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What should I do if my dog catches a cold?
A dog cold can be caused by chills or viral infection. Here is how to treat it and when to see a vet.
Common External Diseases in Parrots
Parrots kept in captivity are especially prone to external conditions such as skin tumors, feather-plucking (self-mutilation), and scaly-face mite infestation. Understanding their causes, symptoms, and treatments helps you prevent them and act quickly if they appear.
Why Are My Golden Arowana’s Gills Red?
Red gills in a golden arowana often mean red-spot disease or gill rot, both from poor-water bacterial or parasite infection. Mild red-spot disease improves with water changes and warmer temperature; severe cases need chlorine-dioxide baths. Gill rot is contagious—isolate and treat with salt, copper sulfate, or trichlorfon by stage.
Decoding the Causes of Arowana Gill Eversion
Severe gill eversion can kill an arowana, but it develops gradually—treat it early and you avoid the worst. Causes are poor feeding/husbandry, cramped space, unstable temperature, and a misused water pump. Treat early with water changes and aeration; mid-stage add current therapy (about 50% success); late stage needs surgery.
Common Oral Diseases in Cats
To live, a cat must take food and water by mouth. If trauma, foreign body, periodontal disease, stomatitis, or immune disease causes oral disease, the cat cannot eat, lacks nutrition, and may struggle to survive.
Is It Safe to Use Mosquito Coils Around Cats?
Many owners heard mosquito coils are toxic to cats; others say marketed coils meet standards and are safe in dose. Which is right?
Common Feline Oral Diseases and Care
The mouth is vital for cats - for food, water, and defense. Oral disease makes survival hard.
How Long Can a Cat Remember a Person?
After you return from vacation, will your cat still remember you? You helped your friend care for their cat for a week; will that cat remember you when it sees you again? A cat's short-term memory lasts about 16 hours (for things it considers important), and its long-term memory is uncertain.
What to Do for Feline Liver Failure
The veterinarian will perform various tests to diagnose liver failure and rule out other diseases that may cause similar symptoms. Obtaining a complete history, describing clinical signs, and a thorough physical examination are all important methods for reaching a diagnosis. In addition, a liver biopsy is necessary in some cases to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Your veterinarian may recommend the following tests to rule out other diseases and confirm the diagnosis of liver failure.
Can Dogs Get Diabetes?
Diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions in humans. Surprisingly, it is also a common disease in dogs. The main symptoms of diabetes in both people and dogs are increased thirst and water intake. This article explains the types of diabetes in dogs and the importance of early diagnosis.