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What Medicine to Give a Cat with a Fever
What should we do if our cat shows fever symptoms? Most owners think of giving medicine, but few know what to give a feverish cat, so they cannot treat the cause and the cat suffers. Here we explain what medicine a feverish cat should take, for targeted treatment.
Should You Really Be Feeding Your Dog Oranges?
Today we look at whether dogs can eat oranges at all.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
Symptoms of Rickets in Dogs
Canine rickets is a metabolic disease in puppies from lack of vitamin D and calcium, showing bone deformity, odd gait, and swollen joints; most common at 1-3 months. Sun, diet, and calcium/vitamin D supplements prevent and treat it.
Managing Dog Hair Loss from Endocrine Imbalance
Endocrine hair loss starts with pigmentation and scaly thin coat, then symmetric shedding on the belly, chest, and thighs. Thyroid, adrenal, or sex-gland disorders are common; treatment uses hormone testing and thyroid supplements.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?
Owners misunderstand pumpkin. Some say it causes diarrhea; others say it's fine. Here's the real answer.
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are cheap and nutritious. In any DIY dog-food recipe you'll see them - boiled or dried, they're essential. Most commercial foods contain them too, as an important carb source.
Plants You Should Not Keep Around Cats
Cat owners know their feline masters often nibble on houseplants—any size, any shape, as long as it fits in the mouth they take a bite; even a cactus, which cannot be bitten, gets its spines pulled off first before the bite.
Common Cat Skin Problems Besides Ringworm
The biggest difference between cats and other animals is that cats are masters at hiding pain—yet there is one condition they cannot conceal: skin problems!