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Can Humans Eat Dog Food?
Can people eat dog food? Some say yes, some no. Today we look at whether humans can eat kibble.
Pet Vomiting (Part 3): Vomiting from Internal Parasites and Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Internal parasites living in a dog or cat's gut irritate the intestinal lining and trigger vomiting, sometimes expelling visible worms. Food poisoning causes far more violent vomiting along with seizures and drooling, and demands immediate induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Routine deworming and keeping toxic foods — onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts — out of reach are the best defenses.
Common Causes and Treatment of Ringworm in Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits
Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a highly contagious, zoonotic fungal infection that strikes animals with weak skin immunity — especially youngsters and those in damp, dirty surroundings — and can pass to humans. Treatment means isolating the pet, clipping and disinfecting lesions, antifungal sprays or ointments (plus oral antifungals and B-vitamins for severe cases, with liver support), and thorough environmental cleaning; rabbits need ivermectin-based mite control to prevent it. Keep the home dry and ventilated, bathe sparingly with pet shampoo, and use a little sunlight to stop outbreaks before they start.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Nose
Ringworm on a dog's nose is usually a fungal infection, so confirm it with a vet — a skin scrape and stain under the microscope — before treating. Manage it by isolating the dog, disinfecting the home, cleaning the spot and applying an antifungal spray and ointment, boosting nutrition, and letting it sunbathe.
Why Dogs Chase Their Tails: Six Reasons Behind the Habit
Tail-chasing is rarely just a quirky game — it can mean boredom, a cry for attention, fleas or parasites, or an inflamed anal gland a dog cannot otherwise reach. In some dogs it becomes a compulsive loop, and a Husky may simply be being a Husky, but persistent spinning deserves a closer look.
Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pet
Some human treats are silently deadly to cats and dogs. Chocolate's theobromine builds to toxic levels because pets metabolize it slowly; grapes and raisins cause acute kidney failure; and alliums like onion and garlic destroy red blood cells and trigger anemia. Feed scientifically and keep these off the menu.
Hair Loss and Redness Around a Dog’s Eyes
Hair loss and redness around a dog's eyes depends on the cause: one is natural hair shedding exposing the skin; the other is hair loss from itching. The former is mostly caused by diet, the latter mostly by bacterial and parasitic infections. To know the exact cause, the owner should find the underlying reason.
Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs
Dogs, like humans, can develop diseases caused by bacterial infections, such as bacterial cystitis and urinary tract infections-urinary system diseases that greatly affect canines. So how does this disease develop, and what should dog owners watch out for?
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Cockroach
If a global nuclear war wiped out all life in the blast zone - humans, even fish - only cockroaches would carry on. So today we learn what to do if your dog eats one.
Mistakes New Dog Trainers Easily Make
Every owner wants a obedient, lovely dog, and some invent their own methods — but are they right?