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What to Do About Black Bugs on Your Cat

What to Do About Black Bugs on Your Cat

The small black bugs crawling through a cat's coat are usually fleas. A heavy flea burden causes anemia, spreads internal parasites and triggers allergic skin disease, so treat the cat and its home together. Regular topical prevention keeps fleas and other external parasites away.

Pet Health 📅 October 10, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Has Watery Diarrhea

What to Do When Your Cat Has Watery Diarrhea

Watery diarrhea in cats can signal anything from routine enteritis to serious feline panleukopenia, and the right treatment depends on the underlying cause. Bloody stool, vomiting, fever or weakness means urgent veterinary care. Supportive care at home helps only once the cause is identified.

Pet Health 📅 October 10, 2020
Autumn Care Tips for Your Dog

Autumn Care Tips for Your Dog

Autumn means more parasites, bigger temperature swings, coat change, and easy chills. Stay on top of internal and external parasite control, add a warm blanket and balanced nutrition, and keep a probiotic handy for loose stools.

Pet Health 📅 October 8, 2020
Why Your Dog Passes Live Worms After Deworming

Why Your Dog Passes Live Worms After Deworming

Passing live worms after deworming means the job isn't done — a second or third dose is needed. Worms enter through dirty water, food, and walks, so deworm on schedule, follow the dose by weight, and space treatments 15+ days apart.

Pet Health 📅 October 7, 2020
Can Cat Diarrhea Heal on Its Own?

Can Cat Diarrhea Heal on Its Own?

Mild diarrhea from a food change or irregular eating often settles with a short fast and a gradual diet fix, but disease-related diarrhea needs a vet. Stop loose stools with an anti-diarrheal, then rebuild gut flora with a probiotic.

Pet Health 📅 September 29, 2020
What to Do When Switching Dog Food Causes Diarrhea

What to Do When Switching Dog Food Causes Diarrhea

If a food change triggers diarrhea, stop the switch immediately — most cases come from an abrupt transition rather than the new food itself. A 7-day mix-in transition lets the gut adjust gradually and prevents the upset.

Pet Health 📅 September 29, 2020