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How Dogs Digest Food (Part 1)
Brief gut sensitivity may not harm, but wrong feeding turns it into gastroenteritis or worse. Here is the science of dog digestion.
Why Does a Kitten Keep Having Diarrhea?
Many causes - usually food or parasites - but constant diarrhea with poor appetite risks dehydration, so treat promptly. Here are the causes and fixes.
Why Is a Hamster’s Belly Swollen?
Hamsters are small, so subtle changes can go unnoticed, but a round, swollen belly is hard to miss - and the cause is not always clear. Here we discuss it.
What to Do When a Dog Vomits for Days
Frequent vomiting usually points to the digestive system - wrong diet or blockage - with poor appetite and low spirits. We advise a vet visit.
How Dogs Digest Food (Part 2)
Mouth and stomach are the first two stops; the gut is the third and the main actor. Here is gut digestion.
When Can a Kitten Start Eating Cat Food, and How Often?
Kibble is balanced and complete, so adult cats eat it as a staple. But a kitten's gut is fragile and cannot digest regular kibble well. Here is the right age and what to watch.
Why Does a Hamster Have Soft Stool?
Soft stool in hamsters usually signals a gut problem, often from improper diet. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Here is why hamsters get soft stool.
Can Cats Eat Pork? Which Meats Are Safe?
Cats need 40+ nutrients, so beyond kibble they need meat, vegetables and fruit for protein and vitamins. Pork is common — can cats eat it? Here are the pros, cons and safe meats.
Can Cats Eat Shrimp? Precautions
Cats love the smell of seafood. When you eat shrimp they meow for it — but is it safe? Here are the benefits, risks and precautions of feeding shrimp to cats.
How to Improve Survival Rate of Weaning Kits
Kit survival is low and poor care easily kills them. Here are methods to raise the survival rate of weaning kits.