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What Is Canine Distemper?

What Is Canine Distemper?

Canine distemper is a deadly, highly contagious viral disease β€” and 'fully vaccinated' isn't the same as 'actually immune.' Knowing the signs and the three prevention pillars is what protects your dog.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 30, 2020
How to Adopt a Stray Cat

How to Adopt a Stray Cat

If you find newborn kittens outdoors, don't rush to take them β€” the mother may be fetching food, and your scent can make her reject them. Watch first, confirm they're orphaned, then prepare for a demanding but rewarding rescue.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 30, 2020
How to Lower Your Cat’s Risk of Gastroenteritis

How to Lower Your Cat’s Risk of Gastroenteritis

Cat gastroenteritis brings vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, and the causing virus can linger in the environment for a year. Vaccination plus careful diet and hygiene is the strongest defense.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 20, 2020
Common Parasites That Affect Dogs

Common Parasites That Affect Dogs

Dog parasites split into internal, living in the gut, and external, on the skin. Roundworms, hookworms, heartworm, and tapeworms live inside; mange mites, ticks, and fleas live on the surface, and each brings its own risk.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 9, 2020
Can Dogs Get Fevers?

Can Dogs Get Fevers?

Dogs absolutely get fevers, from a chill or strep to pancreatitis, distemper, or parvo. Never just dose with fever pills; find the cause with a vet, since puppies often have an infection behind the fever.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 29, 2020
Canine Parvovirus Disease

Canine Parvovirus Disease

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that hits weaned-to-90-day puppies hardest and can be fatal; it appears as either an enteritis or a heart-muscle form. Fast vet care, rehydration, and immune support give the best odds.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 28, 2020
Why Your Dog Vomits Thick Yellow Fluid

Why Your Dog Vomits Thick Yellow Fluid

Thick yellow vomit usually means illness β€” acute gastritis or a viral infection such as parvovirus β€” and comes with lethargy, fever, and diarrhea. See a vet for treatment; mild cases may get medication, severe ones fluids. Encourage water, feed bland meals, and watch for dehydration or shaking.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 26, 2020
What to Do When a Dog Vomits and Won’t Eat

What to Do When a Dog Vomits and Won’t Eat

A dog that vomits and refuses food can have anything from a swallowed bone to a viral infection. Read the vomit β€” undigested food points to indigestion, yellow bile hints at a virus, and any other color may mean bleeding β€” and see a vet for the serious patterns.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 21, 2020
How to Tell If Your Dog Has a Fever

How to Tell If Your Dog Has a Fever

The most reliable sign of fever is body temperature: a puppy's normal range is about 38.5–39Β°C, best measured rectally. Watch also for rapid hot breathing, low energy, dry peeling nose, and poor appetite β€” then confirm with a thermometer.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 19, 2020
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This morning my Golden Retriever vomited yellow fluid, then refused food and just lay listlessly on the floor. What could be wrong?

Dogs can vomit white foam, yellow fluid, or green liquid, and each type points to different causesβ€”from mild dietary upset to gastroenteritis, parasites, or serious viral infections. Watch for food debris in the vomit and act accordingly; see a vet if a puppy is involved.

Q&A πŸ“… September 25, 2020