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Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
How to Remove Ticks from Your Dog
Ticks are parasites that feed on dog blood and spread disease between animals and people; they lurk in grass, so avoid damp weedy areas on walks. Removal means killing adult ticks and eggs plus disinfecting the environment, often with medicated baths.
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are cheap and nutritious. In any DIY dog-food recipe you'll see them - boiled or dried, they're essential. Most commercial foods contain them too, as an important carb source.
What Palatants Are Used in Cat and Dog Food?
What exactly is a palatant? In Europe and America, pet-food regulations ban many chemical flavorings, so under strict pet-food standards, yeast and animal fats are used there as palatants.
The Effects and Benefits of Probiotics for Cats and Dogs
Probiotics are microorganisms, not medicine—they are not addictive and do not create dependency. They attach to the intestinal walls and villi of the small and large intestines, helping fight off bad bacteria, aiding nutrient absorption, and stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes.
Ticks on Dogs: The Red Blood-Sucking Bugs
Ticks are arachnids that feed on dog blood, causing anemia and spreading disease and neurotoxins. Never pull a tick out by hand - use tweezers to remove it whole, then clean the site; prevent bites with covering clothing and repellent.
How to Prevent Dog Diseases in Spring
In spring all things revive and microbes hidden in corners become active, so spring is also a season of high disease incidence.
Why Are a Dog’s Eyes Blue?
Dog eye scratches, congenital disease, eyelid tumors or irritants (like dust or smoke) can make eyes deep blue or fully opaque, but such eyes are also teary, red, cloudy with clear discharge.
How to Choose Dog Bowls, Waterers and Feeders
Homes with pets surely keep several sets of pet tableware; most use traditional bowls - plastic, ceramic, stainless steel - in various shapes, chosen by the owner's taste.
Do Dogs Cry Because They Are Sad?
Many have seen dogs shed tears and think the dog cries from moved or reluctant feelings. Do dogs really use tears to show emotion like humans?