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Tips for a Safe Road Trip with Your Dog
Driving home with your dog for the holidays? Pack a safety kit, use a pet seat belt, avoid toxic foods like chocolate and grapes, and protect nervous dogs from fireworks. Good preparation keeps the trip safe for everyone.
The Little-Known Origin of the Dog Cone (Elizabethan Collar)
The fancy 'Elizabethan collar' has a down-to-earth nickname - the shame cone. Here is where it really came from.
Canine Adenovirus Type II Infection
Canine adenovirus type II infection causes infectious laryngotracheitis and pneumonia in dogs, with persistent high fever, cough, serous or mucoid rhinitis, tonsillitis, laryngotracheitis and pulmonary signs.
What Is the Most Effective Way to Treat Canine Distemper
If a dog catches distemper, seek proper veterinary treatment promptly. In early onset, immune serum and antibiotics can cure it quickly. Whether hospitalized or treated at home, keep the dog in a warm, dry place. Prevent distemper by vaccinating puppies, avoiding outings during outbreaks, and not contacting sick dogs or their waste.
Treatment of Early-Stage Canine Distemper
The canine distemper virus is highly contagious and deadly. Early on there is a biphasic high fever with cold-like signs, later bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. Late stage brings neurological signs such as spasms and convulsions. Some dogs show local hardening of the nose and paw pads.
Samoyed Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
Choosing a Samoyed that suits you is important. Before buying, learn about the breed so you can judge correctly. This article shares tips for selecting a Samoyed.
How Long Does Canine Distemper Treatment Take?
The length of canine distemper treatment depends on many factors, with the owner's attentive care making a big difference. Here are the steps owners can take to help a dog recover from distemper.
Feline Histoplasmosis
Feline histoplasmosis is an intracellular fungal infection, usually limited to the respiratory and digestive tracts, characterized by cough, diarrhea, emaciation and mucosal ulcers. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
What Medicine to Give a Dog With a Cold
As temperatures drop and daily temperature swings widen, dogs with weaker immunity can catch colds, with sneezing, runny noses and fevers. This article explains how to recognize a dog cold and how to treat it safely based on the dog's weight.
Feline Primary Hepatic Jaundice
Feline primary hepatic jaundice is directly caused by too much bilirubin in the blood, which happens when the liver's metabolism or excretion goes wrong. Many things can disrupt liver metabolism - here is the breakdown.