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Common Food and Drug Poisoning in Cats and Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
Poisoning in pets is uncommon but dangerous. It falls into food poisoning (bacterial, fungal, toxic plants, chemicals, and human foods like onions, chocolate, macadamia) and drug poisoning (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, vitamin D, ivermectin). This article covers the symptoms and what to do.
Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Why Are Your Dog’s Teeth Loose?
Loose teeth depend on age—puppies may be teething, adults likely have periodontitis; different cases need different measures. Today we explain loose dog teeth.
What to Do When Your Dog Itches and Keeps Scratching
Dog skin itching has many causes—mange, fungus, fleas, food allergy. Owners must identify carefully. Today we share dog skin-itch situations.
What to Do When Your Dog Can’t Walk
If a dog can't walk or limps, beware—likely a leg problem or other illness. Today we share situations and solutions.
Tips to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs
Although it's nominally autumn, some places are still very hot. Heat is hard on dogs because they don't sweat and can't regulate temperature, expelling heat mainly through rapid breathing, so they are especially prone to heatstroke. Today we explain how to prevent dog heatstroke.
Itchy, Greasy Skin in Dogs May Signal a Malassezia Infection
Owners may not know much about Malassezia. In other words, have you encountered dogs with unbearable itching, peeling and greasy skin? These signs very likely point to Malassezia, a common fungal infection in dogs. Today we discuss Malassezia dermatitis so owners can help their dogs cope.
How to Treat Cat Cataracts
In humans, cataracts are the top cause of blindness. In cats they're rarer but still serious; untreated they can blind the cat. Here we explain treatment.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Runny Nose with Blood, and What Causes It?
A dog with a cold usually has clear nasal discharge, or thick pus if inflammation is severe. But a runny nose with blood is more than a simple cold. This article explains the common causes and solutions for bloody nasal discharge in dogs.
Is It True You Cannot Keep a Cat While Pregnant
Cats themselves are not a real threat; the worry is Toxoplasma, which a cat sheds only once after its first infection. The risk of catching it is very low if you scoop daily, avoid raw meat, and wash hands. A cat's company can even ease prenatal mood.