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Symptoms and Treatment of Heatstroke in Cats
Like us, cats overheat in high temperatures. Here are the signs and what to do.
How to Tell If a Cat Has Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic parasite most cats catch from raw meat, infected feces, or contaminated water — indoor, dewormed cats are low-risk. Most show no signs, but weak or pregnant cats can get sick. Confirm only with a vet test strip (~90%) or PCR (~99%); deworm regularly and avoid handling litter while pregnant.
Caring for a Dog With Joint Disease
Joint disease needs home rehab after the clinic. Here is how to care for and prevent it.
What Causes Non-Specific Itching in Dogs?
After ruling out parasitic itching, the remaining unexplained itch falls under non-specific itching. What situations does that include? Here our experts analyze non-specific itching in dogs.
After a puppy was bitten by a big dog, it has a small cyst on the belly and one hind leg it won’t put down. How to handle?
After a big-dog bite with a belly cyst and a non-weight-bearing leg, see a vet to assess damage. The cyst may be a blood clot or pus pocket; the bite is a tear that may involve tissue or bone, causing pain. Get professional treatment.
Keeps sitting and won’t go out; feels like something’s wrong with its belly or bottom, whining. Gave dewormer, medicated bath, expressed anal glands, still the same; walks two steps then sits and whines. What’s wrong?
Not wanting to go out and whining usually means discomfort or pain, possibly exercise intolerance, joint pain, or abdominal issues. The brief description can't pinpoint it; have a vet examine the dog.
Why does my dog have a small lump on its neck?
A neck lump may be skin-tissue growth, subcutaneous cyst, or skin disease from mites, bacteria, or fungi. Get a skin scraping at a vet; if recent vaccination, check if it's near the injection site.
What about giving my dog Heartgard (heartworm preventive)?
Heartgard is a broad-spectrum internal dewormer that removes roundworms, hookworms, nematodes, coccidia, and trichomonads, and prevents heartworm. It acts fast but is toxic in overdose, so dose strictly by weight and age.
Can You Bathe a Pregnant Dog, and When?
A pregnant dog needs more careful care to avoid miscarriage or poor fetal development from illness, stress, or poor nutrition. Many owners worry about bathing during pregnancy. Here our experts answer whether and when you can bathe a pregnant dog.
What happens if my dog has an enlarged prostate?
Enlarged prostate is common in senior dogs; it presses on the urethra, causing frequent urination, straining, difficulty defecating, constipation, blood in urine, and painful urination. Severe cases can lead to perineal hernia, so see a vet.