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Symptoms That Your Dog Needs Deworming
Raising a dog is not easy; in the time with it we as owners have much to watch, and deworming is the top priority. Experienced people know timely deworming keeps a dog healthy.
How to Extend Your Dog’s Lifespan
As kids we thought the dog would stay with us forever; grown up we realize dogs get sick, age and leave one day. A dog's life relates to breed, sex, size, feeding, exercise and disease. Mixed breeds outlive purebreds, males outlive females, small dogs outlive large. A dog's life is far shorter than ours - how to keep it with us longer?
How to Reduce a Dog’s Strong Body Odor
A smelly dog cannot be fixed by baths alone. What should we do? A dog uses skin oil to block bacteria and prevent skin disease, and the oil also makes the coat glossy and soft, so a slight dog odor is normal.
First Aid for Common Dog Skin Diseases
Skin disease is common in dogs, mainly from high heat and humidity. Common ones are fungal infection, mites and fleas. Below we explain the symptoms and treatment of these three.
Can Cat Hookworms Infect Humans?
Hookworm is a tiny nematode about 1-2 mm long living in the duodenum of the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal wall with six hook-like teeth and feeds mainly on blood, causing anemia in cats. Hookworm is relatively common in dogs, less in cats.
What Is Chronic Diarrhea in Cats?
Chronic diarrhea in cats causes weight loss, slack anus, weakness and dull coat; it is usually chronic gastroenteritis from irregular or greasy diet. Below we explain symptoms and treatment.
Why Does My Dog’s Eye Have a Cloudy Film?
A cloudy film over a dog's eye points to conjunctivitis, keratitis, glaucoma, or cataracts. Each has distinct signs - from discharge and redness to a hardening 'stone-like' eye or failing vision - so diagnosis by symptom is key.
Things to Note When Raising a Dog in Summer
Summer is the hardest season for dogs. Shedding, heatstroke, skin disease and gut disease peak. The food-loving dog loses appetite, resistance drops, even allergies.
5 Dog Breeds That Suit Male Owners Best
For many guys, a powerful, imposing breed matches their bold spirit and adds to their masculine vibe, while for women a strong dog makes a reliable, trustworthy bodyguard. Behind those fierce looks and big frames, though, these strong dogs have a tender side too.
Why Fewer People Are Keeping Yorkshire Terriers
Keeping a pet dog has become a fashionable pleasure, and the Yorkie is so cute and obedient - yet why are fewer people keeping them now?