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What are the symptoms of a dog having diarrhea from catching a chill?
A chilled dog with diarrhea shows soft stools, vomiting, low appetite, lethargy, sneezing, runny nose, and sleepiness. Keep it warm, give pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea medicine, and add cold medicine if needed. If it does not improve, rule out distemper or parvo.
What medication treats ear mites in dogs?
Common treatments are pet ear-cleaning solution and dog ear drops. Clean the ear, trim ear hair, apply cleaner, massage, let the dog shake, then wipe and apply drops. Test for irritation on skin first, then treat consistently to fully remove mites.
Can ringworm spread from cats to dogs?
Ringworm can spread to dogs. It is a fungal skin disease caused by Microsporum canis and Trichophyton, transmitted by direct or indirect contact to dogs or other cats, and can infect humans with weak skin immunity. Isolate the infected cat, wear gloves when handling, and disinfect the home regularly to protect dogs from fungal contamination.
What are the symptoms when a dog catches a chill?
Chilling brings lethargy, poor appetite, shivering, sneezing and runny nose, worsening to fever and cough. Severe cases need a vet; keep warm and follow advice.
Can dogs eat cat treats (cat sticks)?
Dogs can eat cat sticks, but not often or in large amounts. Cat sticks are high in taurine, which dogs barely need; excess can build up and even cause taurine toxicity. Use dog treats instead.
Are cats afraid of dogs?
Cats are generally afraid of dogs. Dogs aren't natural enemies, but they don't share a language and dogs are much bigger, so cats fear them. Cats are solitary, dogs social — when a dog wags over to play, the cat may think it's picking a fight. But after living together a while they learn each other's habits and can relax and coexist.
Can Distemper Spread from Dogs to Cats?
Canine distemper cannot spread to cats—the virus only affects canids, while cats are felids. Infected dogs need strict veterinary care, and older puppies should be vaccinated after deworming.
Are dogs or cats easier to keep?
Cats are generally a bit easier to keep. Dogs are smarter and more obedient, but cats are quieter and need no training, making them more worry-free. Cats groom themselves so rarely need baths, but scoop the litter daily to avoid odor. Either way, keep up deworming and vaccines, and never feed them human food freely since many foods are toxic.
What does a dog’s cough indicate?
A cough is usually a sign of respiratory infection and comes in two types: wet and dry. A wet cough sounds like something is in the throat with breathlessness and occasional white mucus/foam — from pharyngitis, lung abscess, bronchopneumonia, distemper. A dry cough is crisp and strong with little secretion — from chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, or a throat/trachea foreign object. Frequent coughing needs a vet.
How to Stop Dogs and Cats From Making Noise
Dogs bark from excess energy or for attention; tire them out, ignore attention-barking, and reward quiet on a cue. For cats, shift their day sleep, play before bed, soften floors, and meet needs (or spay/neuter) to keep nights quiet.