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Esophageal Obstruction in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal obstruction is a blockage of the food pipe in dogs and cats, often from a swallowed bone or other object, causing distress, drooling, and regurgitation. It is an emergency relieved by veterinary removal of the object.
Esophageal Dilatation in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophageal dilatation is widening of the esophagus in dogs and cats that impairs movement of food, causing regurgitation and weight loss. Congenital and acquired forms are managed with special feeding techniques and veterinary care.
Esophagitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus in dogs and cats, usually from acid reflux or irritation, causing painful swallowing, drooling, and vomiting. It is managed with veterinary care, protective medications, and a soft diet.
Hypersalivation (Ptyalism) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hypersalivation, or ptyalism, is excessive drooling in dogs and cats that signals an underlying problem such as mouth disease, nausea, or toxicity. Treating the cause and calming the saliva flow are the main approaches under veterinary guidance.
Blastomycosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Blastomycosis, also called North American blastomycosis, is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, mainly affecting the lungs, skin, and bone.
Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Coccidioidomycosis, also called coccidioidal granuloma, is caused by Coccidioides immitis. It usually presents as an acute, benign, asymptomatic, or self-limiting primary respiratory infection, occasionally disseminating to form focal lesions in skin, subcutaneous tissue, lymph nodes, bone, liver, kidney, meninges, brain, or other tissues.
My dog was left outside in the heat for days with little food and is now vomiting — what should I do?
Going too long without food causes excess stomach acid and vomiting, and a sudden large meal after starvation can overstretch the stomach and trigger vomiting. Feed small, frequent meals and gradually increase the amount while providing plenty of fresh water. Offer easily digestible food and return to a normal diet only after the digestive system recovers.
Why does my dog want to eat grass?
Dogs eat grass for several reasons: boredom or stress from too little exercise or stimulation, mild stomach upset, a need for fiber, or a nutritional deficiency that causes pica. Occasional grass-eating is usually harmless, but frequent eating with other symptoms warrants a vet check.
How good is Youlang dog food?
Youlang was founded in 2013 and is a relatively niche, affordable domestic brand. It has two lines: New Hope Youlang complete dog food and Youlang senior dog food; the New Hope line also comes in 'cooling' and 'coat-care' formulas. Its main advantage is fresh meat as the primary protein source, with no plant protein or legumes added, and fairly complete fiber, minerals, and vitamins. However, it contains several grains (rice, wheat, corn), so it may not suit dogs with sensitive stomachs.
How good is Zhenbao dog food?
Zhenbao is produced by Shandong Heze Kaifanle Pet Food Technology Co., and sells very cheaply online. Low price usually means lower-quality ingredients. Taking its best-selling puppy formula as an example, the main ingredients are chicken meal, corn gluten meal, wheat, rice, duck fat, and corn. Although crude protein is guaranteed above 30%, that comes from added corn gluten meal, which dogs absorb poorly, so it is not truly nutritious. It also contains large amounts of grains that may not suit sensitive stomachs.