Tag Archives: cat immune system

Jun200912

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Demodicosis (Demodex cati) In Cats

Demodex cati is the mite responsible for Demodicosis in cats, and is a “cousin” mite to Demodex canis, the causative agent of Demodicosis (red mange) in dogs. Demodicosis is an uncommon condition of cats and is more likely to occur in patients with other disease processes such as immunosuppression from Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline Leukemia [...]

May200926

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Itchy Dogs and Cats Are In The Clinic Today

Allergy alert! It seems that every other dog and cat who comes in the front door of our hospital is complaining of itchiness. Allergy years tend to run in cycles. Dogs’ immune systems are known to be able to react to 64 allergens that they inhale, as well as contact and other allergens. Dust, pollen [...]