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Summer Tips to Prevent Dog Heatstroke
This time we write about keeping fur kids cool in summer; owners must not be lazy, or severe heatstroke can be fatal. On hot days people sweat; how much more a dog in a thick long coat.
Does a Dog Really Know Its Own Name?
From the day you bring it home, your dog gets a name - trendy, plain, or funny. Either way, that name stays for life. Here we look at whether dogs truly know their names.
What to Do If Your Cat Swallows a Foreign Object
Items a cat may swallow: thread and needles, wool, hair ties, rubber bands, coins, balloons, earplugs, fruit seeds and pits, nut shells, baby-bottle nipples, and various fibers.
What to Do About a Smelly Cat Behind
Have you ever smelled anal-gland secretion? One day I traced a sour stench to a splatter on my desk drawer — until my cat shoved its rear in my face.
What to Do When Your Cat Has a Nosebleed
Usually a vet can find the cause from history and physical exam, but if not, further tests are needed, as follows:
How a Female Cat Chooses a Mate
When breeding, does the female cat actually pick the male? Here's how mate choice works in cats.
Is Odd-Eyed (Heterochromia) in Cats Harmful?
Why do some cats have odd eyes? Heterochromia (different-colored irises) is uncommon. It makes them look unique and much loved, but is it harmful?
Common Eye Diseases in Parrots and Their Treatment
Parrot keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial eye injury, and cataracts are common parrot eye diseases. Here the author details their symptoms and treatment.
How to Treat a Cat That Drools
Cat twitching and drooling is often from pharyngitis, esophageal obstruction, tonsillitis, or salivary-gland inflammation. Fish bones or swallowed toys are common obstructions. Many factors cause drooling; treatment must fit the specific condition.
Dog Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is common in dogs and cats. Owners often misunderstand it, masking the real cause and delaying treatment. Knowing dog diarrhea is important.