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When Is a Cat Prone to Eczema?
Cats itch constantly with eczema, but long thick fur hides it — especially in damp southern winters. Know the signs (redness, papules, weeping), the external and internal causes, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Damp Weather as a Cause of Cat Eczema
Just like people, cats get eczema in damp weather. Lesions appear on the neck, back, belly, and paws, with itching and weeping sores. Treat by removing the cause, stopping self-trauma, and using zinc-oxide ointment plus an antihistamine.
Can You Wipe a Cat’s Bottom, and How Should You Do It?
A cat's bottom rarely needs wiping—cats groom themselves and their firm, low-fiber stools seldom stick. Only cats that cannot clean themselves (kittens, obese, long-haired, old, or sick with diarrhea) need help, using trimmed fur, a soft wipe, and a dry pat to avoid infection.
How to Assess a Rabbit’s Health
Check a rabbit's health daily with the "three checks and five looks": check food intake, water, and droppings, and look at spirit, appetite, face, movement, and coat. Early signs—poor eating, odd stools, dull eyes, or skin trouble—mean isolate and treat promptly.
Why Is Your Guinea Pig Not Eating?
A guinea pig that stops eating usually has gut trouble or a cold. Causes include gastroenteritis (from bad bacteria, cold, or dirty water), chilling and anorexia in winter, or wrong/high-moisture foods and spoiled feed. Find the cause fast and see a vet if it persists.
Symptoms and Treatment of Chronic Colitis in Dogs
If your dog often has soft stools, excessive bowel movements, or has bloody stool and straining to defecate, then pay attention, the dog may have chronic colitis. Compared with gastroenteritis, you may be relatively unfamiliar with dog colitis. Today we specifically understand the symptoms and treatment of chronic colitis in dogs.
How to Identify Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits
Many owners raise rabbits in dog cages, but rabbits raised this way are prone to pododermatitis. Perhaps some owners know to put padding on the cage floor, but if the padding quality is poor or the method is wrong, it will still cause rabbits to get pododermatitis. Rabbit pododermatitis can be treated, but it is troublesome to treat. Below we detail the identification and treatment of rabbit pododermatitis, hoping to help you.
Warning: These Foods Are Toxic to Rabbits!
Frozen, fried, and cooked foods cannot be given to rabbits. A rabbit's diet should be mainly hay and rabbit pellets, supplemented with some fruits and vegetables. There are many foods that rabbits cannot eat, and eating them may cause a series of diseases. Today we tell you about the foods that cannot be fed to rabbits, hoping to help you ensure your rabbit's dietary safety.
Best Medications for Cats with Colitis and Blood in Stool
If your cat is mentally normal with a normal temperature and no loss of appetite, but frequently passes soft or even watery stools with a foul, fishy odor, it may have colitis. Feline colitis is often related to viruses and parasites, and requires prompt identification of the cause and treatment to avoid dehydration or even death. Today we walk you through the treatment of feline colitis.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.