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Treatment and Care for Psittacosis (Parrot Fever)
Psittacosis causes watery diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy in birds, and is risky for chicks. Adults may recover. Learn the medication and nursing care.
Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pet Colds
Pets catch colds easily — usually from chills (season changes, baths, drafts, rain, cold floors) or low resistance. A plain cold can worsen into something serious, so treat it early. Never give human cold medicine (acetaminophen is toxic to dogs and cats); use pet-specific drugs. Learn the warning signs that separate a cold from pneumonia, rhinitis, feline herpesvirus (cat flu) or distemper.
Rabbit Bloat: Symptoms and Treatment
Rabbit bloat is usually caused by overeating, spoiled feed, or sudden diet changes, and severe cases can be fatal. This guide covers the causes, warning signs, and the prevention and treatment steps every rabbit owner should know.
How to Treat a Fracture in a Rabbit
A rabbit fracture is a surgical condition caused by traumatic injury to the limb bones. It is generally split into open and closed types. Here are the causes and the treatment methods.
Why Dogs Get Skin Bumps and Pimples
Think only people get pimples? Dogs get them too! Dog pimples differ from ours—caused by a damp environment or disease. Take skin bumps seriously. Here is why dogs get them.
Feline Stomatitis: Causes and Treatment
Feline stomatitis, also called chronic gingivostomatitis, is hard to cure and recurs, earning the name 'refractory stomatitis.' Affected cats lose appetite, have chewing difficulty, and drool. Here is a look at cat stomatitis.
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.
Dog Eyes Red and Watery: Causes and Care
Red streaks and tearing in a dog's eyes can mean heat, dryness, or an eye disease such as conjunctivitis or glaucoma. Match the signs to the cause and treat—from more water and a cooling diet to vet care for pain or trauma.
What Medicine for Red Dog Eyes?
Red dog eyes have many causes—dry eye, conjunctivitis, hemorrhage, corneal injury, glaucoma—so treatment differs. See a vet to protect vision; never use human eye drops blindly.
How to Treat Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits
Sore hocks in rabbits are often caused by wire cage floors and poor hygiene, leading to foot inflammation and ulcers. This guide covers the causes, symptoms, and several home and veterinary treatment methods, plus prevention.