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Best Medications for Cats with Colitis and Blood in Stool
If your cat is mentally normal with a normal temperature and no loss of appetite, but frequently passes soft or even watery stools with a foul, fishy odor, it may have colitis. Feline colitis is often related to viruses and parasites, and requires prompt identification of the cause and treatment to avoid dehydration or even death. Today we walk you through the treatment of feline colitis.
What Is Coccidiosis in Cats and Dogs
Coccidia are single-celled gut parasites that hit young cats and dogs hard and can spread to people as chronic diarrhea. A fecal check confirms infection, and sulfonamide or amprolium treatment needs follow-up tests to prevent relapse.
How Does Light Affect Rabbits?
Light shapes nearly every side of a rabbit's life, but only in the right amount. Longer days advance sexual maturity and support doe fertility (aim for 14–16 hours at ≥4 W/m²), while over-lighting bucks harms sperm and weight. Moderate light also drives coat growth and the twice-yearly molt, and keeps housing dry enough to fend off parasites and fungal skin disease.
Why Regular Brushing Helps Your Dog
Regular brushing cuts the loose fur a dog swallows or sheds, boosts circulation and new coat growth, prevents painful mats (long-haired dogs weekly), spreads skin oils for shine and fewer follicle problems, and lets you spot parasites early — all while easing fatigue and lowering the risk of ringworm, eczema, and dermatitis.
Does Eating Grass Hurt a Dog?
An occasional nibble of grass does no real harm, but letting a dog graze often is risky: lawns may carry pesticide or rat poison, grass awns can lodge in the throat or coat, and parasite eggs and bacteria on grass invite internal worms and diarrhea. If the habit persists, suspect a nutrient gap or indigestion, enrich the diet, and deworm on schedule.
How to Deal With Dog Odor at Home
Dog odor comes from the dog itself—body odor, lack of bathing, bad breath, ear wax, full anal glands, or skin disease—and from accidents caused by untrained pups, marking during heat, diarrhea from parasites or parvovirus, or aging sphincter loss. Find the source, then improve hygiene (regular baths, weekly teeth brushing, ear and anal-gland care) and use an enzymatic deodorizer that breaks down odors rather than masking them.
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.
Treating and Preventing Otitis Externa in Dogs
Effective treatment of dog ear infections starts with a deep clean and then targets the cause—parasites, fungi, bacteria, allergies, or growths—while severe cases need a vet. Prevention is simpler: don't over-bathe, keep the ears dry, and deworm and disinfect the environment on schedule.
How to Deworm a Two-Month-Old Kitten
Kittens are protected by their mother's antibodies for the first two months, so deworming starts after weaning. Parasites split into internal and external types needing different medications, and choosing the right product depends on the kitten's weight, age, and pregnancy or nursing status.
Which Smells Worse, Cat Poop or Dog Poop?
Both cat and dog poop can clear a room, but the author still crowns cat as the worse offender. Foul dog stool, though, can signal parasites or low exercise—worth a check.