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How often should you bathe a cat?
Cats stay mostly indoors and groom themselves by licking, so they rarely get dirty and can be bathed every 1 to 3 months. Bathing too often damages the coat and skin, and only cat-specific shampoo should be used.
How long can a cat with stomatitis live?
Life span depends on severity and treatment. Untreated, a cat lives only about 1-3 months. Stomatitis is curable; prompt vet care removes the danger. Causes include mechanical, physical and chemical irritation, calicivirus and vitamin lack; get a diagnosis.
What happens if a dog has toothache?
Toothache shows drooling, less appetite, frequent swallowing, low mood, hard chewing, red swollen gums and whining while eating. Usually from cavities or gingivitis; see a vet. Keep oral hygiene with pet mouthwash or gel, or brush; avoid long-term wet food and hard bones.
What are the Cane Corso’s teeth like?
Most Cane Corsos now have an underbite, which hurts looks if severe. Bred as large hunt and guard dogs, they should have a strong scissor bite. Mixed breeding later caused the underbite, which became the standard as scissor-bite ones faced breeding difficulty.
What makes a red Teddy look good?
Red is the classic Teddy color and suits a toy-bear look, so pick a smaller one under 8 catties (about 4 kg) for cuteness. Buy from a proper kennel with parent pedigrees. Coat should be curly like lamb's wool and full; almond eyes, bright and clear, not teary.
What about a native dog with a black tongue?
Folklore says a black-tongued dog wards off evil and brings luck, but there is no science to it. The black tongue is gene-controlled, possibly recessive, so rare. Otherwise it is just a normal dog; if you love it, the tongue color does not matter.
What happens with severe anemia in dogs?
Anemic dogs show pale mucous membranes, drowsiness, lethargy, less exercise, fast heart rate and frequent panting; severe cases drop blood pressure and may collapse. Anemia is regenerative (blood loss, hemolysis) or non-regenerative (iron, kidney, nutrition). Treat the cause, then transfuse.
What happens if a dog eats cilantro (coriander)?
A little cilantro is non-toxic and nutritious, usually fine for dogs. But its strong smell may irritate sensitive dogs, causing vomiting or lost appetite, so observe and see a vet if abnormal. Never feed onion, scallion or chives, which are toxic.
How does a dog’s stool change when it has a cold?
A dog with a cold should have normal stool, no soft stool, diarrhea or constipation. But chilling or lowered immunity can cause gut inflammation. Give pet anti-diarrhea and probiotic medicine; if no improvement or fever, check for distemper.
What happens when a dog reaches the end of its life?
A dying dog shows lethargy, no appetite, little movement, breathing trouble, hiding in corners and dull responses. Some leave home to die quietly; old age brings heart disease and renal failure with mouth-breathing and incontinence.