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Can Dog Feces Carry Rabies Virus?

Can Dog Feces Carry Rabies Virus?

Rabies virus is found in an infected dog's brain, saliva, and salivary glands, not in its feces, urine, or hair, which are not infectious. The real risk is a bite or scratch, and any such wound needs immediate cleaning and a rabies vaccine.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020
Why Your Dog Vomited White, Sticky Fluid

Why Your Dog Vomited White, Sticky Fluid

White sticky vomit can be saliva from food poisoning (chocolate, onion, grapes), a throat obstruction from bones, or a viral infection like parvovirus or distemper. Food poisoning and obstructions are emergencies needing the vet; for viral cases, a vet may use antibiotics plus immune support, with diarrhea and lethargy as warning signs.

Pet Health 📅 October 27, 2020
Why Is Your Dog Pooping Blood?

Why Is Your Dog Pooping Blood?

Blood in a dog's stool is a red flag that needs a clear diagnosis before treatment. The leading causes are parvovirus in unvaccinated puppies, intestinal parasites, swallowed foreign objects, and diet shocks such as sudden food changes or rich, spoiled food. See a vet quickly to find the cause rather than guessing.

Pet Health 📅 October 26, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Has Watery Eyes and Sneezes

What to Do When Your Cat Has Watery Eyes and Sneezes

Watery eyes and sneezing in cats are usually a simple cold, feline herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), or allergic rhinitis — not always panleukopenia, as many owners fear. Matching the cause to the right care matters, and severe or low-energy cases need a veterinarian. Keep the environment dust-free and ask your vet about helpful supplements.

Pet Health 📅 October 23, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Collapses from Diarrhea and Dehydration

What to Do When Your Cat Collapses from Diarrhea and Dehydration

Diarrhea can drain a cat's body of both fluid and essential electrolytes faster than most owners expect, and severe dehydration can spiral into shock. Knowing how to rehydrate at home and when the situation is an emergency is the difference between a quick recovery and a life-threatening crisis.

Pet Health 📅 October 21, 2020