Refer to the reference page for full descriptions of each condition and their symptoms.
- Viral Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Fungal Infections
- Protozoal Diseases
- Cardiovascular and circulatory
- Skeletal and muscular disorders
- Parasites
- Nervous system
- Eyes
- Ears
- Skin
- Cancers
- Endocrine diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Urinary and reproductive systems
- Poisons and overdoses
For further reading, please see WikiPedia for a list of dog diseases, conditions, and symptoms.
Common Cat Infections, Diseases, and Symptoms
According to WikiPedia, they have a resource section that lists 74 pages of cat infections, diseases, descriptions, and symptoms.
The general categories are:
- Viral Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Fungal Infections
- Protozoal Diseases
- Cardiovascular and circulatory
- Skeletal and muscular disorders
- Parasites
- Nervous system
- Eyes
- Ears
- Skin
- Cancers
- Endocrine diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Urinary and reproductive systems
- Poisons and overdoses
For further reading, please see WikiPedia for a list of cat diseases, conditions, and symptoms.
To eliminate any doubts about a possible infection or disease that has invaded your cat, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your vet as soon as possible. If you live in, near, or are visiting the Raleigh-Durham, North Caroline area, please schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians as soon as possible. We offer four offices to serve you. Don’t wait. Call today.
Map/Driving Directions
Raleigh, NC Locations:
- Oberlin: (919) 746-7570
- Glenwood: (919) 746-7571
- Falls Pointe: (919) 746-7573
Morrisville, NC Location:
- Grace Park: (919) 746-7572
