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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.
What Causes Dental Disease in Hamsters?
As rodents, teeth are vital to hamsters and a health indicator. Here is what leads to hamster dental problems.
Why an Older Dog Suddenly Goes Lame in the Hind Legs
An older dog's lameness may be a sprain, or osteoporosis from age-related calcium deficiency. Either way, take it seriously—senior dogs are fragile. Here are the causes of sudden hind-leg lameness in older dogs.
Possible Causes of Sudden Death in Arowana
Arowanas are hardy, adaptable, and long-lived, so a sudden death usually means the owner missed an underlying illness—the fish was sick, not suddenly fatal. This article analyzes the likely causes of abrupt arowana death.
My Dog Is Shaking, Sometimes Having Seizures, with Yellowish Urine—Appetite Is Fine and Stools Are Normal
Shaking and seizures in dogs can stem from low temperature, severe calcium deficiency, epilepsy, poisoning, encephalitis, or neuritis. Prompt veterinary examination is recommended to determine the cause and provide targeted treatment.
What causes a dog’s limp?
Causes: injury from falls/sharp objects, muscle strain/sprain/dislocation, calcium deficiency weakening legs, or arthritis and other diseases.
What causes a dog to have seizures (convulsions)?
Causes include epilepsy, poisoning, calcium deficiency, encephalitis, and distemper aftereffects. Recurring quick episodes suggest epilepsy; persistent ones may be calcium deficiency. Always see a vet.
My two-month-old puppy trembles, breathes rapidly, and eats less; could it be parvo
Trembling, rapid breathing, and poor appetite in a puppy are unlikely to be parvovirus and more likely a respiratory infection or calcium deficiency. Keep it warm, supplement calcium and vitamins, and see a vet if symptoms persist.
My rabbit won’t eat and lies down circling in pain
Could be calcium deficiency, epilepsy, poisoning, ear mite infection, or coccidiosis. Ear mites cause itchy ears, frequent hind-leg scratching, possibly severe; may cause ear inflammation (redness, discharge), odor, hair loss—visible on check, treat with ear cleaner and antiparasitic. If ruled out, see vet.
What hereditary diseases do Labradors have?
Common Labrador hereditary issues are hip dysplasia, cataracts, and heart disease. Good nutrition, supplements, and regular checkups help reduce risk.