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Tritrichomonas blagburni (also known as Tritrichomonas foetus) is a single-celled parasite. Cats are infected with tritrichomonas by accidentally ingesting the parasite when they drink contaminated water, groom an infected cat, or groom themselves after being contaminated with infected feces, litter, or bedding.
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Adding a kitten to your family is exciting and also a big responsibility. It is important to work with your veterinarian to keep your kitten safe and healthy. This handout includes information about basic kitten care, including vaccinations, internal and external parasites, microchipping, and the importance of early spaying or neutering.
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Adding a puppy to your family is exciting and also a big responsibility. It is important to work with your veterinarian to keep your puppy safe and healthy. This handout includes information about basic puppy care, including vaccinations, internal and external parasites, microchipping, and the importance of early spaying or neutering.
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Von Willebrand disease causes an inability for blood to clot resulting in excessive bleeding. If this disease is suspected, initial screening tests include a complete blood count (CBC), buccal mucosal bleeding time, and a coagulation profile. More advanced diagnostics include assays that assess the quantity and functionality of vWF. DNA testing is available and most commonly used to evaluate animals used in breeding programs.
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Whipworms are intestinal parasites that can cause severe irritation to the intestines. Whipworm infection rarely affects cats. Large infestations of whipworm can cause watery diarrhea, weight loss, and general debilitation. Smaller infestations are likely to be asymptomatic.
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Whipworms are intestinal parasites that can cause severe irritation to the intestines. Of all the intestinal parasites found in dogs, whipworms cause the most disease. Whipworm infection can cause bloody diarrhea, weight loss, changes in electrolyte concentrations, and general debilitation. Smaller infestations may be asymptomatic.