Pneumocystosis in Cats
Pneumocystosis is a respiratory infection involving Pneumocystis carinii, a fungus commonly found in the environment. Although pneumocystosis may lead to a variety of health issues, it only affects dogs (or humans) with compromised immune systems because the weakened body defenses allows the P. carinii organism to multiply and grow to critical levels in the lungs.
Symptoms and Types
Generally, the breathing difficulties will progressively worsen over a four-week period. Other signs associated with pneumocystosis ...read more
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