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Symptoms of Amphetamine Poisoning in Dogs
Amphetamines are prescription drugs for human use. They are used as appetite suppressants, mood elevators, and to treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. If a dog eats medication containing amphetamines, it can be poisoned. This article explains what to do for amphetamine poisoning in dogs.
Early Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs
The symptoms of diabetes in dogs are essentially the same as those in humans, mainly following the pattern of "three highs and one low" (increased drinking, increased urination, increased appetite, and weight loss).
Early Signs of Melanoma in Dogs
Canine melanoma is a malignant growth of pigment cells, common on skin, toes, and mouth, spreading to lymph nodes, lung, liver, kidney. Mouth and toe forms are most aggressive; treatment is surgery, chemo, or radiation.
Why Won’t My Dog Sit Still for Photos?
In every dog owner's phone gallery, who appears most? The dog, of course.
Why Can a Cat’s Barbed Tongue Tear Off Meat?
Alexis Noel, a researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was so fascinated by her cat Murphy's tongue that she decided to study it and build a model mimicking the tiny barbs. She scanned a cat tongue sample and 3D-printed it at 400% scale.
How to Control Ear Mites in Cats During Winter
Cat and dog ear canals are closed L shapes; in winter they are warm and damp - a breeding ground for mites. Many owners skip winter ear care. How to confirm and gently remove ear mites without hurting the fragile canal - read on.
Early Symptoms of Uremia in Dogs
Canine uremia is a toxic syndrome from kidney failure that lets metabolic wastes build up. Signs include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing and heart changes; peritoneal dialysis is the main treatment and needs urgent vet care.
Causes and Treatment of Tear Stains in Cats and Dogs
Some owners excitedly raise a 'Snow White' or 'Prince Charming', only to see it ruined by two lines of tear stains! Where is the viral pet we were promised?
Why Does My Cat Have Tear Stains?
In earlier years, tearful cats were rare. Most families, limited by finances, rarely bought purebred cats and instead kept native Chinese domestic cats; the few that did tear were mostly cases of blepharitis or feline rhinotracheitis carriers. Blepharitis was easily handled with a few-yuan tube of erythromycin eye ointment, while rhinotracheitis carriers often recovered on their own as immunity improved.
How Scary Is a Dog in Its Rebellious Phase?
A dog's rebellious phase, driven by hormones, brings restlessness, fear, and even aggression as it matures. Owners should avoid force, use desensitization, and double down on socialization during this period.