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Hair Loss and Redness Around a Dog’s Eyes
Hair loss and redness around a dog's eyes depends on the cause: one is natural hair shedding exposing the skin; the other is hair loss from itching. The former is mostly caused by diet, the latter mostly by bacterial and parasitic infections. To know the exact cause, the owner should find the underlying reason.
Why Is a Dog Retching and Not Eating?
As we know, our pet dogs have very fragile stomachs. If the daily diet does not suit the dog, it will cause adverse symptoms, such as a dog retching and not eating. So what causes a dog to retch and refuse food?
Signs of Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes is a chronic disease and a common endocrine disorder; prevention and early detection are very important. To detect it early at home, owners need to pay closer attention to the dog's condition. The most typical symptoms of diabetes are excessive drinking and urination, messy coat, and lethargy. When a dog's water intake and urination are found to increase suddenly for no reason, owners should be careful.
Early Symptoms of Dog Diabetes
Early symptoms of diabetic dogs include drinking more water, urinating more, eating more, but the dogs look thin and get thinner. Diabetic dogs develop fast, and severe cases cause ketoacidosis - treat the dog at once.
Is a Dog Drooling Mucus a Sign of Distemper?
Is dog drooling mucus a sign of distemper? Many owners fear distemper when they see mucus from the mouth, but is it 100% certain? Actually no - drooling is only one symptom of distemper. Owners can check for other distemper signs or do a distemper test strip before judging. Many other things cause drooling: oral inflammation, stomach discomfort, and teething puppies all drool; judge by the symptoms.
Is It Bad for a Dog to Eat Too Fast?
Some dogs eat like a vacuum cleaner, finishing their meal in a blink. Is wolfing down food good or bad? Some owners think it's fine—especially when rushing to work in the morning, a fast eater is convenient.
Understanding Why Dogs Eat Grass
It is normal for a dog to eat grass during a walk; this is a normal activity for dogs, and you need not worry about the dog's appetite or bowel movements.
How Much Cat Food Should a Cat Eat Per Meal?
As an owner, you're never quite satisfied with your cat's appetite. Two meals a day seems too little—is it enough? Here's how much a cat should actually eat.
How to Choose a Cat Dewormer
Hello owners—long time no see. This time we discuss a daily-care topic: how to choose a dewormer! An undeworned cat can pass parasites to us, so dewormers split into internal and external; let's see how to choose.
Precautions for Deworming Your Dog
Some think feeding a dog is enough, but deworming and vaccines can't be skipped—they prevent illness. Here are the precautions.