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Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 4)
Strictly speaking, all plants can irritate a cat's or dog's stomach, though some are harmless in small amounts. This article lists highly toxic plant species that are dangerous to cats and dogs.
What Do Different Trace Elements Do for a Dog’s Body?
Lack of trace elements shows mostly as skin and coat problems: zinc deficiency causes hair loss and ulcers, B-vitamin lack causes dermatitis and coat fading, and low protein/sulfur amino acids weakens the coat. Supplement as needed.
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
The Key to Preventing Rabbit Rickets
Balanced nutrition and moderate exercise are the keys to preventing rabbit rickets. This guide covers the daily measures and the cod-liver-oil and calcium-injection treatment.
Symptoms and Prevention of Rabbit Rickets
Rabbit rickets comes from calcium deficiency or a skewed calcium-phosphorus ratio in the feed. This guide lists the symptoms — bent bones, weakness, pica — and the prevention steps: balanced feed, sun, and exercise.
Why Does Your Dog Keep Hiccupping—Eating Too Much?
Dog hiccups are diaphragm spasms from swallowed air, gassy food, stress, fast eating, or poor digestion. Soothe with warm water and calm; nonstop hiccups with vomiting may mean gastric torsion—see a vet.
How to Prevent Rheumatic Disease in Dogs
Canine rheumatism is a recurring non-suppurative inflammation of muscle and joints, triggered by cold, damp, overwork, and more. There is no cure, but warmth, regular exercise, and sunlight ease and help prevent it.
Causes and Prevention of Infertility in Adult Rabbits
Adult rabbit infertility falls into functional, nutritional, and other types. Any of them hurts farm income. This article details the causes and prevention methods.
Is a Cat’s Yellow Urine with a Red Tint Serious?
Normal cat urine is clear and pale yellow. When it darkens and takes on a red tint, the cat may have a urinary tract infection, urolithiasis, or another lower-urinary problem that needs prompt veterinary attention.