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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.
Why Your Dog Is Suddenly Getting White Hair
White hair suddenly on the head? Actually coat turning white is natural; as owners, our hair whitens with age too.
Don’t Starve a Picky Cat for Days — It Can Cause Fatty Liver
As is well known, a cat's taste buds are sensitive, so they are picky eaters. When owners suddenly switch to new food or buy new treats on a whim, the cat may simply refuse them.
Symptoms of Feline Jaundice Hepatitis
Cat jaundice is the typical sign of feline hyperbilirubinemia. Jaundice hepatitis mainly includes acute toxic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, cholangiohepatitis, diabetes, tumors, and viral infections such as FIP and feline leukemia.
How to Treat Canine Parvovirus in Dogs
Treating parvo is the vet's job, but owners should know which medications are used. Here is the standard parvovirus treatment.
What Causes Bad Breath in Cats
Cats are modern must-have companions, yet many have serious bad breath. Common causes include vitamin B deficiency, poor digestion, strong-smelling food, and plaque buildup.
Obese Cat: Symptoms and How to Lose Weight
Obesity is a nutritional disease defined by excess body fat.
Cat Liver Failure: Causes and Treatment
Liver failure refers to the loss of more than 75% of liver function, followed by severe and widespread hepatic necrosis. This syndrome is more common in dogs than in cats, and it shows no preference for age, breed, or sex.
Best Dog Food for Chow Chows and Care Tips
Experienced Chow Chow owners know the breed has specific standards and must not be fed carelessly or human food; dog food benefits them more. But which food suits a Chow Chow best? Here is a brief introduction.
What to Do When Your Cat Gets Eczema
Damp weather from May to September invites eczema in cats too. Brush often and give sun time to prevent it. What is cat eczema and how is it treated?