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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish
The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, also known as the shovelnose catfish, duckbill shark or tiger porthole catfish, is native mainly to the Amazon River basin of South America. It is one of the most popular of the large catfish species among aquarists.
Pictus Catfish
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus), also known as the Pearl High-Fin Catfish, is native to Colombia. It prefers soft acidic water and is nocturnal, often hiding in rock crevices during the day. Its silver-white body is densely speckled with fine black spots, giving the species its name.
Cor Pulmonale in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) is right-sided heart failure driven by high pressure in the pulmonary arteries, usually from chronic lung disease, heartworm, or chest-wall disorders. Signs include cough, labored breathing, and fluid buildup, and treatment must target the underlying cause.
Flea Infestation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Fleas are blood-feeding insects that cause itchy dermatitis in dogs and cats and can transmit tapeworms and other diseases. Control requires treating the pet, the home, and all in-contact animals with veterinary-directed parasiticides.
What to Do When Dog or Cat Vaccination Fails
Measures to address vaccine failure in dogs and cats, covering nutrition, maternal antibodies, parasites, health status, medication, storage, and scheduling.
Do Cats Need Deworming in Winter?
Parasites stay active even in winter, so year-round deworming matters. Fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms can all affect cats during the cold months, and several safe topical and systemic products are available.
Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions
Parasites are among the few diseases preventable by routine care; timely deworming is key to a cat's health.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
Why Your Puppy May Vomit Worms
A puppy that vomits worms usually has roundworms passed from the mother before birth. Prompt, weight-based deworming clears them, but delaying can block the gut. Regular deworming and a vet-guided dose keep puppies safe.
Do Cats Fart?
Cats do pass gas, usually silently and nearly odorless. Diet is the usual cause of smelly, frequent gas, but pairing it with appetite loss, vomiting, or diarrhea means a vet visit.