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Diseases That Ticks Can Transmit to Dogs
If you have a dog, you likely know ticks well and see many ads for tick products. We take tick prevention seriously because ticks are not just blood-sucking arachnid parasites — like mosquitoes, they spread many diseases in dogs.
Symptoms of Cat Pneumonia
Cat pneumonia can be triggered by vitamin deficiency, lowered immunity, colds, or inhaled irritant gases and harmful smoke. Here are its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Foods Dogs Must Never Eat
Most everyday foods are safe for dogs in the right amount, but grapes, onions, avocado, and excess salt or sugar are genuine dangers. Knowing the three major food categories helps you feed wisely.
Why Cats Like Catnip
Catnip, also called catmint, is Nepeta cataria—a mosquito-repelling herb that cats adore.
Why Is My Cat Coughing (Wheezing)
The reasons a cat coughs or wheezes include the following conditions.
Can Mosquito Repellent Poison Your Dog?
DEET, the most common repellent, is toxic to dogs through skin, eyes, and lungs. Higher concentration means greater danger. Choose pet-safe labeled products.
What Is Canine Parvovirus (Parvo)?
Parvovirus is a DNA virus without an envelope and has an icosahedral structure. Puppies and young dogs with immature immune systems are highly susceptible, mainly through direct or indirect contact such as feces, urine, vomit, and saliva of sick dogs, or food and utensils they used, all of which are contagious. In group kennels the death rate can exceed 50%, and generally ranges from 30% to 70%.
FIP: Most Obvious Symptoms and Treatment
FIP is among the scariest cat diseases; once caught, the cure rate is under 5%, with no specific drug. Most vets can only use supportive care to prolong life, and some even suggest euthanasia when the cat is in extreme pain. What kind of virus is this, and what can we do to prevent it?
Which Fruits Can You Feed Your Dog?
Apples, bananas, blueberries and watermelon are dog-safe in moderation; grapes, cherries and avocado are risky. Always remove pits, seeds and rinds.
Causes and Treatment of ‘Dog Turning Intestines’ (Parvovirus)
'Dog turning intestines' is the folk name for canine parvovirus (enteritis), common in spring and winter. It is highly contagious and often fatal. If you keep several dogs, isolate the sick one at once and disinfect thoroughly.