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What to Do When a Small Dog Has a Hypoglycemic Shock
Puppies and small dogs are especially prone to low blood sugar, particularly as the weather turns cool — shock, seizures, dropping temperature, and drooling can follow. Keep a small dog warm and know the first aid. Learn prevention and emergency care.
How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Poop?
Stool frequency and color reflect health — none for 1–2 days or over 4 times daily is abnormal. What is normal? Here is the detail.
How to Best Handle Cat Tartar
Cat teeth are hidden and owners often forget to clean them; often they only open the mouth when bad breath appears and find tartar. With regular cleaning this is avoidable. Here are handling methods.
Why Is the Skin Around Your Dog’s Mouth Peeling and Red?
Dogs eat fast, easily hurting the mouth and surrounding skin. If you see peeling and redness around the mouth, handle it promptly. Today we explain this.
Understanding Why Cats Purr
Many owners know cats purr but not when or why. Some say purring means happiness, but cats also purr in pain and fear. Today we analyze the reasons.
Common Oral Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medication
Dogs and cats cannot brush daily, so oral problems like stomatitis, periodontitis and gingivitis are common, with bad breath and ulcers and, if severe, eating difficulty. Here is what to know.
Can Cats Eat Pork? Which Meats Are Safe?
Cats need 40+ nutrients, so beyond kibble they need meat, vegetables and fruit for protein and vitamins. Pork is common — can cats eat it? Here are the pros, cons and safe meats.
Can a Pregnant Cat Take Vitamins?
Can a pregnant cat take vitamins? Random medicine or over-supplementing can harm mother and fetus. Starting from vitamins, we cover pregnancy diet notes.
Which Parts of a Cat Are Prone to Fractures?
Cats love high perches and door ledges, so they easily fall or get a limb caught in a door - from a limp at best to partial paralysis at worst. Today we look at the fracture sites cats commonly suffer.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Fracture
Dogs love to romp and can easily break a bone. Fractures affect health and normal life and need prompt treatment. Today we share precautions about dog fractures.