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How to Handle Bad Breath in Rabbits
Many things cause rabbit bad breath, but the most common is an oral disease. If you notice bad breath, check for oral disease first. Whatever the cause, it needs prompt attention. This article shares measures to handle rabbit bad breath.
Causes of Stomatitis in Rabbits
When a rabbit develops stomatitis, it usually shows mouth ulcers, bad breath, and other issues. These are not very harmful and are fairly easy to treat - timely action resolves them. This article explains what causes rabbit stomatitis.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
What Can You Do When Your Dog Has Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is common—red, swollen, itchy eyes with discharge. Mild cases use dog eye drops; severe ones need antibiotics. Steps: wipe discharge, apply drops, warm compress, trim eye fur, and use erythromycin if needed.
Symptoms and Prevention of Rabbit Rickets
Rabbit rickets comes from calcium deficiency or a skewed calcium-phosphorus ratio in the feed. This guide lists the symptoms — bent bones, weakness, pica — and the prevention steps: balanced feed, sun, and exercise.
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Healthy
Owners must learn to judge a rabbit's health to act fast when trouble appears. This guide covers diet, droppings and urine, outward signs, and spirit as the four checks.
What to Do About a Cat’s Black Chin
A greasy black chin is likely cat acne (folliculitis) and needs prompt treatment. This article covers treatment and prevention of cat acne.
Side Effects of Feeding Fish to Cats Long-Term
Long-term fish feeding harms cats: fish thiaminase destroys vitamin B1, fish drains vitamin E, and fish-liver phosphorus blocks calcium absorption. It also makes cats addicted and picky. Supplement B1, E, and calcium if fish is on the menu.
What Causes Jaundice in Cats?
Cat jaundice is usually triggered by anorexia leading to fatty liver, where unmetabolized fat builds up and red-cell breakdown yellows the skin. Treatment centers on getting the cat to eat—passively then actively—plus a bile-acid liver supplement.
Acute Enteritis in Baby Rabbits
Baby rabbit acute enteritis (also called 'yellow urine disease') comes from drinking milk from a doe with mastitis. It dehydrates and kills kits within about three days. This guide covers the signs and how to prevent and treat it.