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What to Do When Your Pug Is Shedding

What to Do When Your Pug Is Shedding

A Pug should not shed much normally, so sudden hair loss usually means a skin problem, poor nutrition, a coat change, the season, or too much salt. Walk through these causes to tell them apart, and ask a vet online if anything is unclear.

Pet Health 📅 December 21, 2020
Why Do Cats Get Ear Mites?

Why Do Cats Get Ear Mites?

Ear mites take hold when ears aren't cleaned and oil and bacteria build up, or when bath water is left damp; they also spread from dogs. Signs are inflamed, crusted canals with brown debris and head shaking. Clean daily, deworm regularly, and disinfect the home.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
How to Clear Cat Ear Mites Quickly

How to Clear Cat Ear Mites Quickly

Ear mites spread cat-to-cat and thrive in unclean, damp ears. Clear them with daily ear cleaning plus a topical dewormer, support the cat's nutrition, and disinfect the home. Consistency — not one-off treatment — is what works.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
What Are the Early Symptoms of Canine Distemper?

What Are the Early Symptoms of Canine Distemper?

Early distemper mimics a cold — watery nose, fever spikes, red tearing eyes, and growing lethargy with appetite loss. It's highly fatal without prompt care. Vaccination and isolation are the real defenses; see a vet at the first signs.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
Puppy Tracheitis and Bronchitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Puppy Tracheitis and Bronchitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Dog tracheitis and bronchitis come from repeated viral or bacterial infection plus cold, smoke, and dust irritation, but with good home care and the right medication the recovery rate tops 95%. Watch for cough, fever, and breathing trouble.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
How to Recognize Ear Mites in Your Cat

How to Recognize Ear Mites in Your Cat

Ear mites spread easily between cats and dogs through close contact and are most common in kittens. Look for dark, crumbly ear discharge, head shaking, and scratching around the ears and neck — and isolate an affected cat to protect the rest of the household.

Pet Health 📅 October 19, 2020