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Flea-dom Fighters: Bartonella’s Sneaky Cat Conspiracy

By Vetfor
August 7, 2025
Blog, Cat Health Care
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Bartonella henselae might sound like a insignificant latin name, but it’s actually a tiny bacterium carried by cat fleas that can cause big trouble for cats and for the people who love them. This pathogen is the culprit behind the infamous “cat scratch fever” in humans. Cats pick up B.…

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Feathered Fever: The Bird Flu Story

Bird flu (avian influenza) isn’t a brand new bug, it’s a family of influenza A viruses that normally circulate in birds. Wild waterfowl (ducks, geese, shorebirds) are the classic reservoir hosts, often carrying flu viruses without looking sick. But some strains can spill into farm flocks or even people. For…

Tiny Biter, Big Trouble: Leishmania’s Long Game in Dogs

By Vetfor
July 16, 2025
Blog, Dog Health Care
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Leishmania might sound exotic, but it’s actually a tiny single celled parasite carried by sand flies (Phlebotomus papatasi, tiny blood sucking insects) that can spell big trouble for dogs. It’s not spread by ordinary fleas or ticks, only sand flies transmit it. Leishmania infantum is the main cause of canine…

Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) in Shrimps

What is IHHNV? IHHNV is a tiny DNA virus (a parvovirus) that infects shrimp. You can think of it as a microscopic troublemaker with a big name. It’s highly contagious to most farmed shrimp species, including Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei), black tiger shrimp (P. monodon), Pacific blue shrimp…

Ordinary Becomes Predatory: The Mutational Journey of Feline Coronavirus

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is perhaps one of the most dreaded diseases among us cat owners. It is a type of illness that develops through a mutation in cats infected with feline coronavirus. The spread of the COVID-19 virus and the emergence of its variants have unfortunately increased the risk…

Giardia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Transmission, and Detection with VetFor Giardia Test Kit

Giardia is a microscopic protozoan parasite that causes intestinal infection and diarrhea in its hosts (CDC, 2024). In cats and dogs, this infection is called giardiasis, which occurs when the parasite colonizes and multiplies in the animal’s small intestine. Once inside the hosts’ gut, the parasites attach to the intestinal…

Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) in Poultry

What is Infectious Bronchitis and Which Birds Does It Affect? Infectious bronchitis (IB) is a highly contagious respiratory disease of chickens caused by the avian coronavirus IBV. It occurs worldwide and affects both meat-type and egg-laying chickens of all ages. Infected flocks suffer rapid spread of disease. While IBV primarily infects…

Understanding Canine Heartworm and the Power of Early Diagnosis: Why the VetFor CHW Detection Kit is a Game-Changer

Heartworm disease may not seem like an immediate concern to many pet owners, but for veterinarians and animal health professionals, it remains a constant challenge that requires timely and precise diagnosis. Caused by the parasitic roundworm Dirofilaria immitis, canine heartworm (CHW) disease can be life-threatening if not diagnosed in time.…

Canine Distemper: A Silent Threat to Your Dog’s Health

By Vetfor
April 30, 2025
Blog, Dog Health Care
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Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs worldwide. Caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), this virus is notorious for attacking multiple systems within a dog’s body, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. It can lead to symptoms ranging from coughing and nasal discharge to…

Guarding Equine Health: The Role of Taylorella equigenitalis Diagnosis and the Power of VetFor Detection Kit

When it comes to equine health and reproduction, time, precision, and preventative action are everything. Among the many threats to equine breeding programs worldwide, one stands out for its potential to disrupt fertility, hinder trade, and create silent outbreaks: Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). CEM…