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Why Your Dog Keeps Having Diarrhea
Dogs are sensitive and easily get diarrhea from the slightest wrong food; fragile too. Owners worry, but worry alone does nothing - know how to treat and learn preventive care.
Causes and Treatment of Tear Stains in Cats and Dogs
Some owners excitedly raise a 'Snow White' or 'Prince Charming', only to see it ruined by two lines of tear stains! Where is the viral pet we were promised?
How to Handle Cat Scratches and Bites
Being scratched by a cat is common, usually unintended; your own cat rarely bites unless extremely startled. Sometimes a scratch is not on purpose.
Why a Water Bath Beats Dry Shampoo for Dogs
A dog's skin has many sebaceous glands that secrete sebum, a lubricant and antibacterial layer — the first defense against skin infection. But glands can malfunction, causing too much or too little sebum.
Common Eye Diseases in Parrots and Their Treatment
Parrot keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial eye injury, and cataracts are common parrot eye diseases. Here the author details their symptoms and treatment.
Dog Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is common in dogs and cats. Owners often misunderstand it, masking the real cause and delaying treatment. Knowing dog diarrhea is important.
Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Cat Gastroenteritis: What to Do
The most common sign of cat gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal mucosa. It occurs often and has many causes, split into acute and chronic forms. Here are the symptoms and treatment.
What Is Intussusception in Dogs?
Intussusception is a gut condition in dogs caused by overeating, cold food, poor diet, cold water, or secondary infection and parasites. Here's how it works and how it's diagnosed.
Cat Periodontitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline periodontal disease is the most common oral disease in cats; over 80% of cats over 3 years old develop it. Neglected cleaning, slower metabolism, and weaker immunity let plaque and tartar build up, leading to bacterial growth and infection, and bone/tooth resorption from bacterial toxins and acid—causing serious periodontal disease.