Search Results
2733 results for “coat color”
Why Your Rabbit Won’t Eat and Looks Lethargic
A rabbit that stops eating and goes listless may be dehydrated, constipated, or fighting an infection such as coccidia or bacteria. This article explains the causes and the constipation-relief methods (salts, oils, enema, meds).
What Are the Symptoms of Stud Tail in Cats?
Stud tail looks like blackheads on a cat's tail base, with greasy matted fur and a foul waxy buildup, and can progress to infection. This article covers its causes, symptoms, and treatment plus prevention.
Fever in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Detection and How to Reduce It
Fever in dogs and cats can stem from infections or non-infectious issues like heatstroke and post-vaccine reactions. Learn how to take your pet's temperature, recognize fever signs, and safely reduce fever with cooling and vet-approved medication.
What Medication for Bleeding, Suppurating Cat Tail Folliculitis
Tail folliculitis comes from overactive sebaceous glands clogging pores, mostly in males; neutering often stops it. When it bleeds or suppurates, bacterial infection (pyoderma) is likely—see a vet. This article covers the steps.
Can Cat Chin Folliculitis Heal on Its Own?
Cat chin folliculitis (black chin) comes from oil buildup, clogged follicles, and bacteria. Mild cases may self-heal with diet and hygiene; severe ones rarely do. This article covers how to speed recovery.
What to Do When a Cat’s Tail Folliculitis Causes Heavy Shedding
Tail folliculitis in cats, also called 'stud tail,' causes hair loss and redness from overactive sebaceous glands. Treatment means adjusting diet, cleaning, medicated baths, and sometimes neutering. Once the folliculitis clears, the hair grows back.
Are the Squeezeable Black Dots on a Dog’s Skin Folliculitis?
Black dots on a dog's skin that can be squeezed out are not necessarily folliculitis—they may also be flea dirt. This article explains how to tell the two apart and how to address each condition.
Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Autumn Cat Care Tips
As summer fades, the change to autumn brings special reactions in cats — seasonal shedding, estrus, and a dip in resistance. Learn the key points of caring for a cat in fall.
What to Do When a Dog Sheds Fur and the Skin Ulcerates
Shedding is common, but if the skin underneath is ulcerated the owner should take it seriously — it likely points to a skin disease. Learn the causes of fur loss with skin ulcers in dogs and how to treat them.