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Cat Hairballs vs. Asthma: Symptoms and Treatment
A hairball causes dry heaves and constipation from swallowed fur, eased with a hairball paste; feline asthma brings neck-extended, open-mouthed wheezing needing oxygen and bronchodilators. The two look alike but asthma is an emergency — keep the cat calm and see a vet.
Can Dogs Get Cancer Too?
Cancer takes countless human lives each year - and it doesn't spare other animals like dogs. Beyond obesity and its diseases, cancer is a leading cause of dog death worldwide.
What to Do When a Sick Dog Refuses Medication
A sick dog with cough, fever, and poor spirits was first thought to have distemper, but the vet said it was just a common cold and prescribed some medication. So the problem shifted from fearing distemper to how to get the dog to take the medicine. This article explains what to do when a sick dog refuses to take medicine.
How to Help a Kitten Quickly Adapt to a New Environment
Will a kitten have a stress reaction in a new home? What if a shy kitten refuses food? How should a newcomer get along with a resident cat? These seem simple but make owners very anxious.
Cat Vaccination Schedule and Precautions
Vaccination usually means the feline triple vaccine (FVRCP) and the rabies vaccine. The triple vaccine protects against three common, contagious feline viruses.
Everything You Need to Know About Cat Deworming
A deworming primer from experience. New owners often ask about food, litter, vaccines, deworming.
What Oral Diseases Affect Cats?
A cat's affection is hard-won, and owners may think the little mouth needs no study—it won't kiss them anyway. That's why oral problems go unnoticed until obvious signs like swelling or refusal to eat appear.
What to Do When You Find Your Dog Has Bad Breath
A dog is a pet that fears loneliness, often needing the owner's company, loves playing with the owner to deepen the bond. But some owners, while playing closely, find the dog has bad breath, a very unpleasant smell, making them want to stay as far as possible.
How to Correct a Dog That Jumps on People
Dog jumping is a common bad behavior; have you seen two dogs play and chase, pouncing and nipping? That is their way of communicating.
Basic Facts About Cat Teeth
A cat's mouth has four kinds of teeth: incisors (the small front teeth, hard to see but visible when you open the mouth), canines (every owner's nightmare - long and sharp), and further back, premolars and molars used for chewing kibble and hard food.