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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.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
Rabbit Salmonellosis
Rabbit salmonellosis is a digestive disease caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis, mainly hitting pregnant does. The bacteria are weak against disinfectants such as 3% lysol or 5% lime milk. Prevention centers on hygiene, flock screening, and killed vaccines for breeding and pregnant does.
Should You Put Your Pet on a Diet? The Five Harms of Obesity
Obesity in dogs and cats raises risks of heart disease, diabetes, joint damage, anesthesia complications, and urinary stones. Safe weight loss means controlled diet and moderate exercise—never fasting or 'quick fix' methods.
Rabbit Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a serious, contagious rabbit eye disease; untreated it can blind. It's often from pasteurella in dirty, damp housing. This article covers causes, the incubation period, and prevention/treatment.
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.
How to Treat Rabies in Cats
Cats, dogs and rats can carry and spread rabies virus; rabies comes from the virus, and the key prevention is vaccination. Today we detail cat rabies treatment.
How to Fatten Up a Thin Hamster
Many pick hamsters for their round, chubby look, but their own stays thin and they wonder how to fatten it. Here is how.
Does a Cat Need Walking?
Walking cats is uncommon - dog walking is far more usual - because cats barely need socializing. But some now walk cats, and stress cases happen. Here we discuss it.
Recovery Signs of Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can infect dogs of any age; without timely treatment it can be fatal. Today we discuss the signs of improvement after treatment.