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Causes of Diarrhea in Two-Month-Old Puppies
Two-month-old puppies have weak constitutions and may get diarrhea from a cold, so keep them warm promptly to avoid colds. If a puppy eats something it should not or eats too much, it may upset its stomach or cause indigestion; probiotics are worth recommending. If the puppy's excretions are abnormal, seek medical attention promptly for deworming.
Causes and Prevention of Diarrhea in Newborn Puppies
Newborn puppies have very weak resistance; lack of warmth causing a cold belly leads to diarrhea. They have poor digestion and no sense of fullness, so indigestion diarrhea is common. Formula-fed puppies may also have diarrhea as part of adaptation, which is normal.
Symptoms of Internal Heat in Dogs
When a dog shows signs of internal heat, do not focus only on diet; give a cooler environment and some heat-clearing medicine, though diet is the main way to cool the dog down.
What Skin Diseases Can Cause Shedding in Dogs?
If your dog rubs everywhere and sheds more than usual, beware — it may have a skin disease. Here we explain which skin diseases shedding can signal.
How to Fully Solve Dog Parasite Problems
Parasites seriously harm dog health, and dogs love chasing small animals or rolling in grass, easily catching them. Why do worms return after deworming? Here we explain.
What Is Cat Hairball (Trichobezoar) and How to Treat It
Cats groom with their tongues and swallow hair; if not passed, it forms a 'hairball' in the gut.
Ingredients Cats Cannot Eat
New owners often ask what cats can eat. The answer: human food is best avoided, and even some dog-safe foods aren't cat-safe. Here are the absolute no-nos.
Do Cats Have a Food-Transition Period?
Each cat food has different nutrition; some cats get diarrhea, vomiting, or refuse food from sudden switches, even enteritis — because the gut can't adapt at once.
Why Cats Vomit Hairballs and How to Manage Them
Every spring and autumn cats shed, and licking never stops. More loose fur is swallowed, and if it isn't vomited or passed out in time, hairball syndrome develops.
Are Probiotics Really Good for Cats?
Just woke up and the kitten vomited again—quick, some probiotics. Soft stools? Some probiotics. Poor appetite in summer? Some probiotics. But are probiotics really good for cats?