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How do I treat a cat with severe ringworm?
For severe ringworm, shave the whole body and keep it warm in clothes, and treat per vet advice: soften and remove scabs with saline before medication, and keep a collar on. Oral immunity and coat-growth drugs help healing.
How can I prevent my dog from getting skin disease?
Prevent skin disease with regular parasite control, a clean dry environment, breed-appropriate bathing with pet shampoo, and routine coat checks for hair loss or itching.
My cat ate leftovers and a few chips the night before last and started vomiting with poor appetite – what’s wrong?
Excess calcium over a short period pushes extra calcium out through stool and burdens the kidneys. Long-term over-supplementation causes hypercalciuria and urinary stones, early cartilage calcification and easier fractures, often with poor appetite and rough coat; keep the diet balanced.
What sea fish can a puppy eat?
Puppies can eat boneless salmon, tuna and cod, rich in unsaturated fat, protein and minerals; feed cooked fish and deworm if raw is given.
How can I buy a healthy Bichon Frise?
Buy from a proper pet shop or breeder for good genetics, check for bright eyes, clean ears, healthy skin and coat, and ask for vaccine and deworming records.
My cat lost a big patch of fur around its eye after I used eye antibiotics – is it ringworm?
Local fur loss around the eye may be allergy, drug irritation or dampness, not necessarily ringworm. Use a collar, keep it clean and dry, and see a vet if no better.
Why does my dog resist brushing?
Dogs resist brushing from never being used to it, wrong tools causing pain, or skin disease making it worse. Pick the right brush for coat type and find the real cause.
How can I identify a purebred Bichon Frise puppy?
A pure Bichon is well-proportioned, 23-30 cm at the shoulder, white with a hard outer and soft dense undercoat, lively and friendly, with round eyes and triangular ears set right.
How good is a Samoyed’s endurance?
Samoyeds have excellent endurance as famous sled dogs, handling harsh work. Build it with gradual long runs and hikes, but their thick coat and poor cooling suit cold climates; heat risks heatstroke.
What happens if a Papillon is shaved?
Shaving a Papillon exposes skin to sunburn, heatstroke, or chills, loses coat protection against infection, and can damage follicles if done poorly, preventing regrowth.