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Perineal Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A perineal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal or pelvic organs (usually the rectum) through a weakness beside the rectum into the perineal tissue. It is most common in older, unneutered male dogs and is treated primarily with surgery.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital facial defects in dogs and cats, often inherited, that let milk escape from the nose and impair feeding. Surgical repair is the main treatment, with special feeding and neutering of affected animals to avoid passing it on.
How long does a kitten’s spay (neutering) surgery take?
Spay takes about 30-40 minutes, neuter about 10 minutes. Here is the recovery outline.
Myths About Spaying and Neutering Your Dog
Pet neutering is long debated; people find reasons to skip it. Is it good or bad for cats and dogs, and what myths exist? Let's look together.
How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Cat in Greece?
Keeping a pet is a long-term commitment of time, energy, and money. This breakdown estimates the lifetime cost of raising an average-sized ordinary cat in Greece, from kitten to senior.
How to Choose the Right Cat to Raise
Raising a cat means welcoming her as family and caring responsibly for life. Before fate arrives, we cannot know if she fits; to avoid later mismatch, here is how to pick your cat.
How Much Cat Food Should a Cat Eat per Day
A growing kitten's (weaned to 12 months) nutritional needs have two parts: the energy and nutrient base for rapid tissue growth, and the maintenance needs similar to adult cats. Too little slows growth; too much causes obesity.
Cat Stress: Signs and What to Do
Basic knowledge about stress reactions in cats.
What to Do When Cats Keep Fighting Each Other
Cats fight for many reasons—food guarding, play, toy rivalry. Spay/neuter all cats, keep claws trimmed, give each 10–15 min of daily play, use bells to track them, swap scents with a towel, and try facial pheromones (Feliway). Separate fighters with a blanket or loud noise, then restart desensitization and counter-conditioning.
How to Safely Break Up a Cat Fight
Cat fights are common in multi-cat households, but frequent or violent clashes call for calm, safe human intervention—never step in with your bare hands. The right approach is to break their focus, separate the cats to cool down, and prevent repeat conflicts by treating every cat fairly and giving each one enough resources to feel secure.