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Why does my dog make a ‘click-click’ (honking) sound?
The 'click-click' sound may come from eating too fast, intense exercise, a throat obstruction, improper feeding, or coughing. A quick eater may choke; a stuck object in the throat can cause it; brief dry coughs after exercise are normal.
How does a dog’s cooling system work?
Dogs cool mainly through breathing, the mouth, and sweat glands on the paw pads, not through skin like humans. With few sweat glands, they pant to dissipate heat via the tongue's vessels when hot. Paw pads also have a few sweat glands for cooling, so trim paw fur in summer.
Signs a Syrian Hamster Is Dying
Although Syrian hamsters are cute and easy to keep, their lives are short, usually only a few years. So what are the signs a hamster is near death? Here our experts outline the warning signs so you can prepare or see if it can still be saved.
CRP Stuck Above 200 for a Month Despite Anti-Inflammatories and Steroids
Rising inflammation with fever is the body's immune response, with redness, heat, pain and more. Many diseases raise it; find the exact cause via exams, or the condition may worsen.
Do Rabbits Get Fleas?
Rabbits rarely get fleas on their own thanks to constant self-grooming, but dirty surroundings or contact with infested cats or dogs can infect them; treat bites with clipped fur, medicine, and an Elizabethan collar, and disinfect the cage. They can also get mites—treat with a medicated bath. This article explains both.
I used to feed my cat kibble, but the day before yesterday I suddenly fed only chicken breast all day, and yesterday it kept vomiting and was low in energy.
Per the test results, the chicken breast may not be the cause; the cat likely has a serious underlying disease. Blood markers are abnormal, suggesting severe malnutrition; acute gastroenteritis or FIP are possible. Follow the vet's advice for further tests and treatment.
Energy and appetite are both fine, just diarrhea.
Diarrhea with normal energy and appetite is often dietary; hard-to-digest food, fast eating, or sudden food change. A short fast and pet probiotics help; internal parasites can also cause it with weight loss. Deworm if parasites are suspected.
How is the body odor of a Yorkshire Terrier?
Yorkies have very little body odor thanks to hard fur that resists oil and dirt and a small body with low metabolism. Poor cleaning, skin disease, or ear infection can still cause smells. Regular baths and ear care prevent odor.
My Cat Has Poor Appetite and Low Energy, Keeps Urinating, Drools Thick, Sour-Smelling Saliva
Persistent thick drool has many causes - stomatitis, oral disease, GI disease (gastritis, esophageal foreign body), toxin ingestion, bitter or irritating substances, drug side effects, stress. If stable and sour-smelling, maybe licked acidic household substance - rinse mouth with water and observe. If drooling persists with abnormal behavior (lethargy, no eating, abnormal elimination), gather info and go to vet promptly; don't delay.
Why Does a Cat Like to Eat Barley Grass?
Barley grass has a special enzyme aiding digestion and preventing gut disease. It's high in soluble fiber, promoting gut motility and preventing constipation. It also helps expel hairballs and relax the nerves, reducing stress.