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What to Do When Blood Parrot Cichlids Fight and Lose Scales, Exposing Flesh
When blood parrot cichlids fight, they tear off scales and can expose raw flesh, which invites infection. Isolate the injured fish and treat it with a 2–3% salt bath plus antibacterial or 'yellow powder' medication, keep the water at 28–30°C, and change it every three days. To stop the fighting, give more space, feed more, or separate the bullies.
How to Recognize Acute Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Acute gastroenteritis shows up as soft, watery, sometimes bloody stool; a hunched back from abdominal pain; repeated vomiting; and, when a virus is involved, fever and lethargy. Get the dog to a vet promptly to rule out distemper, parvovirus, or coronavirus, then support with fasting, fluids, anti-emetics, and gut antibiotics.
What to Do About a Dog’s Fracture
In daily life we often see dogs with abnormal behavior-limping, lying still, or crying in pain-which may be signs of a fracture. If your dog unfortunately breaks a bone, what should you do?
Dog Enteritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Dog enteritis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Inflammatory bowel disease can occur alone as a disease attacking the small intestine, but is more common as widespread inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon. Enteritis generally refers to inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon.
13 Secrets About Your Dog’s Paws
Today we look at 13 secrets hidden in your dog's paws.
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.
Which Disinfectants Are Non-Toxic to Pets
Disinfectants are practically a household necessity, especially during a pandemic. Let's first learn about the common disinfectants used in our homes.
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.
Can Dogs Get Acupuncture Too?
Today we look at whether dogs can have acupuncture.
What to Do When Your Dog Regurgitates
Regurgitation refers to the act of bringing food back up and re-eating it, a behavior normally seen in ruminants like cattle and sheep. When a dog shows signs of regurgitation, it means the dog vomits up undigested kibble, chews it, and swallows it again.