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How to Treat Dog Rhinitis, and Can It Be Cured?
Like people, dogs get rhinitis from colds or other triggers—runny nose, blocked breathing, snoring. Treatment is cause-based. Here is how to treat and prevent it.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.
Common Causes and Medications for Cough in Dogs and Cats
A cough in dogs and cats can be dry or productive and stems from viruses, bacterial respiratory infection, parasites (heartworm, roundworm), irritants or foreign bodies. Treatment targets the cause — antivirals, antibiotics, dewormers, bronchodilators and cough suppressants — while vaccines, regular deworming and a clean, dust-free home prevent most cases.
Walking Your Dog in the Snow
Northern winters snow; after days, snow piles on roads, even cars must be careful. Walking dogs in snow needs extra care. Here are the tips.
Winter Care Tips for Dogs
Winter is cold, so people stay in, spending more time with dogs. It is a hard season for dogs—cold cuts outdoor time, and poor warmth causes chills and colds. For a happy winter, watch the dog's daily life and health. Here are winter dog-care tips.
Pros and Cons of Dressing Your Dog
In autumn and winter, owners dress dogs for warmth. Some love it, some look unhappy—understandable, novelty or weirdness. Here are the pros and cons of dog clothing.
Why an Older Dog Suddenly Goes Lame in the Hind Legs
An older dog's lameness may be a sprain, or osteoporosis from age-related calcium deficiency. Either way, take it seriously—senior dogs are fragile. Here are the causes of sudden hind-leg lameness in older dogs.
Do Dogs’ Eyes Redden with a Cold?
A dog's eyes usually don't redden from a simple cold—redness more likely means fever. Take the temperature; if high, see a vet. Eye redness with a cold can also mean low immunity and conjunctivitis.
Is It Necessary to Buy Toys for Your Dog?
Buying toys for your dog is a worthwhile investment in its wellbeing. Toys keep a dog active when home alone, ease anxiety and boredom, satisfy natural chewing instincts, and strengthen the bond between you and your pet. A few well-chosen toys support both physical health and mental balance.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Frozen and Cannot Stand?
If a dog is too cold to stand, act fast: move it to warmth, wash with warm (not hot) water to clean snow and restore temperature, dry thoroughly, then wrap in blankets with a hot-water bottle. Offer glucose water by mouth to regain strength. If no improvement, go to the vet.