What Medicine for a Corgi With Diarrhea

Corgi diarrhea is not automatically parvovirus or distemper — often it is a chill, overeating, a food switch, or worms. Rest, portion control, probiotics, and deworming handle most cases, while a vet visit is the safe call when the cause is unclear.

Pet Health 📅 October 21, 2020

Canine Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining, showing up as digestive upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, or toxemia. It can be primary or secondary, and the main job at home is to rest the gut, then reintroduce food and water carefully.

Pet Health 📅 October 20, 2020

How to Reduce Shedding in a Pug

Pugs shed, but how much depends on daily care. Over-bathing, human shampoo, too little sunlight, and poor diet all make shedding worse, while regular brushing, good nutrition, and quick attention to skin trouble keep the coat under control.

Pet Health 📅 October 19, 2020

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How do you treat a Poodle’s skin condition, and what medicines work best?

Treating a Poodle's skin condition starts with a vet skin scraping to identify the type — fungal, bacterial, parasitic, allergic, or endocrine. Treatment is then matched: antifungal ointment for fungus, antibacterial spray and oral meds for bacteria, parasite control for external parasites, antihistamines for allergic dermatitis, and gradual management for endocrine issues. Use an Elizabethan collar and keep the bedding clean.

Q&A 📅 October 10, 2020

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My puppy has an abscess on its belly — should I squeeze the pus out?

An abscess on the belly is often a localized infection from scratching and breaking the skin. Small ones can be drained, cleaned with alcohol, and treated with a vet-recommended wound ointment. Persistent scratching usually points to a skin condition or parasites (mites, fleas, lice), in which case an external parasite treatment is advised.

Q&A 📅 October 9, 2020

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I noticed scabs and hard lumps on my Toy Poodle’s belly skin while bathing it today — what’s going on?

Scabs and hard lumps on a Poodle's skin are often a parasite-driven skin condition: parasites cause bumps, intense itching leads to scratching, and broken skin forms scabs. Treat with a vet-recommended topical skin treatment, then apply a vet-recommended external parasite control to cure it and prevent recurrence.

Q&A 📅 October 9, 2020

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

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This morning my Golden Retriever vomited yellow fluid, then refused food and just lay listlessly on the floor. What could be wrong?

Dogs can vomit white foam, yellow fluid, or green liquid, and each type points to different causes—from mild dietary upset to gastroenteritis, parasites, or serious viral infections. Watch for food debris in the vomit and act accordingly; see a vet if a puppy is involved.

Q&A 📅 September 25, 2020