Infectious Diseases

Question 1

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from canine distemper virus

Answer 1

It is a virus 
Causes 
Pus discharge from the eyes (initial)
Fever
Lethargy 
Vomiting 
Coughing

Question 2

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from parvovirus

Answer 2

VIRUS 
SEVERE often bloody diarhoea 
Lethargy 
Loss of appetite 
Abdominal pain
Bloat

Question 3

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from leptospirosis

Answer 3

(a bacterial infection)
Jaundice 
Fever
Weakness 
Increased thirst 
Bloody diarrhoea

Question 4

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from hepatitis

Answer 4

VIRUS
Watery discharge from eyes and nose
Deficiancy of blood clotting
Blindness
Loss of appetite
Thirst

Question 5

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from kennel cough

Answer 5

infectious bronchitis 
Coughing 
Sneezing 
Lethargy 
Nose running
Loss of appetite

Question 6

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from Panleukopenia

Answer 6

VIRUS (cat parvo)
Depression 
Vomiting 
Diarrhoea 
Anorexia 
Abdominal pain 
dehydration

Question 7

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from cat flu

Answer 7

Caused by Feline Herpes Virus 1 (FHV1) and Feline Calicivirus (FVC).
Sneezing 
Coughing 
Breathing issues 
Fatigue 
Loss of appetite 
Discharge from the nose 
Ulcers on the nose or mouth

Question 8

What are the known indications an animal may be displaying if they are suffering from feline leukaemia virus

Answer 8

VIRUS
Appetite loss
Weight loss
Poor coat condition
Enlarged lymph nodes 
Persistant fever 
Pale gums 
Gingivitis

Question 9

What is myxomatosis

Answer 9

Myxomatosis is a highly contagious viral disease in rabbits that is usually fatal.