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What Is Chronic Diarrhea in Cats?
Chronic diarrhea in cats causes weight loss, slack anus, weakness and dull coat; it is usually chronic gastroenteritis from irregular or greasy diet. Below we explain symptoms and treatment.
Can 84 Disinfectant Kill the Distemper Virus?
84 disinfectant cannot fully kill the canine distemper virus; daily wipes with DuPont products or UV light are still needed during the half-year to year of viral shedding. Concentration, pH, temperature, and reducing agents all change its effect.
Things to Note When Raising a Dog in Summer
Summer is the hardest season for dogs. Shedding, heatstroke, skin disease and gut disease peak. The food-loving dog loses appetite, resistance drops, even allergies.
When You Should Not Bathe Your Dog
Every dog loves to look good, and looking good means staying clean and tidy - yet dogs love freedom and would rather stay filthy than take a bath.
How to Reduce Strong Dog Body Odor in Summer
In summer a dog's body odor is strong, especially in a closed, air-conditioned room, troubling many pet homes. Odor comes from skin and sweat-gland secretions broken down by microbes, strengthening with heat and humidity. To reduce it, first know the sources.
5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Warm and Healthy in Winter
Winter solstice marks the coldest time of year - a stern test of a dog's fitness, when careful care matters. Once balance breaks and resistance drops, germs strike, causing sensitive gut and runny-nose colds. How to help your dog through a warm, comfortable winter and boost immunity - read on.
Dog Neutering: A Complete Guide to the Surgery and Recovery
What changes after a dog is neutered? Many know neutering should be done early, but not why. A veterinarian answers common questions about the procedure and explains post-op recovery and care.
What to Do When Dogs Get Into a Fight
In a dog's mind: play equals fight. If two dogs meeting have rich social experience and friendly temperaments, they usually control the scale. But you cannot walk by the river without wet feet - sometimes it flares up.
How to Get Rid of Dog Tear Stains
Reddish-brown marks around the eyes are tear stains. Common in Pugs, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians - actually all dogs have this issue.
Tips for Choosing the Right Dog Food
Dog food must be from a reputable brand; imported food needs Chinese labels, domestic food - check the maker online. Most important is the ingredient list; a qualified owner understands the dog's diet.