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Symptoms and Treatment of Obesity in Cats and Dogs
Obesity is a nutrition disorder; by international standard, 10 to 15 percent over ideal weight counts as obese, and a body condition score gives a clearer read. In developed countries 10 to 40 percent of dogs and over 20 percent of cats are obese. Causes split into simple obesity from genes, overfeeding, and little exercise, and secondary obesity from hormone or endocrine disease. Diagnosis uses exams, body scoring, and lab work, and treatment is diet, more exercise, and managing any underlying disease.
My dog keeps scratching and the fur is matted, including both sides of the face — does it need a vet?
Persistent scratching has many causes, so if it does not improve, take the dog to a vet to identify the underlying issue. It may be a fungal or bacterial skin infection, parasites or mites, or an allergy. Hair loss, red or swollen skin, and dandruff signal itch; treat fungal with antifungals, bacterial with antibacterials, and parasites with regular topical deworming.
Vitamin A Deficiency in Dogs and Cats
Vitamin A deficiency in dogs and cats results from a diet lacking preformed vitamin A and its precursors, impairing vision, skin, growth, and reproduction. It causes night blindness, dry eye, flaky skin, and in young animals bone deformity and paralysis, and is corrected by dietary vitamin A and treating any gut disease.
What does a female dog’s belly normally look like?
A female dog's belly is usually pink with short thin fur. Here is what is normal and when to worry.
Why You Should Groom Your Dog Regularly
When you bring your dog out of the grooming salon, your pet usually looks refreshed, not only handsome and beautiful but also very energetic. Good regular grooming keeps your dog clean and comfortable all year round. Most groomers will recommend grooming your dog every 6 to 8 weeks, but the exact frequency may depend on the dog's breed, lifestyle, and your styling preferences for your pet. Knowing your options in advance can help you communicate better with the groomer and develop an effective grooming plan.
Symptoms of Demodectic Mange (Demodex) in Dogs
Demodectic mange is a very common skin disease in dogs, caused mainly by abnormal proliferation of Demodex mites. Every species, including humans, has its own mites. Demodex rarely causes disease in cats, horses, cattle, or people because it is not contagious. This article lists the skin signs and the juvenile and adult forms.
Is Ringworm in Cats and Dogs Hard to Treat?
Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection in cats and dogs, most often caused by Microsporum canis, and it can spread to people. With the right approach—clipping, antifungal medication, medicated baths, and home disinfection—most cases clear up, though treatment is slower than owners expect.
Treating Mite Skin Disease in Dogs
Mites hide in hair follicles and show as patches of hair loss, redness, and itching that worsen without care. A vet check, a skin spray and ointment, and a clean, dry, disinfected home bring the fastest recovery.
What Causes Fungal Infections in Dogs
Fungal skin infections in dogs are driven by damp living conditions, poor bathing habits, and weak immunity from a limited diet. Spotting the ring-like patches early, applying antifungal care, and isolating the dog keep the infection from spreading to other pets and people.
My dog is shedding heavily even though it’s not molting season — what’s going on?
Off-season heavy shedding in a Poodle is usually a skin condition — look for scabs, hair loss, itching, dandruff, redness, or rashes, treatable with a topical ointment on the affected area. If none of those signs are present, it may be a lack of trace nutrients or the natural molt, in which case supplementing vitamins and trace minerals helps.