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Symptoms of Roundworm Infection in Dogs
If a dog carries roundworms it develops various health problems; without prompt deworming the illness worsens and internal inflammation can follow. Here is what to watch for.

Symptoms and Causes of Diarrhea in Cats
Diarrhea is not a disease itself but a sign of many different illnesses. A healthy cat passes stool daily without trouble, usually one to three times a day. Like human diarrhea, cat diarrhea happens when undigested food moves through the gut too fast, or when too much water enters the stool from the large intestine.

How Much Does Cat Rhinotracheitis Treatment Cost?
Rhinotracheitis is a contagious viral disease that often sweeps through groups of cats, and it can recur when a cat's immunity drops. Treatment cost depends on several factors.

Amazing Superpowers Dogs Have
From a built-in spin-dry and a unique nose-print ID to sensing earthquakes and reading your emotions, dogs possess remarkable abilities that make them far more than loyal companions.

How to Tell Your Cat Is Unhappy
Cats hide feelings well, but vocal changes, airplane ears, a tucked tail, and withdrawal all signal distress. Even purring can mean a cat is self-soothing rather than happy.

Why Dogs Can Drink Goat Milk but Not Cow Milk
Today let's learn why dogs shouldn't drink cow milk.

How to Treat Nephritis in Dogs
Inflammation of the dog's glomeruli is also called canine nephritis, mainly from infection damaging the glomeruli. Signs are edema, blood in urine, and proteinuria. By course it is acute or chronic.

What Does a Cat’s Purring Mean?
Cats purr for many reasons, and not all of them mean the cat is fine. Here are the different kinds of purrs and what they mean.

Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.

Dog Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment
Healthy dogs pass firm, brown stools one to two times a day. Diarrhea — loose, watery, or bloody stools with a strong odor — signals an underlying problem. Causes range from mild dietary upset to infections, parasites, IBD, and other diseases, so persistent or severe cases need a vet.