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What to Do About Coccidia Infection in Dogs
Pet coccidia is a terrible parasite; worse is an owner who does not even know coccidia - is that you?
Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite
Bloating refers to the symptom of a dog's stomach and intestines swelling due to excessive gas production. Flatulence generally refers to the process of expelling excess gas from the body. Gas from flatulence is mainly expelled through the anus.
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed
There are many causes of IBD in dogs, such as ordinary enteritis from improper diet, parasite-driven enteritis, and viral enteritis that generally needs antiviral treatment. This article explains the in-depth diagnostic workup used to confirm IBD.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.
How Abnormal Bleeding in Cats Is Diagnosed and Treated
Abnormal bleeding can come from many conditions involving platelets, clotting factors, or blood vessels, and it should never be ignored. Diagnosis relies on blood tests, imaging, and clotting assays, while treatment focuses on stopping the trigger and stabilizing the cat.
Dog Won’t Eat and Vomits White Foam or Mucus
When a dog refuses food and brings up white foam or clear mucus, the cause can range from simple overeating to a more serious problem. The dog's energy level is the quickest clue: a bright, active dog can be watched at home, while a dull or worsening one needs a vet.
How to Tell If Your Dog Has Coccidia
Coccidia live in the small-intestine lining and cause blood-tinged, mucus-laden stool, lethargy, and dehydration — worst in puppies. Dogs pick it up from contaminated ground or faeces, so a fecal microscope exam confirms it; treatment is a sulfadimethoxine dewormer plus fluids, with regular cleaning and prevention the long-term fix.
Why Did My Dog Suddenly Collapse and Seizure?
Sudden collapse with convulsions may be epilepsy, or it can stem from poisoning, low blood sugar, hepatic encephalopathy, or hyperthyroidism. Recurrent episodes usually mean epilepsy, diagnosed by ruling out other causes then neuro and brain imaging. Control it with anti-seizure medication taken on schedule, and protect the dog from injury during attacks.