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Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Nose Is Blocked and Stuffy?
Like people, dogs can catch colds and fevers and have stuffy noses. Seeing a dog with a blocked, congested nose and difficult breathing is distressing. This article explains the causes of nasal congestion in dogs and how to relieve it.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 1)
Cats and dogs love to chew on household plants, but some are harmful and can cause poisoning if eaten. This article introduces which plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
What Causes Watery, Foul-Smelling Dog Stools with Blood?
When a dog has watery stools with a bloody, foul smell, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, many owners first fear infections like parvovirus or coronavirus. But not only infections cause watery stools. This article explains the possible causes of bloody, foul-smelling diarrhea in dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 2)
Some indoor plants are highly poisonous to cats and dogs - including their pollen, needles, seeds, and flowers - and the toxins can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are harmful to cats and dogs.
Why Does Your Dog Have More Eye Discharge?
More eye discharge can come from dietary 'heat,' bacteria or fungi, conjunctivitis, entropion, bath water or trauma, and even ear infection. Find the root cause before treating—only clearing it solves the problem.
What Do Different Trace Elements Do for a Dog’s Body?
Lack of trace elements shows mostly as skin and coat problems: zinc deficiency causes hair loss and ulcers, B-vitamin lack causes dermatitis and coat fading, and low protein/sulfur amino acids weakens the coat. Supplement as needed.
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
Why Does Your Dog Keep Hiccupping—Eating Too Much?
Dog hiccups are diaphragm spasms from swallowed air, gassy food, stress, fast eating, or poor digestion. Soothe with warm water and calm; nonstop hiccups with vomiting may mean gastric torsion—see a vet.
Why Do Dogs Get Pneumonia?
Pneumonia brings cough, shallow breathing, fever, low appetite, and fatigue. It stems from inhaled smoke or irritants, aspirated food, secondary disease, viruses (parainfluenza, canine flu), bacteria (E. coli, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Pasteurella), or chest trauma.