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How to Care for Your Cat in Winter

How to Care for Your Cat in Winter

Cats feel the cold more than their fluffy looks suggest. Warm, safe bedding, careful heating, steady nutrition, and a little extra grooming keep your cat healthy through the winter β€” and so do the stray cats sheltering by your car.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 30, 2020
Why Your Kitten Has Diarrhea: Common Causes and Care

Why Your Kitten Has Diarrhea: Common Causes and Care

Kitten diarrhea has several common triggers β€” chills, an immature or stressed gut, or parasites. Finding the cause before treating it is the fastest way to get a young cat's digestion back on track.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 28, 2020
What Are the Symptoms of a Cold in Persian Cats?

What Are the Symptoms of a Cold in Persian Cats?

Colds are common in cats with weaker constitutions. A Persian cat with a cold shows sneezing, a runny nose, and coughing, and may run a fever when it is severeβ€”so keep the cat warm to keep the illness from worsening.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 15, 2020
How to Feed a Newborn Puppy

How to Feed a Newborn Puppy

Newborn pups need milk first, but those who miss the nipple need hand-feeding with a milk replacer, steady warmth, and safe space. Get these three right and the weakest can thrive.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 2, 2020
What Happens When a Cat’s Fur Gets Wet?

What Happens When a Cat’s Fur Gets Wet?

A cat's coat is its thermostat, sensor, and shield. Once soaked, the cat loses warmth, faces skin infections, and can no longer read its surroundings through whiskers and sensitive hairs β€” which is why cats dread water.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 23, 2020
What Your Dog’s Sleeping Spot Says About Your Bond

What Your Dog’s Sleeping Spot Says About Your Bond

Where a dog sleeps reveals how safe and attached it feels. Following you, hiding under furniture, claiming your bed, or resting calmly in its own crate each tells a different story about trust and independence.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 21, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Has Diarrhea

What to Do When Your Cat Has Diarrhea

Cats get diarrhea from chills or bad diet, and a probiotic plus warmth often settles it. Parasites and stress are other common triggers, so deworm on schedule and ease environment changes. Frequent diarrhea with vomiting may mean gastritis or distemper and needs a vet.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 16, 2020
Caring for Your Dog During the Heat Cycle

Caring for Your Dog During the Heat Cycle

During heat a dog may grow restless, vocal, or unusually quiet, and a female will bleed and attract males. Keep her calm, clean, and away from unfamiliar dogs, and decide early whether you plan to breed or to prevent pregnancy.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 9, 2020
Dog Vomiting Yellow Foam and Not Eating

Dog Vomiting Yellow Foam and Not Eating

Yellow, foamy vomit with no appetite can come from a chill or gastroenteritis, and unchecked vomiting risks dehydration. Stop the vomiting, offer small sips of water during a 12-hour fast, and see a vet for gastroenteritis β€” treat a cold at home with rest and warmth.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 3, 2020
Treating Dog Diarrhea: Causes and Care

Treating Dog Diarrhea: Causes and Care

A dog's gut is extremely delicate, so diarrhea is very common β€” and the right treatment starts with the right cause. Parasites, poor feeding, frequent food switches, chills, or infectious disease each need a different response. Match the care to the trigger, and see a vet for nonstop or bloody diarrhea, since parvovirus may be involved.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 27, 2020