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What about giving my dog Heartgard (heartworm preventive)?
Heartgard is a broad-spectrum internal dewormer that removes roundworms, hookworms, nematodes, coccidia, and trichomonads, and prevents heartworm. It acts fast but is toxic in overdose, so dose strictly by weight and age.
Dog Anemia: Causes and Treatment
Dogs get anemia just like people, with similar symptoms. Mild anemia may not need medication, but the causes are varied. Here are the causes and ways to treat dog anemia.
What symptoms does betta fish enteritis show?
Betta enteritis causes poor appetite and sluggish movement, with a swollen, protruding anus and soft lower belly and scale loss. Severe cases leak fluid when the belly is pressed and the body turns dark.
What should I feed my dog to help it gain weight?
To help a dog gain weight, feed nutritious dog food and foods like chicken breast, beef, goat milk, and eggs, plus occasional meat broth. Also deworm regularly so parasites don't hinder nutrient absorption.
What Causes Parrot Diarrhea?
Diarrhea can be poor diet, a weak or stressed gut, parasites, or bacterial and viral infection. Most cases are mild, but some signal serious disease - find the cause before treating, and guard against Newcastle, which has no cure.
What to Do About Abnormal Turtle Stool
Abnormal turtle stool often points to gut trouble. Check the vent for stains (parasites or enteritis), white discharge (kidney disease), or water stools in new arrivals (just stress). Feed a balanced diet every 3 days and keep water clean at 20–25°C. This article explains the checks and care.
Common Causes and Treatments for a Dog Vomiting Yellow Fluid
Owners often ask us: 'My dog vomits yellow fluid in the morning, what do I do?' 'It vomits yellow fluid but seems fine, why?' 'Yellow foamy vomit, what's the cause?' Today our pet care specialists cover the common causes and treatments for dogs vomiting yellow fluid.
What Causes a Dog to Arch Its Back?
What causes a dog to arch its back? There are many reasons a dog arches its back, but it certainly means the dog is uncomfortable. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
My cat ate two deworming tablets by accident while mid-vaccination—will this cause problems?
Whether two dewormers are harmful depends on the dose relative to the cat's weight and the drug's specification. A large cat may be fine, a small one may suffer liver or kidney damage. Always follow the standard dose and interval; if overdosed, take it to the vet for induced vomiting and treatment.
My two-month-old kitten won’t eat, but its energy is great and it loves to play — it kept playing with the teaser wand
A kitten that won't eat but is energetic may dislike the cat food or be picky, or have parasites causing poor appetite. Try switching to a more palatable food and set meal times; remove food when uneaten so it learns to eat when hungry; occasionally add homemade chicken or duck. If it's disease-related, take it to the vet.