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How Much Does Spaying or Neutering a Cat or Dog Cost?
Cats/dogs can be neutered at ~6 months, but prices range 199-1999; parents ask why. Oxygen Pet Doctor explains.
Cat Ear Hematoma: Symptoms and Treatment
A cat ear hematoma forms when an external-parasite infection makes the cat scratch its ear, causing bleeding or fluid buildup under the ear-flap skin into a swelling. When you notice an ear hematoma, watch the cat's daily behavior.
Emergency Care After a Dog Fight
Dog fights happen fast. Learn how to break one up safely, check for wounds, and provide first aid until you can reach a veterinarian.
Can You Use Erythromycin Ointment for Cat Eczema? (and What to Use)
Erythromycin ointment is an eye ointment for conjunctivitis with some anti-inflammatory effect, but it does little for cat eczema. Here is why, and what actually works.
Can a Bee Sting Be Fatal to Cats and Dogs?
A bee sting can be fatal to cats and dogs, though the chance is low. Most just need the stinger out, some anti-inflammation, and care. Here is what owners should do.
Emergency First Aid When Your Cat or Dog Is Stung
After a bee sting, a pet's face often swells into a comical lump — easy to spot by checking for a stinger. Here are four emergency steps for cat or dog stings.
Is It Normal for a Neutered Male Cat to Sleep a Lot?
After neutering, hormone changes can make a cat sleepy, tame, and inactive. Sleepiness right after surgery is usually the anesthetic wearing off, up to 24 hours, and needs no worry; longer lethargy from hormones means controlling diet to two-thirds of pre-op portions and adding play. Watch the wound, diet, rest, and avoid baths for two weeks.
Cat Ringworm: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Daily Care
Ringworm is a contagious cat skin infection that can spread to owners — a real headache. Know the signs early and treat promptly. Learn ringworm's symptoms, causes, treatment, and daily prevention.
Precautions After Cat Spay/Neuter Surgery
We often see ads claiming neutering is risk-free, but any surgery has risks. There are many things to note during cat neutering. Today we explain them.
Medications for Rabbit Mastitis and Yellow Urine Disease
Yellow urine disease in kits is easy to treat if caught early. Common drugs include gentamicin and chloramphenicol. Here is how to use them and how to prevent the disease.