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Health Problems in Cats Caused by Poor Nutrition
This article introduces four cat health problems caused by diet. As they say, illness enters through the mouth — true for people and cats. A high-quality, balanced diet is vital to feline health; we hope this sounds a warning for owners to take their cat's nutrition seriously.
Dietary Care for a Dog with Heart Disease
Heart disease cannot be cured, so daily diet matters. Limit salt, keep protein up, manage weight, add taurine and fish oil, avoid organ meats, and control water intake — here is how to feed a dog with heart disease.
What to Do When a Cat’s Tail Folliculitis Causes Heavy Shedding
Tail folliculitis in cats, also called 'stud tail,' causes hair loss and redness from overactive sebaceous glands. Treatment means adjusting diet, cleaning, medicated baths, and sometimes neutering. Once the folliculitis clears, the hair grows back.
What happens if a dog eats greasy or salty food?
Greasy or salty food raises metabolic burden, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and pain; long-term grease can cause pancreatitis, and salt burdens the kidneys. Long-term high fat leads to obesity and raises heart, diabetes, and arthritis risk.
My 7.5-Year-Old Male Teddy Has a Hard Lump Under the Skin on His Shoulder for a Year
The slow-growing, well-defined lump is most likely a benign lipoma common in older dogs. Monitor it and consider surgery if it grows.
Norwich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers, developed in early 20th-century England and recognized in 1932. Small yet fearless, sociable and good-natured, it makes an adaptable, easy-to-keep companion that loves exercise.
Is it okay to feed a Rottweiler raw meat?
Raw meat may carry bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens that can cause soft stools, diarrhea, and indigestion in Rottweilers. If feeding raw meat, ensure source and quality, and feed in moderation to avoid excess fat and obesity-related disease. Cooking the meat first is generally safer.
Common Causes and Remedies for Arowana Drop-Eye
Drop-eye in arowana is the downward displacement of the eye caused by excess orbital fat, mainly from uneven lighting, overfeeding, sinking feeds, and a tank set too high. It is cosmetic rather than life-threatening, but can be corrected by switching to floating feeds, balancing the light, cutting fat, wrapping the tank, or surgery in severe cases.
A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping a Golden Hamster
Small pets are easy to keep, which is why animals like guinea pigs were tamed. The golden hamster, also called the Syrian hamster, is a favorite. Here is how beginners should care for one.
What to feed a female cat after spay surgery during recovery?
After spaying, feed a high-protein, low-fat cat food or prescription diet for neutered cats, since lowered hormones and less activity slow metabolism. Add boiled chicken, beef, or goat milk powder for extra protein.