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What to Do When Cat Ear Mites Keep Coming Back
As a parasitic infectious disease, ear mites really deserve respect in the 'parasite' industry - they are highly contagious, and their reproduction and survival abilities are extremely strong. Ear mites are not picky either; they can infect cats of any age. So how can owners defeat these annoying ear mites?
Cat Trichomoniasis: Soft Stools, Diarrhea, and What to Do
Cat trichomoniasis is caused mainly by Tritrichomonas foetus, a protozoan that lives in the large intestine and triggers colitis — think frequent soft, bloody stools. It spreads easily via the fecal-oral route, so isolate sick cats and disinfect. The main treatment is ronidazole plus gut support; most cats recover within 2 years.
Vitamin A Deficiency in Dogs and Cats
Vitamin A deficiency in dogs and cats results from a diet lacking preformed vitamin A and its precursors, impairing vision, skin, growth, and reproduction. It causes night blindness, dry eye, flaky skin, and in young animals bone deformity and paralysis, and is corrected by dietary vitamin A and treating any gut disease.
Leukemia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leukemia is a malignant disease of the blood-forming system in which abnormal white cells flood the marrow and blood, damaging other organs. Forms include myeloid, lymphoid, monocytic, and mast-cell leukemia, and treatment is difficult, relying on chemotherapy and supportive care.
Common Questions About Spaying and Neutering Cats
When is the best time to spay or neuter a cat? What should be noted before and after the surgery? What are the benefits? These are things every cat owner needs to learn. Spaying or neutering is something every cat must go through; let us look at these common questions together.
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a large, powerful white livestock guardian from Hungary, dating to the 13th century. Despite its size it is gentle with people, especially children, and makes an excellent companion and protector.
Key Things to Manage When Keeping Turtles in Summer
Summer is the fastest growth season for turtles, and their appetite increases greatly. But to protect their digestive health, owners must feed sensibly to avoid obesity or gastroenteritis and fatty liver disease from overeating. Our pet care specialists walk you through the key points of summer turtle keeping.
Nebelung
The Nebelung is essentially a long-haired Russian Blue, a rare variant recognized by TICA in 1987 and hailed as the 'nobility of long-haired breeds.' Apart from its coat, it is identical to the Russian Blue. Quiet, shy, and gentle, yet intelligent and adaptable, it is well suited to calm households.
Scorpion
Scorpions have a wide range of medicinal uses, though their tails are venomous. With many species distributed across more than ten provinces in China, the most commonly used medicinal species is the East Asian scorpion (Chinese scorpion), which is highly effective in treating rheumatic conditions.
Snow Squirrel
The Snow Squirrel is a gentle, delicate-looking rodent whose coat changes with the seasons, valued for both its fur and as a pet. An active nut-lover, it needs a varied diet, temperature-controlled housing, and safe chewing material for its teeth.