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What to Do When a Kitten Has Diarrhea and Vomiting
Many of us have met newborn or just-weaned kittens with diarrhea or vomiting. Beginners can only ask the vet or the seller. Sometimes the seller lacks experience or gives wrong advice, and most vets say the kitten is too small to treat - just give probiotics. Here we explain what to actually do.
Three Common Dog Illnesses in Autumn and Winter
Cooler months bring three common threats: colds, bronchitis and gastroenteritis. Know the signs, keep your dog warm and dry, and consult a vet if symptoms linger or worsen.
Intestinal Intussusception in Dogs: An In-Depth Guide
Intussusception occurs when one segment of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent section, most often in the small intestine. A complete blockage can cause acute, severe symptoms and even shock or death. Recognizing the causes and diagnostic steps helps your vet treat it before it becomes life-threatening.
How to Treat Canine Coronavirus Infection
Canine coronavirus infection, also called canine coronavirus diarrhea, is an acute infectious disease caused by canine coronavirus, mainly characterized by vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in dogs.
Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Treatment of Early-Stage Canine Distemper
The canine distemper virus is highly contagious and deadly. Early on there is a biphasic high fever with cold-like signs, later bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. Late stage brings neurological signs such as spasms and convulsions. Some dogs show local hardening of the nose and paw pads.
Puppy Diarrhea and Vomiting: Causes and Treatment
Many owners find that raising a dog takes endless effort, yet mistakes and oversights still happen, and dogs easily fall ill, with vomiting being one of the most common signs. Here is how to treat a dog's vomiting and diarrhea.
Why Do Dogs Vomit Sometimes Like Chewing Cud (Rumination)?
Dogs cannot ruminate. If a dog seems to 'chew cud,' it is actually sick. Rumination is a behavior of plant-eaters like cows and sheep; dogs lack the organs for it. What looks like rumination is really vomiting.
Why Is Your Cat Vomiting? Common Causes
Occasional vomiting may be normal, but frequent vomiting needs attention. Causes include hairballs, parasites, food issues, and urinary blockage — judge by the vomit, frequency, and energy level.
Is Toxoplasmosis Really That Scary?
Toxoplasma is a zoonotic disease with a very wide host range; infection rates in both humans and animals are high. Pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and lab animals can all be infected.