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Why Your Dog’s Body Temperature Drops
A drop in body temperature shows up often when a dog is seriously ill. Low temperature is more dangerous than fever because it weakens the body's ability to cope, and in puppies it can be swift and fatal. The common causes range from simple cold exposure to major organ and nerve disease.
Common Dog Diseases and Their Symptoms
A sick dog shows changes in behavior and body that veterinarians call symptoms. Owners who notice these early can get the right help faster. Fever is one of the clearest signals: a dog's normal temperature is 38.3-39C, and anything above 39C means the dog is running a temperature. Here are the common causes behind sudden high fever and lingering low fever.
When Cat Peeing Around the House Means a Blockage
A cat suddenly urinating in odd places can signal a dangerous urinary blockage. Warning signs: pink or clear urine, frequent attempts, straining, blood, low meowing in the box, over-grooming the genitals, a sensitive belly, and only drops when the bladder is pressed. Blockage means urine output stops - under 1 mg/kg/hr is oliguria, none is a blockage. Causes: urethral or bladder stones (acid urine favors calcium oxalate, alkaline favors struvite), lower urinary tract syndrome (bacterial cystitis, urethral plugs that can kill in 1-2 days, or idiopathic cystitis that self-heals in 7-14 days if not blocked). A full blockage needs immediate vet catheterization - over 24 hours causes acute kidney failure. Prevent with more water, fewer mineral treats like dried fish, clean litter, and less stress.
Is Urination a Good Sign When a Dog Has Parvovirus?
A dog with parvovirus passing urine is not, by itself, proof of recovery; the real sign is whether the stool becomes formed. A lack of urine often means dehydration from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. When the dog starts passing formed stools and its energy and appetite return, it is on the mend. Parvo is a fierce, contagious disease, especially in unvaccinated puppies, so early veterinary care is vital.
Common Everyday Cat Illnesses (Part 2)
Five more common cat conditions: (1) Panleukopenia (feline distemper) — a fierce, contagious viral disease hitting gut and airways; fever, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, dehydration; high death rate in under-8-week kittens, so vaccinate and rush to a vet at the first sign (lice, mites, fleas can spread it). (2) Cancer — rarer than in dogs but cats hide pain; watch for lumps, non-healing skin infections, weight loss, vomiting, odd urination. (3) Kidney disease — common in seniors; low appetite, weight drop, vomiting, lethargy; needs dialysis or transplant when severe. (4) Fractures — from falls; sudden limping or hiding. (5) Poisoning — from human food or toxic plants; repeated vomiting/diarrhea, blood in stool/urine; vets give fluids and anti-emetics. Don't rely on self-healing—use a trusted clinic.
Diphacinone (Rodenticide Anticoagulant) Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Diphacinone is an anticoagulant rodenticide that blocks vitamin K recycling, so poisoned pets bleed internally and may die suddenly or from haemorrhage. Vitamin K1 therapy and, in severe cases, transfusion are the mainstays of treatment.
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats is a disorder of insulin deficiency or resistance that causes persistently high blood sugar. Classic signs are excessive drinking, eating, and urinating with weight loss, and treatment centers on diet, insulin or other glucose-lowering medication, and monitoring.
Canine and Feline Eperythrozoonosis (Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis): Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment
Eperythrozoonosis, also called hemotrophic mycoplasmosis, is a tick- and flea-borne infectious disease of dogs and cats marked by anemia and jaundice. It is treated with tetracycline-class antibiotics and supportive care.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)
Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?