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Why Dogs Get Picky in Spring (and What to Do)
Spring warmth spoils food fast and the mating season dulls appetite, so picky eating in dogs often points to gastritis, poor digestion, too many treats, parasites, or a cold. Rule out illness first, then tighten up diet, deworming, and warmth.
Can Dogs See Color?
Dogs are not fully colorblind but are red-green blind, seeing shades of blue and gray while unable to tell red, orange, yellow, and green apart. They trade color detail for superior night vision, motion detection, and peripheral sight.
Bathing a Dog with Sensitive Skin
Wet fur reveals hidden skin problems, so bathe a sensitive-skin dog with care: a non-slip mat, cool-to-lukewarm water, gentle massage (never against the grain), thorough rinsing, ear cleaning, and careful drying. Bathe every 7–10 days in warm seasons, 10–20 in cold — or as your vet directs.
Why Dogs Bark at Nothing
A dog barking at an empty corner may be sensing what we cannot — its vision spans a wider spectrum and may even detect magnetic fields. More often it is guarding instinct, a bid for attention, or plain curiosity, and reading the tone and body language tells you which.
What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat in Summer
Summer heat saps a dog's appetite for many reasons, illness, stale food, weather, mood, or estrus, so cool it down before worrying. Bathing, AC, and shade help, but avoid overcooling and never shave a healthy coat, which raises skin risks.
How to Feed a Cat Properly
Feed cats on a fixed schedule and spot with steady portions, and do not let them free-feed, since about 90 percent self-regulate but obesity still brings health trouble. Never give dog food to a cat, their protein and fat needs are far higher.
Is 39°C a Fever for a Dog?
A rectal temperature of 39°C isn't automatically a fever — normal ranges shift with age, and surface readings run about 0.5°C higher than rectal. Puppies at 39°C are in trouble; for adults, watch for a rise above 39.5°C and measure rectally for accuracy.
How to Identify Dog Skin Problems
Dog skin disease is common and has many causes. The big three are external parasites (fleas, lice, ticks), mange mites (demodectic and sarcoptic), and allergies (acute or chronic) — each with distinct signs, and a vet confirms mites or infection under the microscope before you treat.
Can Cats Get Leukemia? (Feline Leukemia Virus)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a usually fatal cat-only infection spread through saliva, bites, and shared dishes — never to people or dogs. There's no cure, but screening, isolation, and good hygiene prevent it.
Why Is My Dog Coughing and Sneezing?
Coughing and sneezing usually mean a cold, but they can also signal kennel cough, pneumonia, or serious infections like distemper and parainfluenza. Rule out contagious disease at the vet before treating it as a simple cold.