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Symptoms of Anemia in Cats
Many owners are puzzled to find anemia at a routine checkup—'same feeding as others, how did this happen?' They worry and pile on supplements, often with little effect. Long-term anemia disrupts body function and triggers other diseases; finding the root cause is the only real cure.
How to Tell If Your Dog Needs More Water
As dog owners, we should know just how dangerous dehydration can be for a dog.
Common Causes of Vomiting in Cats
There are many reasons a cat may vomit—conditions such as hairballs, parasites, viral infections, and physiological reactions can all cause vomiting. Below we explain in detail what can lead to vomiting in cats.
Dog Bad Breath and Rotten Teeth
Teeth are a crucial factor in a dog's lifespan and health. Bacteria from periodontal disease can spread through the blood and even infect the heart, kidneys, and liver. Brushing and cleaning a dog's teeth is a simple act that avoids bad breath and greatly helps health.
What to Do with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.
The Effects of Atropine on Cats and Dogs
Atropine is commonly used to block the effect of certain nervous-system impulses (acetylcholine) on receptors throughout the body. In animals such as dogs and cats, it is most often used in surgical anesthesia to prevent the adverse effects of nervous stimulation.
What Medicine to Give a Cat with a Fever
What should we do if our cat shows fever symptoms? Most owners think of giving medicine, but few know what to give a feverish cat, so they cannot treat the cause and the cat suffers. Here we explain what medicine a feverish cat should take, for targeted treatment.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
Symptoms of Rickets in Dogs
Canine rickets is a metabolic disease in puppies from lack of vitamin D and calcium, showing bone deformity, odd gait, and swollen joints; most common at 1-3 months. Sun, diet, and calcium/vitamin D supplements prevent and treat it.
What Palatants Are Used in Cat and Dog Food?
What exactly is a palatant? In Europe and America, pet-food regulations ban many chemical flavorings, so under strict pet-food standards, yeast and animal fats are used there as palatants.