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Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats: Types, Symptoms & Medication
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats spans gastritis (acute/chronic) and enteritis (viral, bacterial, parasitic). This guide covers causes, symptoms, and the medication approach—anti-inflammatories, anti-vomiting, anti-diarrhea, dewormers, probiotics—plus prevention.
Common Food and Drug Poisoning in Cats and Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
Poisoning in pets is uncommon but dangerous. It falls into food poisoning (bacterial, fungal, toxic plants, chemicals, and human foods like onions, chocolate, macadamia) and drug poisoning (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, vitamin D, ivermectin). This article covers the symptoms and what to do.
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.
What to Do About Parasites During a Cat’s Pregnancy? Can You Deworm?
Cats should be dewormed internally and externally every 2-3 months, but pregnancy lowers immunity and dewormers can strongly irritate. So what if a pregnant cat gets parasites? We explain below.
Common Eye Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Conjunctivitis, Keratitis and More
Eyes are vital to dogs and cats; disease lowers their quality of life and can cause blindness. Learn the signs and treatments of the most common eye conditions.
How Should a Dog Take Deworming Medicine?
Dewormer dose follows body weight—never overdose. Give it about two hours after eating to cut gut irritation, watch the stool for passed worms, and for sensitive dogs use a gentler drug and vary the brand.
Dog and Cat Whelping Guide: Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Care
Whelping carries normal risk from mating to birth. This guide covers the best breeding age, pregnancy signs, nest setup, labor signs and difficult-birth warnings, and postpartum nursing and feeding.
Several Causes of Retching in Cats
Cats retch from hairballs, swallowed objects, dehydration, or intestinal parasites. See a vet for diagnosis and treatment, since a cat's stomach is easily damaged.
How to Supplement Trace Minerals for Your Dog
Feed a balanced high-quality diet and offer boiled or mineral water, give dog-safe mineral tablets (mixed into food if needed), and walk after meals to aid absorption. Watch for pica—dew Cells with a dewormer and probiotics if the dog eats odd things.
Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pet Colds
Pets catch colds easily — usually from chills (season changes, baths, drafts, rain, cold floors) or low resistance. A plain cold can worsen into something serious, so treat it early. Never give human cold medicine (acetaminophen is toxic to dogs and cats); use pet-specific drugs. Learn the warning signs that separate a cold from pneumonia, rhinitis, feline herpesvirus (cat flu) or distemper.