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What to Do If Your Cat Swallows a Foreign Object
Items a cat may swallow: thread and needles, wool, hair ties, rubber bands, coins, balloons, earplugs, fruit seeds and pits, nut shells, baby-bottle nipples, and various fibers.
How to Treat a Cat That Drools
Cat twitching and drooling is often from pharyngitis, esophageal obstruction, tonsillitis, or salivary-gland inflammation. Fish bones or swallowed toys are common obstructions. Many factors cause drooling; treatment must fit the specific condition.
What to Do When Cats and Dogs Have Diarrhea and Won’t Eat
When the weather turns cold, pets need more energy to stay warm, and while supplementing their nutrition it is equally important to pay attention to their gastrointestinal health. Diarrhea is a common digestive symptom in dogs and cats, and it is also a frequent ailment in dogs and cats during autumn and winter.
Cat Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline folliculitis is caused by endocrine imbalance or infection (often Staphylococcus intermedius), showing coal-like black specks on the chin or tail. It affects appearance and has a long treatment cycle; clean care and the right medication clear it up.
Can Cat Fleas Jump onto Humans
Many owners ask whether cat fleas jump onto people. They usually don't settle on humans, but they do bite. Fleas prefer warmer hosts; a cat's body temperature is much higher than a human's, so once on the cat they stay.
Symptoms of Canine Roundworm Infection
Puppies get roundworm very often, usually because deworming is not done on schedule, and partly due to diet. Severe infection can be fatal, so owners must take it seriously. Here are the symptoms.
All the Causes of Cat Vomiting
What causes cat vomiting? It's usually food or gut disease, but also poisoning or internal parasites. Here are 12 causes to help you solve it targetedly.
Why Mosquito Coils Are Dangerous for Cats
Most mosquito repellents contain pyrethroids that a cat's liver cannot break down. Even small exposure can poison a cat, so physical and plant-based methods are far safer for cat homes.
Household Items That Are Dangerous to Dogs (Part 1)
Electrical cords, many common houseplants, fragile glassware, forbidden human foods, and cleaning chemicals are silent killers lurking in every home. Learn which ones to keep away from your dog.
Household Items That Are Dangerous to Dogs (Part 2)
Beyond the obvious hazards, cockroach bait, loose cords, sharp objects, falls from heights, and even a stubborn owner's decorating habits can all put a dog in danger at home.