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Onset and Virus Traits of Canine Coronavirus
Canine coronavirus is scary mainly for puppies — often fatal to them while mild in adults. It strikes puppies most. Learn how it spreads, what the virus is like, and how to keep unvaccinated puppies safe.
Pathological Changes of Canine Coronavirus
The younger and weaker the dog, the worse canine coronavirus hits — puppies can die while adults stay mild. Learn how the infection shows up in the body, how it is diagnosed, and how to treat and prevent it.
How to Treat Canine Coronavirus
Note: this is not the human COVID of 2020–2021. Canine coronavirus is a dog infectious disease with clear gut signs; puppies are hit hardest and can die. Learn its treatment and how to prevent it.
What to Do When Your Rabbit Loses Its Appetite
A rabbit that stops eating is a warning sign. This article explains common causes of poor rabbit appetite—spoiled food, gut issues, nutritional gaps—and how probiotics, diet changes, and vet checks can restore it.
Dog Dry Cough With White Foamy Vomit: What It Means
During seasonal changes dogs cough easily, but a dry cough with white foamy vomit deserves attention. The cause may be simple or a viral infection. Learn the likely reasons and when to rush to the vet.
Why Is My Cat Vomiting and Having Diarrhea After Vaccination?
Post-vaccine vomiting and diarrhea usually stem from a temporary immunity dip that lets a chill or bad food trigger acute gastroenteritis, though incomplete vaccination can also mean panleukopenia. Withhold food and water for 6-8 hours if vomiting continues, use vet-approved GI meds, and get a fecal and blood check to confirm the cause.
What to Do If Your Cat Has Diarrhea and Vomiting After a Bath and Air Conditioning
A bath followed by cold air-conditioning can chill a cat and trigger vomiting and diarrhea, often from bacterial gastroenteritis, parasites, or (if unvaccinated) panleukopenia. Withhold food and water for 6-8 hours if vomiting persists, use vet-approved GI meds, keep the cat warm at 27-28C, and see a vet if symptoms continue.
Hairball Paste or Cat Grass: What Is Better for a Cat’s Hairballs?
Hairball paste generally works better than cat grass, because cat grass triggers vomiting while paste gently moves hairballs through the gut with the stool. Feed paste 2-3 times a week for light groomers, or every 1-2 days for heavy groomers, and watch for soft stools from overuse.
Cat Dandruff: Causes and Treatment
Dandruff in cats is usually caused by external parasites such as fleas or lice, or by allergic reactions to pollen and dust. Mild flakes with no other symptoms are normal, but heavy flaking with rashes or hair loss calls for parasiticides and medicated skin care. Regular deworming and a healthy skin barrier are the best defense.
How Dogs Digest Food (Part 1)
Brief gut sensitivity may not harm, but wrong feeding turns it into gastroenteritis or worse. Here is the science of dog digestion.