Search Results
6133 results for “FIC”
Why Does a Dachshund Shed So Much?
Heavy shedding can be normal seasonal coat change twice a year; supplement nutrition and lecithin then. Abnormal shedding comes from poor diet or over-bathing, so manage food and use dog shampoo.
How to Handle Parrot Diarrhea
Parrots pass urine and feces together, so extra water or fruit can look like diarrhea when it is not. True diarrhea is colored, watery, and mucoid with low appetite. Use garlic water, oxytetracycline, or probiotics, and prevent it with clean, varied food.
My dog fell from a height; the right hind leg won’t touch the ground, it keeps lying down, eats and drinks, breathes a bit fast, no stool or urine. Bone fractures are ruled out; the right hind leg root/butt area hurts when pressed firmly but not lightly, and lifting the leg hurts, like pain in the leg pit. What is it, is it serious?
A fall can injure the pelvis and hip (sciatic, pubic, iliac bones) or nerves, affecting defecation and possibly causing hind-limb paralysis. A firm pelvic press causing pain fits this. Get a DR X-ray; fix if fractured, or use anti-inflammatory and NSAID painkillers conservatively.
What Symptoms Appear with Severe Anemia in a Teddy?
Anemic Teddies show malnutrition, weight loss, weakness, rough coat and pale mucous membranes, and in severe cases, collapse. Treatment depends on the cause, including nutrition, glucose, amino acids or transfusion.
Why Does a Cat Suddenly Drool?
Sudden drooling can be physiological, such as from irritating food or stress, and usually passes quickly. Persistent drooling with other symptoms like lethargy or vomiting likely indicates disease and needs treatment.
Why Does a Husky Shiver?
Huskies may shiver from cold, over-excitement or fear, in which case they need warmth or calming. Frequent shivering can also signal a health problem such as calcium deficiency or poisoning.
What Symptoms Appear When a Dog Lacks Zinc?
The most typical sign of zinc deficiency in dogs is a marked loss of appetite and picky eating. Severe deficiency can disrupt digestion, cause frequent diarrhea, and slow a puppy's growth.
What Happens If a Dog Eats Only Meat?
Dogs are omnivores with a meat-based diet, so eating meat is fine, and an occasional serving helps supplement protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. However, a meat-only diet lacks balanced nutrition and can lead to deficiencies and obesity.
How does a Samoyed get skin disease?
Samoyeds get skin disease mainly from parasites (fleas, lice, ticks, mites) outdoors, over-bathing stripping the sebum barrier, micronutrient deficiency weakening skin, or damp, dirty environments with bacteria and fungi. Keep clean, balanced, and dry.
What should a Border Collie eat during shedding season?
During shedding, boost nutrition: puppies need protein, vitamins, and minerals for shiny new coat; adults benefit from lecithin, fish oil, and vitamin B. Brush often to remove loose fur and aid skin metabolism.