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Canine Intestinal Obstruction: Symptoms and Treatment
Dogs swallowing foreign objects is common—some from irregular diet, some from mineral deficiency. Most cases involve toys or large indigestible food. Here's a case of obstruction from a sharp duck bone.
Symptoms of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease in dogs. Once a dog is infected and shows obvious symptoms, it needs immediate veterinary care.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Anal Gland Inflammation
Every owner knows pets need baths, and most dog owners know about expressing the anal glands, but did you know some cats also need their anal glands expressed?
Complete Guide to Summer Internal Deworming
Many owners think no worms in stool means no need for internal deworming. But a dog that sniffs the ground, eats fallen food and meets other dogs daily has high chance of internal parasites. How to tell the source, pick targeted drugs and avoid zoonosis? This guide explains.
How to Treat Canine Coronavirus Infection
Canine coronavirus infection, also called canine coronavirus diarrhea, is an acute infectious disease caused by canine coronavirus, mainly characterized by vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in dogs.
Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Puppy Diarrhea and Vomiting: Causes and Treatment
Many owners find that raising a dog takes endless effort, yet mistakes and oversights still happen, and dogs easily fall ill, with vomiting being one of the most common signs. Here is how to treat a dog's vomiting and diarrhea.
What Is Canine Parvovirus (Parvo)?
Parvovirus is a DNA virus without an envelope and has an icosahedral structure. Puppies and young dogs with immature immune systems are highly susceptible, mainly through direct or indirect contact such as feces, urine, vomit, and saliva of sick dogs, or food and utensils they used, all of which are contagious. In group kennels the death rate can exceed 50%, and generally ranges from 30% to 70%.
Pet Constipation: Causes, Signs, and Relief
Long-term constipation lets toxins reabsorb and can damage liver/kidneys. Causes range from hairballs to obesity, foreign objects, disease, and stress. Boost water, fiber, and exercise.
Common Mistakes New Cat Owners Make
Today we share some common mistakes new cat owners make. Be sure not to fall into these traps.