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What Medicine for an Inflamed Dog Wound?
Dog wound inflammation usually follows poor or missed care and licking. Use topical disinfectants and systemic antibiotics by severity. Here is the step-by-step.
My Dog Won’t Let Me Touch Its Infected Wound
A dog that refuses touch has a painful, sensitive wound — forcing it only makes things worse. Win trust gently, then treat. Here is the right approach.
Itchy, Greasy Skin in Dogs May Signal a Malassezia Infection
Owners may not know much about Malassezia. In other words, have you encountered dogs with unbearable itching, peeling and greasy skin? These signs very likely point to Malassezia, a common fungal infection in dogs. Today we discuss Malassezia dermatitis so owners can help their dogs cope.
Black Chin in Cats Is No Small Matter: Understanding Feline Folliculitis
If one day you notice your cat's chin looks black while grooming it, this isn't dirt that washing can remove. Some owners know this is feline folliculitis, but it's often dismissed as minor — which it is not. Today we look at what cat folliculitis involves.
Can Dogs Get Fleas in Winter?
Many think winter cold kills fleas, so dogs need no deworming - but winter cold can't kill fleas. This article covers winter flea control.
Five Ways Cats Show Their Love
Cats are changeable - aloof then clingy - puzzling owners, but they have their own ways to show affection. This article covers them.
Can Cats Get Glaucoma?
Feline glaucoma is high intraocular pressure harming the eye; cats have congenital, primary, and secondary types, and untreated it can blind. Here we explain it.
Why Does My Dog Have White or Cloudy Urine?
White or cloudy sediment in a dog's urine usually means excess urate or phosphate salts from low water intake, or inflammation of the urinary or reproductive tract. The dog's sex and neuter status help pinpoint the cause, and a vet visit is needed if urination becomes painful.
How to Help a Kitten Recover from Ringworm Quickly
Ringworm is a common feline skin disease. Because kittens have weak resistance, they easily get ringworm, but treatment is slow and complex and requires great patience from the owner. Here we share some ringworm treatments.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats
Periodontitis in cats and dogs is usually caused by infection from untimely oral cleaning. It refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the periodontal membrane and surrounding tissues, characterized by periodontal pocket formation, bone resorption, loose teeth, and gum recession, and is severe once it appears. To spare your pet this pain, let's learn prevention methods together.