Not exact matches
Many
of the cats are suffering from upper respiratory syndrome and
flea - induced
anemia.
Tracy Hendrickson, a medical technologist and owner
of Companion Pets Veterinary Blood Bank, says donations from Winston and other donors have helped save puppies and adult dogs with problems such as Parvo, rat poisoning, cancer, and
flea and tick
anemias, just to name a few.
«Spring and summer there is more demand because
of flea and tick
anemia and Parvo.»
Sometimes the size
of a pinhead,
flea bites have been known to cause such serious afflictions in humans as dermatitis,
anemia, Rickettsioses, secondary infection at the wound site and — at their most severe — plague.
Her thick coat was so matted, that she had to be shaved and she showed some signs
of anemia from all
of the
flea bites.
Because
of a cat's small size, blood loss from a
flea infestation could result in severe
anemia as well.
Protecting your puppy from
fleas and ticks is important not only for your pet's comfort but also to prevent complications and health risks, including the risk
of anemia in small puppies.
Like heavy
flea infestations, a load
of ticks can cause
anemia and extreme lethargy.
You should detect signs
of fleas as early as possible,
fleas can cause
anemia in puppies.
In dogs,
fleas can transmit tapeworm, cause uncomfortable but non-threatening conditions like skin irritation, or induce fatal levels
of anemia.
Flea - induced
anemia occurs when an influx
of fleas have drained a lot
of blood from your pet, causing fatigue and system malfunctions.
Anemia — This can result if there are many
fleas which literally suck out much
of the kitten's blood.
Parasites carried by ticks and
fleas are also common cause
of anemias, those include Ehrlichia in dogs and cats, and Babesia in dogs.
Fleas and ticks can cause many medical problems, ranging from anemia due to blood loss from multiple bites, to severe skin problems on animals allergic to fleas, to diseases that are transmitted by these vectors of dis
Fleas and ticks can cause many medical problems, ranging from
anemia due to blood loss from multiple bites, to severe skin problems on animals allergic to
fleas, to diseases that are transmitted by these vectors of dis
fleas, to diseases that are transmitted by these vectors
of disease.
Many adults and puppies were suffering from alopecia and
anemia as a result
of their heavy
flea and tick infestations.
All forms
of flea control should be used if the pet is in danger
of serious disease such as
flea anemia from the excessive
flea burden.
Fleas can consume 15 times their own body weight in blood, which can cause
anemia or a significant amount
of blood loss over time.
Preventing your pet from becoming infested with
fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal parasites can avoid the expense
of treatment later on, as well as problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, itching, scratching,
anemia and heart disease in your pet.
Fleas and ticks can cause many medical problems, ranging from anemia due to blood loss from multiple bites, to severe skin problems on animals allergic to fleas, to the various illnesses which are transmitted by these vectors of dis
Fleas and ticks can cause many medical problems, ranging from
anemia due to blood loss from multiple bites, to severe skin problems on animals allergic to
fleas, to the various illnesses which are transmitted by these vectors of dis
fleas, to the various illnesses which are transmitted by these vectors
of disease.
Below are some
of the common specialty areas that we have experience with: - Infectious diseases: Tick - borne disease (Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella), systemic and local bacterial infections, feline and canine viral disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic
anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings disease, addison's disease, endocrine skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory disease: Feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies,
flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory disease
Fleas can cause a series
of serious health conditions, including
anemia which can lead to death.
Young kittens are most at risk for developing
anemia simply from being fed on by large numbers
of fleas.
Not only are these tiny creatures a nuisance, they are also the cause
of many diseases such as
flea anemia,
flea bite dermatitis, and tapeworm infestation.
Other harmful effects
fleas could inflict on your cat include tapeworms and
anemia as a result
of blood loss.
They may be necessary for cats with
anemia caused by blood - sucking parasites such as
fleas; who have undergone trauma, such as being hit by a car, and have internal bleeding; or who have a disease that requires transfusions
of plasma, which contains special proteins that help to protect the pancreas from stimulation by pancreatic enzymes.
If your dog exhibits any signs
of flea allergy dermatitis or
flea anemia, visit your veterinarian so they can be treated along with treating the
fleas.
In the cases
of serious infestation, a
flea or tick's propensity to suck blood could lead to your dog suffering from
anemia.
Anemia may be caused by parasites that feed on the blood
of the cat:
fleas or hookworms.
A severe infestation
of fleas can also cause
anemia in pets.
Fleas are a common nuisance for cat parents and can become a real problem if they get out
of control, causing any number
of health problems from tapeworms to
anemia.
Because
fleas drink your dog's blood, a large number
of them can cause
anemia.
Flea control is important during pregnancy as flea anemia is one of the leading causes of death in neonatal kitt
Flea control is important during pregnancy as
flea anemia is one of the leading causes of death in neonatal kitt
flea anemia is one
of the leading causes
of death in neonatal kittens.
Pale gums are a huge symptom
of anemia — which in turn is usually a fairly substantive sign
of a bad
flea infestation.
Marjoe is the lone survivor from a litter
of kittens that suffered from severe
flea anemia who (thanks to care and meds) is making great progress!
Fleas are an external parasite that can cause a myriad
of common cat health problems in your cat or kitten, including
anemia and tapeworm infection.
Some dogs had several dozen ticks on each paw, splaying their toes, and many adults and puppies were suffering from
anemia as a result
of their heavy
flea infestations.
A heavy
flea infestation can cause a slow, life - threatening blood loss that could lead to
anemia — the physical state
of having a low number
of blood cells.
Vital Signs - Nutrition: Feeding the Large Breed Puppy - The Exam Room: Parasitology / Dermatology —
Flea Allergy Dermatitis - Internal Medicine Case Report: Hematemesis, Abdominal Pain and
Anemia in and Older Cat - From the Field: State
of Pet Health Report - Have Dog, Will Travel
Blood tests can be used to determine the cause
of the symptoms and oftentimes,
anemia can be linked to a
flea infestation.
Flea anemia is probably the number one cause
of death in open - household kittens.
Flea infestation can even mask other diseases — meaning the causes of anemia, fatigue, or itching may go unexamined while there is a flea infestat
Flea infestation can even mask other diseases — meaning the causes
of anemia, fatigue, or itching may go unexamined while there is a
flea infestat
flea infestation.
In cases
of large
flea burdens, varying degrees
of anemia can occur.
Annoying as they are,
fleas pose the additional threat
of infecting your animal with parasites, causing
flea allergy dermatitis, or leading to
anemia if the level
of infection is too great.
Others die
of blood loss or
anemia from worms and
fleas.
Understandably, hotels require dogs to be
flea - free, something we all aspire to anyway to keep dogs free
of the many problems
fleas can cause, everything from
flea allergy dermatitis to
anemia to Bubonic Plague (yep, there have been cases here in Texas the last few years).
While
fleas only measure 2 mm, and individually only consume a small drop
of blood, collectively an infestation in a young puppy can cause potentially fatal
anemia.
Flea control is critical to maintaining good pet health, as fleas can cause anemia and allergic dermatitis, and can also transmit bacteria and other parasites to dogs and cats.2 The success or failure of products for flea control depend on a product's ability to suppress flea reproduction for the duration of the treatment period.3, 4 A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per d
Flea control is critical to maintaining good pet health, as
fleas can cause
anemia and allergic dermatitis, and can also transmit bacteria and other parasites to dogs and cats.2 The success or failure
of products for
flea control depend on a product's ability to suppress flea reproduction for the duration of the treatment period.3, 4 A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per d
flea control depend on a product's ability to suppress
flea reproduction for the duration of the treatment period.3, 4 A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per d
flea reproduction for the duration
of the treatment period.3, 4 A single female
flea can lay up to 50 eggs per d
flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day.5
Fleas have a life span
of more than one year and if they become too serious, your feline's risk
of having
anemia will increase.
Overwhelming
flea infestations will suck the blood out
of your dog and cause life - threatening
anemia (blood loss).
Some
of these risks for dogs and cats include heartworm disease from mosquitoes, infections and
anemia caused by
fleas, ear mites and parasites (both internal and external) from other animals.