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What happens if a puppy is bathed too often?

Over-bathing strips the skin's natural oils, causing dry coat, hair loss, dandruff, and itching, and can lead to eczema or dermatitis. It also washes away the dog's scent and raises the risk of colds in puppies with weak immunity.

Q&A 📅 January 24, 2024
Why Cats Refuse to Drink from Their Water Bowl

Why Cats Refuse to Drink from Their Water Bowl

Cats naturally drink little because their desert ancestors avoided shared water sources, but chronic low intake raises the risk of urinary and kidney disease. Encouraging hydration through fountains, wet food, and flavored water makes a real difference.

Pet Health 📅 January 12, 2021
What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms

What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms

FIP is an often-fatal disease; the coronavirus is the culprit. Many cats catch the coronavirus, but few develop FIP.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
What Are the Symptoms of Canine Distemper?

What Are the Symptoms of Canine Distemper?

Distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal viral disease. It starts like a cold and worsens through coughing, thick discharge, bloody diarrhea, and finally neurological signs, so early isolation and veterinary care are critical.

Pet Health 📅 November 9, 2020
Puppy Tracheitis and Bronchitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Puppy Tracheitis and Bronchitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Dog tracheitis and bronchitis come from repeated viral or bacterial infection plus cold, smoke, and dust irritation, but with good home care and the right medication the recovery rate tops 95%. Watch for cough, fever, and breathing trouble.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
Can Canine Distemper Be Cured?

Can Canine Distemper Be Cured?

Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease with over 50% mortality, but caught early it is often treatable. Symptoms move from mild fever and diarrhea to severe eye and nerve damage, so any suspected case needs immediate veterinary care.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
Cold Symptoms in Teddy Poodles: How to Tell

Cold Symptoms in Teddy Poodles: How to Tell

Teddy Poodles often catch colds without the usual sneezing or runny nose, so the clues are subtler — lethargy, lost appetite, heavier breathing, and mood swings. Feeling the nose and inner thigh for warmth is a quick way to confirm a fever before a vet visit.

Pet Health 📅 October 21, 2020
What to Do When a Two-Month-Old Puppy Has Skin Disease

What to Do When a Two-Month-Old Puppy Has Skin Disease

A two-month-old puppy with skin disease needs prompt care — low immunity and contact with infected dogs are the usual causes. Tell fungal from parasitic types, then treat with antifungal spray and ointment and follow up with parasite control.

Pet Health 📅 October 7, 2020