Search Results

309 results for “Daily Care, Symptoms”

Why Is My Dog’s Eye Turning White?

Why Is My Dog’s Eye Turning White?

A white or cloudy eye usually means keratitis, cataract (sometimes from diabetes), or normal lens hardening in older dogs. Keep the eye clean, avoid harsh light, and have a vet rule out serious causes — mites or advanced cataracts need professional care.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
Can a Young Puppy Have Rabies?

Can a Young Puppy Have Rabies?

Puppies under three months carry their mother's antibodies and are unlikely to have rabies, but after that, unvaccinated pups can. Annual shots and avoiding unknown animals are the safeguard.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020
What to Do About Dog Cataracts

What to Do About Dog Cataracts

Cataracts cloud the lens and slowly steal a dog's sight, worst in older dogs where it advances slowly. The only real cure is surgery, but early stable cases may need none; afterward, careful aftercare and breed-specific eye hygiene matter.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Has Cat Flu

What to Do When Your Cat Has Cat Flu

Cat flu (feline rhinotracheitis) is often mistaken for a cold but is a viral upper-respiratory infection that can kill if ignored, especially in kittens. Antiviral and lysine support plus a clean, low-dust environment are the main care steps.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
Can Canine Distemper Be Cured?

Can Canine Distemper Be Cured?

Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease with over 50% mortality, but caught early it is often treatable. Symptoms move from mild fever and diarrhea to severe eye and nerve damage, so any suspected case needs immediate veterinary care.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
What to Do When Your Dog Has Ongoing Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

What to Do When Your Dog Has Ongoing Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

Persistent diarrhea in dogs usually traces back to cold exposure, parasites, a sudden food change, or illness such as enteritis, parvovirus, or distemper. Treat the cause, keep your dog hydrated, and get veterinary help if symptoms are severe.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
What Those Hard Lumps on a Kitten’s Head Mean

What Those Hard Lumps on a Kitten’s Head Mean

A hard, painless white lump on a kitten's head that neither grows nor fades is often a sign of ringworm. Ringworm comes from contact with fungi like Microsporum canis or Trichophyton, thriving in damp, dirty places. It causes scaly spots and hair loss, is contagious to people, and needs vet care plus topical antifungal ointment and good hygiene.

Pet Health 📅 October 27, 2020
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Mites

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Mites

The hallmark of a mite infestation is intense itching with irregular red patches and hair loss. Unlike ringworm's neat circular rings, mite damage looks blotchy and worsens the more your cat scratches, sometimes progressing to blisters and discharge.

Pet Health 📅 October 19, 2020
Cat Has Had Yellow Nasal Discharge for Six Months

Cat Has Had Yellow Nasal Discharge for Six Months

Persistent yellow nasal discharge in cats usually points to a chronic upper-respiratory infection such as feline viral rhinotracheitis, or less commonly pneumonia. When the symptom has lasted six months, the condition is well established and needs a proper veterinary work-up rather than guesswork. Supportive home care can ease discomfort, but lasting or recurring discharge warrants diagnostic testing.

Pet Health 📅 October 10, 2020