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Dog Skin Disease: What to Do and Precautions During Treatment
An unbalanced diet, poor nutrition, or weak immunity can lower a dog's resistance, and insect bites can also lead to various skin diseases. Here is what to do when your dog develops skin disease.
Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs: How to Choose the Right Kibble
Protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, calcium, and carbohydrates are all nutrients a Shetland Sheepdog needs in sufficient amounts to grow properly; a deficiency can affect normal development. When it comes to dog food, which types suit a Shetland Sheepdog best?
An Introduction to Common Dwarf Hamsters
The dwarf (three-line) hamster is common in pet shops; wild ones show three clear back lines with black fur around ears and eyes. Types include the Silver Fox (light coat, visible or invisible back line), Pudding (orange-striped, yellow or cream), Violet (lilac in sunlight, faint line), Milk Tea (milk-tea coat, weak, inbred), Robo (tiny, white whiskers, shy but non-biting and often co-habitable, needs sand baths), and Teddy Bear (golden-brown, variable coat, sheds seasonally). Dwarf hamsters are docile and good for beginners.
Why Does a Hamster Have Soft Stools?
Soft stool — yellow-green, soft, watery or mucus-coated, faintly smelly — differs from the normal dry black or dark-brown pellet. Causes: too much water (lots of fruit/veg or wet leaves), stress (fright, weaning, crowding, bad antibiotics), chills and colds, bedding or food allergy, or early wet tail (acute enteritis, with a clear or white mucus coat). Season changes raise risk, especially in prone hamsters.
What Causes Dog Dermatitis, and How to Prevent It
Dog dermatitis is skin inflammation from bacteria, fungi, or abrasions. When you see red rash, pustules, or crusting, treat promptly to stop it spreading. Here is what causes it and how to prevent it.
What Is the Best Medicine for Dog Dermatitis?
The best medicine for dog dermatitis depends on the cause and severity - treat the right type to heal faster. Here are the main types and the matching treatments.
Can You Bathe a Dog with Skin Disease? (and How to Handle Dermatitis)
Many owners wonder whether a dog with dermatitis can be bathed. Unless there is severe purulent infection or a large wound, bathing is fine - and a medicated bath can actually help. Here is how.
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.
How to Treat Cat Roundworms (and Which Medicine)
Roundworms are a common internal parasite in cats, causing cough, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Treat promptly with dewormer. Here is how, and which medicine to use.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Legs (and Which Medicines Help)
Left untreated, ringworm on a dog's legs can spread across the body, causing widespread hair loss, dandruff, and flaking. So what should you do, and which medicines treat dog ringworm? Read on for a practical guide.