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What to Do When a Dog Has a Fever
A dog's temperature of 39.5 C or higher counts as a fever. Causes range from wounds and infections to organ involvement and post-vaccine reaction. Signs include lethargy and appetite loss; confirm with a pet thermometer, cool the dog down for mild cases, and seek veterinary care for serious or persistent fever.
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Medication & Care
Arthritis in pets brings red, swollen, painful joints and can end in deformity or paralysis. This guide covers causes, joint supplements (chondroitin, calcium, meloxicam), and prevention through a dry, warm environment, diet, and moderate exercise.
Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats: Types, Symptoms & Medication
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats spans gastritis (acute/chronic) and enteritis (viral, bacterial, parasitic). This guide covers causes, symptoms, and the medication approach—anti-inflammatories, anti-vomiting, anti-diarrhea, dewormers, probiotics—plus prevention.
Fever in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Detection and How to Reduce It
Fever in dogs and cats can stem from infections or non-infectious issues like heatstroke and post-vaccine reactions. Learn how to take your pet's temperature, recognize fever signs, and safely reduce fever with cooling and vet-approved medication.
Common Causes of Shivering in Cats and Dogs and How to Manage Them
Shivering is body trembling from cold, emotion, disease, or weakness—common in pets, and seizures include it. Causes range from simple cold to poisoning or infection; this article reviews them.
Medications and Care for Common Pet Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Burns, and Wound Infections
Pets can suffer fractures, sprains, burns, bee stings, snake bites, and wound infections, especially outdoors. Prompt first aid prevents infection and permanent damage. This article covers causes, symptoms, and the medications for each.
Common Food and Drug Poisoning in Cats and Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
Poisoning in pets is uncommon but dangerous. It falls into food poisoning (bacterial, fungal, toxic plants, chemicals, and human foods like onions, chocolate, macadamia) and drug poisoning (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, vitamin D, ivermectin). This article covers the symptoms and what to do.
Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Can Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Ascites Be Drained?
FIP ascites should generally not be drained unless it severely impairs breathing, and draining alone does not cure FIP. The effective antiviral GS-441524 is the real treatment, so a vet diagnosis and timely medication matter — and remember ascites can also come from liver or heart disease.
Hypoglycemia in Puppies and Kittens: Why Owners Should Take It Seriously
Hypoglycemia isn't usually severe in adult pets, but in young puppies and kittens it can be life-threatening. It sets in fast when they go too long without food, causing weakness, tremors, collapse, and even death if untreated. Watch for thinness, vomiting, or coughing, and get care early.