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What Those Hard Lumps on a Kitten’s Head Mean

What Those Hard Lumps on a Kitten’s Head Mean

A hard, painless white lump on a kitten's head that neither grows nor fades is often a sign of ringworm. Ringworm comes from contact with fungi like Microsporum canis or Trichophyton, thriving in damp, dirty places. It causes scaly spots and hair loss, is contagious to people, and needs vet care plus topical antifungal ointment and good hygiene.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 27, 2020
Why Your Dog Has Red Eyes with Crusty Discharge

Why Your Dog Has Red Eyes with Crusty Discharge

Red eyes with crusty discharge can be as simple as a dietary imbalance or a stray speck of dust, or as serious as infection, entropion, keratitis, or a corneal ulcer. Matching the sign to the causeβ€”and seeing a vet for the painful onesβ€”protects your dog's sight.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 23, 2020
What to Do When a Dog Keeps Sneezing

What to Do When a Dog Keeps Sneezing

A dog that sneezes non-stop is usually reacting to an irritated nose β€” strong smells, allergies, or a chill β€” and only rarely a viral disease. Matching the trigger to the fix settles most cases quickly, with a vet visit reserved for fever and lethargy.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 21, 2020
Why Does My Dog Keep Vomiting?

Why Does My Dog Keep Vomiting?

Frequent vomiting in dogs usually points to gastroenteritis, parasites, or heatstroke rather than a one-off upset. Match the pattern to the cause, keep up with deworming and summer safety, and treat persistent vomiting with blood or diarrhea as an emergency.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 21, 2020
Canine Gastroenteritis

Canine Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining, showing up as digestive upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, or toxemia. It can be primary or secondary, and the main job at home is to rest the gut, then reintroduce food and water carefully.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 20, 2020
Why Your Dog’s Eyes Are Red with Crusty Discharge

Why Your Dog’s Eyes Are Red with Crusty Discharge

Red eyes with crusty discharge signal eye disease β€” keratitis, corneal ulcer, cataract, or entropion. Each looks different; most respond to a saline rinse or antibacterial drops, but entropion needs surgery to stop relapse.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 9, 2020