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Treating Canine Distemper in a Chow Chow

Treating Canine Distemper in a Chow Chow

Canine distemper is one of the leading fatal viral diseases in dogs, and the Chow Chow is no exception. Caught and treated early, many dogs recover; by the late stage survival drops below 5%, so spotting the signs quickly is what saves lives.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 24, 2020
Sprain or Break? How to Tell If Your Cat’s Leg Is Injured

Sprain or Break? How to Tell If Your Cat’s Leg Is Injured

The surest way to tell a sprain from a fracture is an X-ray: a break shows a clear crack, while a sprain is soft-tissue damage with no fracture line. Limping that avoids weight needs an X-ray, and treatment ranges from splints to surgery depending on severity.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 23, 2020
Red, Tearful Cat Eyes: Irritation or Conjunctivitis?

Red, Tearful Cat Eyes: Irritation or Conjunctivitis?

Red, watery cat eyes usually signal a bacterial infection or irritation from a dirty environment. A vet should rule out other eye disease, then antibacterial drops can treat it. Daily disinfection of the home and limiting contact with stray cats prevent recurrence.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 31, 2020
Dog Suddenly Vomiting and Refusing Food: When to Go to the Vet

Dog Suddenly Vomiting and Refusing Food: When to Go to the Vet

Sudden vomiting with lost appetite can be harmless β€” hairballs from self-grooming or simple gastritis β€” or serious, like parvovirus or distemper. Read the vomit: fresh undigested food means overeating or hard-to-digest food; partly digested, unclean food points to gut trouble. Frequent vomiting with no appetite needs a vet.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 27, 2020
Why Your Dog Has Red Spots on Its Belly

Why Your Dog Has Red Spots on Its Belly

Red spots on a dog's belly usually come from a bacterial or mite (mange) infection, or from a skin condition made worse by heat and moisture. Pinpointing the cause lets you treat it correctlyβ€”antibiotics for bacteria, mange therapy for mites, and a vet visit when it spreads.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 23, 2020
What to Do When Your Golden Retriever Has a Runny Nose

What to Do When Your Golden Retriever Has a Runny Nose

A runny nose in a Golden Retriever can come from something as simple as a nasal irritant or a seasonal cold, or from something more serious like pneumonia. The right response depends entirely on the cause, so matching the treatment to the trigger matters more than reaching for any one medication.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 22, 2020
What to Do About a Puppy’s Pus-Like Nasal Discharge

What to Do About a Puppy’s Pus-Like Nasal Discharge

Puppies get runny noses often, and some discharge is normal, but thick pus-like discharge with sneezing, dried mucus, low appetite and sleepiness signals illness. Warm the pup, confirm fever, and treat a cold or respiratory infection; severe cases need the vet.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 19, 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 πŸ“… October 10, 2020