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What to Do When Your Dog Is Losing Hair
Hair loss is the shedding of fur. In dogs it may be a follicle disease from self-trauma by scratching or chewing.
Preparations for First-Time Cat Owners
Seeing friends show off their pets, are you tempted too? That is how many cat lovers start. Here is what new cat owners should know before bringing a cat home.
Essential Cat Home-Care Supplies
There are many must-have cat home-care items, such as a scale, thermometer, syringe, and Elizabethan collar. Let us explain in detail.
Essential Home Medicines for Cat Owners
Cat owners often face emergencies like vomiting, eye inflammation, diarrhea, or minor wounds. Keeping some first-aid medicines at home avoids frequent clinic trips and stress for the cat.
How to Welcome a Second Cat
Bringing a second cat home is exciting, but introducing the newcomer to your resident cat is a real skill. Done right, they become companions; done wrong, it causes stress and illness.
How to Communicate with Your Cat
Today let us discuss a topic most cat slaves find interesting: how exactly do you communicate with a cat? In essence, cats cannot understand human words. They do not even grasp the meaning of your 'no.' But sometimes you will find them responding when you say 'no.' What they actually respond to is your tone and body language.
What to Do for Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) in Dogs
Hot spots (also called acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis) are localized, moist, red lesions of skin caused mainly by self-trauma. Acute moist dermatitis is a common skin disease in dogs. It often appears in long-haired and thick-coated breeds and is more common in summer.
What to Do About Contact Dermatitis in Dogs
Contact dermatitis is an uncommon skin condition in dogs, mainly caused by contact with plants, drugs, and various chemicals. It is less common in animals than in people because a dog's skin is well protected by its coat, so it appears on sparsely haired areas. This article explains the allergic and irritant types and how they are diagnosed and treated.
How to Choose a Cat and Care for It Properly
Getting a cat means treating her as a family member and raising her kindly for a happy life. Before deciding which cat suits you, learn about cat types and costs to avoid abandonment caused by a poor match or unaffordable expenses.
Things to Know Before Sleeping with Your Cat
Sharing the bed with your cat can feel like a privilege, but it comes with a few real downsides — from fur on the sheets to interrupted sleep and parasite risks. Here is what to keep in mind.