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How to Treat Dog Stomatitis Quickly
Don't think a dog chewing bones happily means it's easy! A dog's mouth is fragile; improper feeding or rough eating that scratches the mouth causes redness and stomatitis. What if a dog gets stomatitis? Let's learn the treatment.
Common Rabbit Digestive Problems
Bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are common rabbit digestive issues; each needs a different response, from simple fasting and massage to antibiotics for bacterial cases, and prevention always beats treatment.
A Brief Look at Dog Kidney Failure
Kidney failure means the kidneys stop filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and making red-blood-cell hormones. Acute failure (toxin or infection) is reversible; chronic (age-linked) is not. Causes include bacteria in water, poisons, genes, and secondary disease—acute is preventable by controlling toxins.
Why Does a Hamster Have a Lot of Eye Discharge?
A healthy hamster makes little eye gunk; a sudden increase signals eye trouble. This guide covers conjunctivitis, colds, and 'heat' from diet as the three common causes.
How to Prevent and Treat Postpartum Feed Refusal in Does
Earlier we analyzed why does refuse food after birth; some owners still don't know how to prevent it. This article details the prevention methods for postpartum feed refusal in does.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Do Rabbit Ears Normally Hang or Stand?
A suddenly flopped ear often alarms owners, but it can be normal — lop genetics or mixed blood. This guide tells benign ear changes from disease signs like discharge, odor, or head-shaking.
Does Interdigital Dermatitis in Dogs Come from Damp Paws?
A small bump between the toes or pads grows like acne and fills with pus and blood, painful to step on. It comes from damp caging, untrimmed nails, wet un-dried paws, or cuts. Treat by cleaning and medicating; prevent by keeping paws dry and groomed.
Why Do Dogs Get Pneumonia?
Pneumonia brings cough, shallow breathing, fever, low appetite, and fatigue. It stems from inhaled smoke or irritants, aspirated food, secondary disease, viruses (parainfluenza, canine flu), bacteria (E. coli, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Pasteurella), or chest trauma.
Two Common Inflammations in Rex Rabbits
Sore hock (pododermatritis) and infectious rhinitis are both common in rex rabbits and can harm the animals; infectious rhinitis is also contagious and can sweep through a herd. This guide covers the signs, care, and prevention of each.