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What to Do When Your Dog Is Losing Hair
Hair loss is the shedding of fur. In dogs it may be a follicle disease from self-trauma by scratching or chewing.
How to Choose Cat Food
Every new owner has struggled with choosing cat food - worrying about ingredients, toxic food, harm to the cat. My advice: spend within your means.
How to Pick a Healthy Cat
Pet shops show many cute cats, but some turn out unhealthy after you take them home, costing a fortune in vet bills.
What to Do When Your Cat Keeps Peeing on the Bed
Recently, the most frequently asked question: what do I do when my cat keeps peeing on the bed? We previously shared a guide on inappropriate urination, but some said it was not clear enough in practice. This time we systematically and thoroughly summarize it! Please read and understand it repeatedly, and feel free to add your own tips.
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed
There are many causes of IBD in dogs, such as ordinary enteritis from improper diet, parasite-driven enteritis, and viral enteritis that generally needs antiviral treatment. This article explains the in-depth diagnostic workup used to confirm IBD.
Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
Canine IBD is a group of gastrointestinal diseases involving infiltration of inflammatory cells into the dog's gastrointestinal tract. IBD can affect the upper and lower digestive tracts and is the most common cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The cause of IBD is not yet clear. This article covers its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
What Is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a single-stranded DNA virus that hits unvaccinated dogs of any age; CPV-2 is the most virulent and a leading cause of severe puppy enteritis. It spreads by fecal-oral contact, resists the environment for months to years, and causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration. Vaccination is key.
How to Choose a Cat and Care for It Properly
Getting a cat means treating her as a family member and raising her kindly for a happy life. Before deciding which cat suits you, learn about cat types and costs to avoid abandonment caused by a poor match or unaffordable expenses.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
Cat Vaccination: What to Know Before and After
Vaccines work with your cat's immune system to build protection before real exposure. Here is how immunity develops, the main vaccine types, and the schedule and side-effects every cat owner should understand.