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How to Fix Smelly Dog Paws
Many dog owners notice a foul odor from their dog's paws and wonder if dogs can get "athlete's foot." Paw odor is actually common in dogs. This article explains why dog paws smell and how to treat and prevent the problem.
How to Handle Severe Bad Breath During Dog Teething
Severe breath in a teething dog is uncommon — usually it means retained baby teeth, low calcium or vitamin B, or poor oral hygiene. Check for adult teeth with baby teeth still in (a double row) and see a vet; clean with a finger and saline, not adult toothpaste; give a soft chew stick to loosen baby teeth and aid cleaning (skip if the gut is weak, and pick soft sticks since dog enamel is 1/5 human); and add calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and B via tablets or carrot and banana.
Can You Use Povidone-Iodine (Iodine) for Dog Dermatitis?
Can you apply iodine to dog dermatitis? The answer is yes and no. Iodine disinfects but does little against the real causes like fungi and parasites, and it can block antifungal drugs. Here is the nuance and the right treatment.
Can You Bathe a Dog with Skin Disease? (and How to Handle Dermatitis)
Many owners wonder whether a dog with dermatitis can be bathed. Unless there is severe purulent infection or a large wound, bathing is fine - and a medicated bath can actually help. Here is how.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Legs (and Which Medicines Help)
Left untreated, ringworm on a dog's legs can spread across the body, causing widespread hair loss, dandruff, and flaking. So what should you do, and which medicines treat dog ringworm? Read on for a practical guide.
Can Hamsters Get the Plague?
Hamsters do not carry Yersinia pestis and cannot cause plague; the disease spreads via fleas among house rats, so flea control and clean housing matter. Hamsters may carry ordinary bacteria, so wash hands after handling, and a bite only needs basic cleaning since rodents essentially do not carry rabies.
What to Do When a Doe Rabbit Has Low Libido or No Estrus
A doe that will not cycle can be stimulated by a buck's mounting, vulva massage or iodine application, hormones (PMSG, hCG, diethylstilbestrol, FSH/LH), estrus powder with vitamin E, or better pre-mating nutrition. Find the underlying cause first, since the methods only work once the real problem is addressed.
What to Do When Dog Interdigital Dermatitis Won’t Heal
Interdigital dermatitis that will not heal is often from the wrong medicine or poor care during treatment, so the medicine does not work and the condition worsens. Here is the correct approach.
How to Treat Dog Interdigital Dermatitis at Home (and Is It Easy?)
Interdigital dermatitis is a skin disease from bacterial or mite infection. Treated promptly, it recovers quickly. Here is how to treat it at home and which medicines to use.
Can Dog Interdigital Dermatitis Heal on Its Own?
The medical name for dog interdigital dermatitis is interdigital pyoderma, caused by fungi, bacteria, mites, and more. Without timely treatment it will not heal on its own and may worsen. Here is what owners should know.