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How to Help a Cat That Gets Severely Stressed When Going Out
Indoor and naturally timid cats can suffer severe stress when taken outside, with signs ranging from refusal to eat and diarrhea to, in extreme cases, FIP or even sudden death. Keep your cat in a secure carrier, comfort it with familiar items, and practice carrier training in advance to prevent travel anxiety.
What to Do When a Newly Adopted Kitten Vomits
Vomiting in a new cat may tie to stress or new food. New owners should judge by signs and life. Here are causes and fixes.
Why Do Hamster Cheek Pouches Get Inflamed?
Cheek pouches store food but have limited capacity; chronic overfilling causes swelling. Here is what to do about pouch inflammation.
Precautions for Keeping Hamsters in Winter
Hamsters fear cold, so winter is hard; without warmth they may freeze. Here are winter hamster precautions.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.
Things That Can Traumatize Your Dog
Most see dogs as bouncing optimists who forget being bullied by cats. But dogs have emotions and some things leave psychological scars. Today we discuss what traumatizes dogs.
How to Treat Rabies in Cats
Cats, dogs and rats can carry and spread rabies virus; rabies comes from the virus, and the key prevention is vaccination. Today we detail cat rabies treatment.
Can Cats Get Depression Too?
Cats are sensitive and easily stressed; over-stimulation may cause depression. Today we discuss cat depression.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Fever
If a dog has a fever, take its temperature promptly and act by severity. Today we explain fever precautions.
Cat Body Parts You Shouldn’t Touch Casually
Most cat owners can't resist petting their cat. But cats are proud beings with no-go zones. Today we tell you which parts to avoid.