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Treatment and Prevention of Stud Tail Dermatitis in Cats
Stud tail is usually mild but recurs and needs ongoing care. Treatment includes medicated benzoyl-peroxide baths, topical antibiotics, neutering, and—if severe—cellulitis care. Prevention centers on diet, hygiene, and neutering.
About Hamster Cheek-Pouch Inflammation (Cheilitis)
Hamsters love storing food in their cheek pouches. If overfed, food stays and spoils, breeding bacteria and causing pouch inflammation. Symptoms include foul drooling, facial swelling and refusal to eat. Prompt cleaning and oral medicine are needed. Reasonable feeding and regular checks prevent it.
Key Points for Raising Meat Rabbits in Winter
Winter's cold, short daylight and lack of greens make meat-rabbit farming harder. Here are the problems and solutions for winter raising.
Can Dogs Get Fleas in Winter?
Many think winter cold kills fleas, so dogs need no deworming - but winter cold can't kill fleas. This article covers winter flea control.
Dog Urine with Blood: Causes and What to Do
Blood in dog urine usually means tract injury or infection, but causes differ — urinary disease, an intact tom's mating friction, poisoning, or blood parasites. This guide covers each with the right treatment.
Can You Leave a Cat Unneutered?
Neutering cats is debated, but the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. This article covers what happens if you don't neuter, the benefits, and the risks.
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.
Is Female Rabbit Infertility Caused by Reproductive Diseases?
Many factors cause female rabbit infertility, and reproductive disease is only one of them; poor feeding management can also be to blame. This article walks through the main causes of rabbit infertility.
Why Spay or Neuter Your Rabbit? The Benefits of Rabbit Neutering
Neutering your pet rabbit limits unwanted breeding and lowers the risk of reproductive diseases such as pyometra in females and testicular cancer in males. Here is a detailed look at the benefits of rabbit neutering.
Essential Rabbit-Care Basics Every Owner Should Know
New owners often feel lost; without learning, rabbits are hard to keep alive. Here are the basics of rabbit care.