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Common Eye Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Conjunctivitis, Keratitis and More
Eyes are vital to dogs and cats; disease lowers their quality of life and can cause blindness. Learn the signs and treatments of the most common eye conditions.
What Harm Do Fleas Do to Dogs?
Fleas are hard, flat, nearly invisible, move through fur, and jump to people - harming both. This article covers the harm.
Three Easily Missed Skin Diseases in Dogs
Allergic dermatitis, seborrhea, and interdigital dermatitis appear stealthily and are noticed only when severe. Here we explain them so owners can prevent them.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 4)
Strictly speaking, all plants can irritate a cat's or dog's stomach, though some are harmless in small amounts. This article lists highly toxic plant species that are dangerous to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 2)
Some indoor plants are highly poisonous to cats and dogs - including their pollen, needles, seeds, and flowers - and the toxins can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are harmful to cats and dogs.
Dog Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Dogs get allergic rhinitis much like people, but with their keen sense of smell the reaction to irritants can be stronger. This article covers the symptoms and how to manage them.
What Are the Symptoms of Asthma in Dogs
Dog asthma is an allergic airway disease causing cough, wheeze, and breathlessness. Tell it from snoring by the high-pitched wheeze; triggers include dust, smoke, and perfume. Keep the air clean, cool, and see a vet fast.
Common Causes and Medications for Cough in Dogs and Cats
A cough in dogs and cats can be dry or productive and stems from viruses, bacterial respiratory infection, parasites (heartworm, roundworm), irritants or foreign bodies. Treatment targets the cause — antivirals, antibiotics, dewormers, bronchodilators and cough suppressants — while vaccines, regular deworming and a clean, dust-free home prevent most cases.
Can Dogs Get Rhinitis, and How to Tell?
Dogs do get rhinitis from many causes, primary or secondary. Judge it by runny nose, nose scratching, and red mucus. Here are the symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Why Dogs Get Skin Bumps and Pimples
Think only people get pimples? Dogs get them too! Dog pimples differ from ours—caused by a damp environment or disease. Take skin bumps seriously. Here is why dogs get them.