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Should You Do Ear Care After Bathing a Cat?
Pet ear disease is rising; a cat with ear trouble shakes its head, scratches with hind legs, and smells bad. Untreated, it scratches endlessly and hurts itself.
What Is Feline Kidney Failure: Symptoms and Treatment
Lower urinary tract disease (bladder and urethra) is common in both sexes; mechanisms are bladder-wall injury and irritation of sensory nerves, increasing resistance to urine flow or causing pain or inflammation. Symptoms: long squats, frequent urination, blood in urine or outside the box, reduced appetite or vomiting.
What to Do About Everyday Cat Shedding
Cat owners all fret over shedding—especially in spring the cat becomes a 'walking dandelion.' Some even roll the loose fur into balls.
What Is Food Allergy in Cats
Although food allergy is an uncommon problem in cats, it can occur at any age. This article discusses what feline food allergy is, its symptoms, and how to treat it.
Symptoms of Urethritis in Dogs
Canine urethritis is bacterial inflammation of the urethral lining, often from mechanical or chemical irritation or nearby spread (cystitis). Signs are painful, dripping urination with cloudy or bloody urine; treat with antibiotics and potassium permanganate flushes.
Otitis Externa in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
Otitis externa in cats refers to inflammation of the pinna and external ear canal, usually caused by bacteria or fungi. The most common pathogens include Staphylococcus intermedius, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Primary otitis externa is uncommon in cats; it generally occurs when changes in the ear canal environment make it more favorable for bacterial or fungal growth.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) Explained
Other conditions can cause symptoms like FIC, so they must be ruled out before diagnosing FIC.
Do Dogs Cry Because They Are Sad?
Many have seen dogs shed tears and think the dog cries from moved or reluctant feelings. Do dogs really use tears to show emotion like humans?
What Kinds of Parasites Do Dogs Get?
For dogs, parasites split into internal and external. With low immunity many parasites are easy to catch; below is a summary of common dog parasites for clearer distinction.