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When You Should Not Bathe Your Dog
Every dog loves to look good, and looking good means staying clean and tidy - yet dogs love freedom and would rather stay filthy than take a bath.
Pet Disinfection and Deodorization: A Review
Surveys show people spend 70-90% of their lives indoors, so indoor air quality is directly tied to health. Odors are generally harmful, causing headaches and nausea and especially affecting the sense of smell. Pet households often have strong smells, made worse in damp spring weather.
Why Is My Cat’s Paw Swollen
A cat's chubby, round little paw pads feel great, and with their seemingly magical shape many owners are fascinated by them. Although cute, if not cared for properly they can develop problems. Swollen paws are fairly common - what causes this?
Chronic vs Acute Eczema in Cats
Cat eczema splits into acute and chronic forms with different signs but the same treatment principle: find the cause, stop the itch, and keep medicating. Learn the differences and how to prevent flare-ups.
Which Dogs Are Prone to Acute Eczema?
Acute eczema (hot spots) strikes fast and fades fast with prompt care. Dense, long-haired breeds like Goldens and Labs are most at risk, especially in hot, humid weather. Learn the causes, types, and how to treat and prevent it.
Taboos to Avoid When Raising Rabbits on a Farm
Good rabbit husbandry means avoiding common mistakes: keep the hutch dry and quiet, control heat, vary the diet, feed measured amounts, transition feed gradually, and never serve spoiled feed or skip nighttime feeding and water. Following these basics lowers disease risk and keeps rabbits thriving.
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Medication & Care
Arthritis in pets brings red, swollen, painful joints and can end in deformity or paralysis. This guide covers causes, joint supplements (chondroitin, calcium, meloxicam), and prevention through a dry, warm environment, diet, and moderate exercise.
What Medicine Can a Hamster with a Cold Take?
In cold winter weather, people easily catch colds, and hamsters — animals that fear the cold — can also catch colds as temperatures drop. Here is what you need to know about hamster colds.
Why Dogs Get Interdigital Dermatitis and How to Prevent It
Owners may find, while trimming nails or bathing, that the dog's toes are red and swollen, or see it licking its paws constantly. If so, beware—your dog may have interdigital dermatitis. What is it, why does it happen, how to prevent? Below we explain.
Causes of Rabbit Respiratory Disease
Rabbit respiratory disease strikes any age in any season and hurts breeders most. This guide covers the four cause groups — feed, environment, climate, and pathogens — so owners can avoid them.