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How Long Into Pregnancy Until a Teddy’s Appetite Increases Greatly?
Around 1 month pregnant, appetite rises greatly; increase feeding to meet nutritional needs of mother and fetuses. Also, much calcium is lost in delivery and many dogs are deficient after; supplement calcium with shrimp shells, kelp, soy products, and some sunlight.
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.
Spaying and Neutering Pets: Benefits, Risks, and Trade-offs
Neutering returns pets to a calm, pre-heat state and prevents a range of reproductive diseases, but it also raises obesity and some surgical risks. Done before the first heat, it cuts mammary-tumor risk sharply — so weigh the pros against weight control and anesthesia.
Why Has Your Cat Suddenly Lost Its Appetite?
A cat that stops eating may just be bored with its food, stressed, or reacting to heat or vaccines—but it can also signal dental pain, pancreatitis, kidney disease, or a blockage. If the slump lasts more than two days, assume a medical cause and see a vet. A sudden increase in appetite can mean diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or parasites.
Is Spaying/Neutering Pets Helping Them
Is spaying/neutering pets helping them? Why do people not neuter themselves but force pets? Many like to discuss pet neutering from a 'humanity' angle, but can't take responsibility for their pets. Whether neutering helps them — perhaps read on and you'll be clearer.
Deworming Precautions During Cat and Dog Pregnancy
With growing awareness of scientific pet care, deworming pets has become an essential step. But can you deworm a pregnant pet, and which products are safe?
Why Pets Need Vitamin A (and How Much)
Vitamin A supports vision, skin, reproduction, bones, and immunity in cats and dogs. Dogs can convert beta-carotene; cats cannot and must get it from animal sources like liver and fish oil.
How to Handle a Pet in Heat
In this hormone-filled season pets send signals to breed. Owners must be careful and help them through heat calmly.
False Pregnancy in Doe Rabbits
A false pregnancy makes a doe show nesting and swollen mammary signs without any kits, usually lasting 6–8 days and lowering your breeding herd's productivity. It is caused by an infertile or over-stimulating buck, uterine or vaginal inflammation, or the doe's own progesterone after ovulation. Good management, repeat or double mating, pre-mating checks, and timely re-mating keep it under control.
How to Tell Real Pregnancy from False Pregnancy in Dogs
False pregnancy is common and mimics real signs closely. This guide covers its causes—hormones, reproductive disease, diet—plus palpation and ultrasound diagnosis, and how to care for a truly pregnant dog.