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What to Do When Your Cat Sneezes

What to Do When Your Cat Sneezes

Cats, like people, sneeze and cough when they have a cold, but sneezing alone does not confirm a cold.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms and Treatment

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms and Treatment

FIP has always been one of the feline diseases that owners are very wary of, not only because of high medical costs but also because the cat may lose its life because of it. This article mainly helps everyone correctly understand feline infectious peritonitis, as well as how to diagnose and prevent it, and view FIP with a scientific attitude.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Treatment of Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs

Treatment of Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs

Treatment of chronic renal failure (CRF) in dogs must be based on the severity, cause, secondary diseases, and other factors your veterinarian analyzes beforehand. The ultimate goal is supportive care while treating and eliminating infection, dehydration, and malnutrition. This article outlines the treatment options and home care.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed

How Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs Is Diagnosed

There are many causes of IBD in dogs, such as ordinary enteritis from improper diet, parasite-driven enteritis, and viral enteritis that generally needs antiviral treatment. This article explains the in-depth diagnostic workup used to confirm IBD.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
What to Do When Your Dog Is a Picky Eater

What to Do When Your Dog Is a Picky Eater

Picky eating often starts with table scraps and home-cooked meals. Fix it by separating human food from kibble, scheduled feeding with a 10-15 minute window, more exercise, and puzzle feeders, and get the whole household to stick to the plan.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021
What Foods Can You Feed a Cat?

What Foods Can You Feed a Cat?

Pick a diet that fits your time and budget — a well-balanced kibble or complete wet food works fine for most owners. The key is choosing complete, balanced nutrition and avoiding a few dangerous traps.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
How to Feed a Cat That Refuses Kibble

How to Feed a Cat That Refuses Kibble

A cat that eats only canned food is usually either fussy or unwell. Stop offering cans and stick to kibble to break picky habits; if refusal comes with lethargy or other signs, see a vet, since illness can make the more palatable wet food the only thing a cat will take.

Pet Health 📅 December 12, 2020
Why Has Your Dog’s Coat Gone Hard?

Why Has Your Dog’s Coat Gone Hard?

Coarse, hard fur usually points to skin trouble from parasites, missing nutrition, or wrong washing. Fix the skin, balance the diet, and use a proper pet shampoo.

Pet Health 📅 December 2, 2020
Is Your Cat Shedding Just From the Season

Is Your Cat Shedding Just From the Season

Shedding has many causes beyond the seasonal coat blow, from poor nutrition to mites and ringworm. Tell the difference by the pattern: even, whole-body loss is normal, while patchy loss with scratching needs treatment. Good food, isolation, and a clean home keep excess shedding in check.

Pet Health 📅 November 16, 2020
Do Cats or Dogs Have More Parasites?

Do Cats or Dogs Have More Parasites?

Cats and dogs share most parasites, so neither has 'more'; the load depends on environment and health. Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and others cause real harm, and a regular deworming schedule keeps them down.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020