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How to Fix Smelly Dog Paws
Many dog owners notice a foul odor from their dog's paws and wonder if dogs can get "athlete's foot." Paw odor is actually common in dogs. This article explains why dog paws smell and how to treat and prevent the problem.
How to Handle Severe Bad Breath During Dog Teething
Severe breath in a teething dog is uncommon — usually it means retained baby teeth, low calcium or vitamin B, or poor oral hygiene. Check for adult teeth with baby teeth still in (a double row) and see a vet; clean with a finger and saline, not adult toothpaste; give a soft chew stick to loosen baby teeth and aid cleaning (skip if the gut is weak, and pick soft sticks since dog enamel is 1/5 human); and add calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and B via tablets or carrot and banana.
What Causes Dog Dermatitis, and How to Prevent It
Dog dermatitis is skin inflammation from bacteria, fungi, or abrasions. When you see red rash, pustules, or crusting, treat promptly to stop it spreading. Here is what causes it and how to prevent it.
What Is the Best Medicine for Dog Dermatitis?
The best medicine for dog dermatitis depends on the cause and severity - treat the right type to heal faster. Here are the main types and the matching treatments.
Can You Bathe a Dog with Skin Disease? (and How to Handle Dermatitis)
Many owners wonder whether a dog with dermatitis can be bathed. Unless there is severe purulent infection or a large wound, bathing is fine - and a medicated bath can actually help. Here is how.
How to Remove Lice from Your Dog (and Which Medicine)
In hot, humid weather, parasites like fleas and lice thrive, and dogs pick them up outdoors. Lice cause intense itching and multiply fast if not removed. Here is how to handle them.
Can You Use Erythromycin Ointment for Cat Eczema? (and What to Use)
Erythromycin ointment is an eye ointment for conjunctivitis with some anti-inflammatory effect, but it does little for cat eczema. Here is why, and what actually works.
How to Treat Cat Roundworms (and Which Medicine)
Roundworms are a common internal parasite in cats, causing cough, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Treat promptly with dewormer. Here is how, and which medicine to use.
Can Cat Roundworms Spread to Humans? (and Infection Symptoms)
Like most cat parasites, roundworms can be transmitted - especially cat to cat or cat to dog, and some types can even infect people. Here is how spread happens and what infection looks like.
How Often to Give Cat Dewormer (and Which Medicine)
Cat roundworms spread to other cats, animals, and even owners, so deworm on schedule. How often, and which medicine? Here are practical guidelines.