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Decoding the Causes of Arowana Gill Eversion
Severe gill eversion can kill an arowana, but it develops gradually—treat it early and you avoid the worst. Causes are poor feeding/husbandry, cramped space, unstable temperature, and a misused water pump. Treat early with water changes and aeration; mid-stage add current therapy (about 50% success); late stage needs surgery.
The Difference Between Conjunctivitis and Keratitis in Dogs
Conjunctivitis and keratitis are both eye diseases but differ in location and symptoms: conjunctivitis inflames the conjunctiva (redness, discharge, often from irritation), while keratitis affects the cornea (cloudiness, ulcers, possible perforation). Clean with saline and use pet eye drops for mild cases; see a vet for severe or corneal cases.
How to Prevent and Treat Dog Anxiety
Summer is hard on dogs and owners, not just from heat but from fireworks and travel; yet dog anxiety persists year-round under noisy, high-stress conditions.
What to Do About Coccidia Infection in Dogs
Pet coccidia is a terrible parasite; worse is an owner who does not even know coccidia - is that you?
Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.
What to Do When Your Dog Has an Upset Stomach or Diarrhea
Have you seen a dog eat grass and vomit? Eating grass signals stomach upset; check temperature. Normal dog temperature is 37.2 to 38.3 C. Do not self-treat, especially with human medicine - it may harm more.
Common Feline Oral Diseases and Care
The mouth is vital for cats - for food, water, and defense. Oral disease makes survival hard.
What to Do If Bitten by a Vaccinated Dog
Many who work away are about to return home to family. You know every plant at home, but the neighborhood's or neighbor's new pet is a stranger to you. By chance it may act overly enthusiastic; even if vaccinated, does that really mean you are safe?
Why Is My Dog Suddenly Vomiting?
There are many reasons a dog may vomit. The color of the vomit and what it contains each point to a different underlying condition. Below we have organized several vomit colors, ranked from mild to severe, to help you quickly tell what is going on with your dog. But whenever vomiting occurs, the first step is to withhold food and get your dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible during the golden window for treatment.
What to Do for Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) in Dogs
Hot spots (also called acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis) are localized, moist, red lesions of skin caused mainly by self-trauma. Acute moist dermatitis is a common skin disease in dogs. It often appears in long-haired and thick-coated breeds and is more common in summer.