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What Are the Symptoms of Constipation in a Rabbit?

Constipation brings reduced appetite, weak or absent gut sounds, lethargy, and straining. Early on, small hard droppings appear, then frequency drops until no stool. Adjust diet, water, and exercise; see a vet if severe.

Q&A 📅 March 12, 2024
Litter Box Care: Setup and Maintenance

Litter Box Care: Setup and Maintenance

The effort you put into choosing, placing, and caring for the litter box is vital to your cat's health and happiness. Wrong elimination (peeing outside the box) hurts both cat and owner.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021
How to Help Pets and Children Get Along

How to Help Pets and Children Get Along

For a family with children, the balance between owner and pet can become very difficult. The house gets more crowded, and even well-behaved pets can sometimes become highly stressed. This article shares expert advice on introducing dogs and cats to children and keeping a harmonious home.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
How to Manage Thunder and Noise Phobia Anxiety in Pets

How to Manage Thunder and Noise Phobia Anxiety in Pets

At the first clap of thunder, your dog suddenly vanishes, and you may find it in the darkest corner of the closet or under the bed. Even if your dog is one of the so-called fiercest breeds, when thunder sounds it may tremble on your lap or at your feet. This article explains noise phobias and how to help an anxious pet.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite

Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite

Bloating refers to the symptom of a dog's stomach and intestines swelling due to excessive gas production. Flatulence generally refers to the process of expelling excess gas from the body. Gas from flatulence is mainly expelled through the anus.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
Should You Sedate Your Dog for a Flight?

Should You Sedate Your Dog for a Flight?

You have packed your bags and your pet has a health certificate, so you are ready for a vacation with your pet. But you may ask: if I take it on a plane, should I give it a sedative? This article weighs the pros and cons of sedating a dog for air travel.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs

Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs

Canine IBD is a group of gastrointestinal diseases involving infiltration of inflammatory cells into the dog's gastrointestinal tract. IBD can affect the upper and lower digestive tracts and is the most common cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The cause of IBD is not yet clear. This article covers its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
Chylothorax in Dogs: Causes and Diagnosis

Chylothorax in Dogs: Causes and Diagnosis

Chylothorax is the buildup of chyle — a milky lymphatic fluid — in the chest. Finding and treating the underlying cause is the key step; many cases are idiopathic. Here is how the condition develops and how vets confirm it.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat, Drink, or Has No Energy

What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat, Drink, or Has No Energy

A dog that won't eat is a common but serious signal — anorexia often travels with vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy and can mean something urgent. Know your emergency contact, watch closely, and don't guess with medication.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
How Does a Dog Recognize Its Owner?

How Does a Dog Recognize Its Owner?

Dogs know you by smell, hearing, and memory together: a nose dozens of times keener than ours, ears that swivel and hear far farther, and recall of familiar scents and sounds.

Pet Health 📅 December 3, 2020