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Trichomonas foetus: A Hidden Cause of Diarrhea in Cats and Fertility Loss in Cattle

By Vetfor
January 14, 2026
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Trichomonas foetus is a microscopic protozoan parasite that can affect different species in different ways. In cattle, it is best known for reducing reproductive performance through early pregnancy loss and infertility. In cats, it is an important cause of chronic large-bowel diarrhea, particularly in young animals and multi-cat environments. Because…

Babesiosis in Cats and Dogs

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. The parasites invade red blood cells and can trigger hemolytic anemia and systemic illness. Dogs are diagnosed more often, but cats can also be affected, especially in tick-endemic areas. Because early signs are non-specific, risk awareness and…

Leptospirosis in Cats

By Vetfor
December 24, 2025
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What It Is And How Cats Get Infected Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira spp. Cats are exposed mainly through contact with urine contaminated water, soil, or surfaces, and through hunting or eating infected prey (especially rodents). Many infected cats remain subclinical, but they can still develop…

fNT-proBNP (NT-proBNP) Testing for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure in Cats

By Vetfor
November 19, 2025
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Heart failure is a common condition in dogs and cats and can lead to serious clinical consequences. However, establishing a definitive diagnosis is not always straightforward, as the clinical signs are often nonspecific and may easily mimic other diseases. Symptoms such as dyspnea, lethargy, or coughing can be observed in…

Pancreatic Lipase Tests (cPL and fPL) for Diagnosing Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats

Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a common and serious condition in both dogs and cats. Diagnosing pancreatitis is challenging because its signs are often vague and can mimic other illnesses. Fortunately, modern blood tests that measure pancreatic lipase levels specifically canine pancreatic lipase (cPL) in dogs and feline pancreatic…

Beyond the Curve: HbA1c Testing in Long-Term Diabetes Monitoring for Dogs and Cats

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) in dogs and cats is a common endocrine disorder characterized by persistent high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) due to insufficient insulin production or action. Affected pets often show increased thirst, urination, and appetite (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia) along with sugar in the urine. Managing pet diabetes requires…

Nipping Kidney Disease in the Bud: fSDMA and cSDMA Test Kits for Cats and Dogs

Kidney disease is a silent threat for many cats and dogs. In humans there are approximately 0.9 to 1.0 million nephrons per kidney, whereas dogs have on average 400 to 600 thousand and cats have approximately 180 to 200 thousand. Because nephrogenesis does not occur after birth, this smaller innate…

Flea-dom Fighters: Bartonella’s Sneaky Cat Conspiracy

By Vetfor
August 7, 2025
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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.…

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…