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4 Common Diseases of Poodles
What diseases do poodles easily get? The top four are bacterial gastroenteritis, skin disease, bone disease and trauma.
Can You Use Erythromycin Ointment for Cat Eczema? (and What to Use)
Erythromycin ointment is an eye ointment for conjunctivitis with some anti-inflammatory effect, but it does little for cat eczema. Here is why, and what actually works.
Does Interdigital Dermatitis Hurt, and Which Ointment Should You Use?
Interdigital dermatitis comes from wound infection or mite infestation and usually brings pain, though the degree varies. Here is what you need to know.
Damp Weather as a Cause of Cat Eczema
Just like people, cats get eczema in damp weather. Lesions appear on the neck, back, belly, and paws, with itching and weeping sores. Treat by removing the cause, stopping self-trauma, and using zinc-oxide ointment plus an antihistamine.
How to Identify Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits
Many owners raise rabbits in dog cages, but rabbits raised this way are prone to pododermatitis. Perhaps some owners know to put padding on the cage floor, but if the padding quality is poor or the method is wrong, it will still cause rabbits to get pododermatitis. Rabbit pododermatitis can be treated, but it is troublesome to treat. Below we detail the identification and treatment of rabbit pododermatitis, hoping to help you.
Medications and Care for Common Pet Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Burns, and Wound Infections
Pets can suffer fractures, sprains, burns, bee stings, snake bites, and wound infections, especially outdoors. Prompt first aid prevents infection and permanent damage. This article covers causes, symptoms, and the medications for each.
Canine Megacolon: Symptoms and Standard Treatment
Canine megacolon is rare, so owners miss it until late. Here are its causes, symptoms and treatment to aid observation and prevention.
Is a Red, Swollen Puppy Wound Infected?
Redness and swelling usually mean a dog wound got infected from poor care. If there is no pus yet, it is mild — clean and care for it and the swelling fades. Here is how.
Why Do Cats Die Suddenly?
Sudden cat death happens often because cats hide illness, so owners miss the signs and the chance to treat. This article covers the causes.
How to Clean Different Parts of Your Rabbit
Rabbits should not be bathed often, so clean only the dirty spots. Paws, eyes, body, and ears each need a different approach, and recurring dirt or discharge can signal mites or disease that needs treatment.