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How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs

How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs

A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 8, 2021
What Is Coccidiosis in Cats and Dogs

What Is Coccidiosis in Cats and Dogs

Coccidia are single-celled gut parasites that hit young cats and dogs hard and can spread to people as chronic diarrhea. A fecal check confirms infection, and sulfonamide or amprolium treatment needs follow-up tests to prevent relapse.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 30, 2020
Cat Vomiting: Causes and How to Tell What’s Wrong

Cat Vomiting: Causes and How to Tell What’s Wrong

Cat vomiting has dozens of causesβ€”from eating too fast and hairballs to infections, toxins like lilies, and organ disease. Telling active vomiting from passive regurgitation, then reading the vomit, frequency, and your cat's energy, narrows the cause before a vet visit.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 26, 2020
Parasites on Stray Cats: What to Do

Parasites on Stray Cats: What to Do

Strays, with weaker immunity, often carry both internal parasites (roundworms, coccidia, hookworms, toxoplasma) and external ones (fleas). Signs include diarrhea and fever; treat with combing, a flea shampoo, and broad-spectrum dewormers, then keep the coat dry and watch for post-treatment upset.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 3, 2020
Dog Has Diarrhea, Won’t Eat, and Is Lethargic

Dog Has Diarrhea, Won’t Eat, and Is Lethargic

Diarrhea with no appetite and low energy usually traces to a chill, diet, or parasites β€” and bloody stool or collapse can mean parvo or distemper. Keep the gut calm with probiotics and a balanced diet; persistent or bloody cases need a vet fast.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 3, 2020
Why Is Your Dog Pooping Blood?

Why Is Your Dog Pooping Blood?

Blood in a dog's stool is a red flag that needs a clear diagnosis before treatment. The leading causes are parvovirus in unvaccinated puppies, intestinal parasites, swallowed foreign objects, and diet shocks such as sudden food changes or rich, spoiled food. See a vet quickly to find the cause rather than guessing.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 26, 2020