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Why Won’t Your Dog Eat?

Why Won’t Your Dog Eat?

Dogs love to eat — so when one loses interest in food, something is usually off. The cause can be weather, spoiled food, emotions, parasites, or illness, and the fix follows from finding which it is.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
Treating Canine Distemper in a Chow Chow

Treating Canine Distemper in a Chow Chow

Canine distemper is one of the leading fatal viral diseases in dogs, and the Chow Chow is no exception. Caught and treated early, many dogs recover; by the late stage survival drops below 5%, so spotting the signs quickly is what saves lives.

Pet Health 📅 December 24, 2020
Dog With Eye Discharge and Low Energy: What to Check

Dog With Eye Discharge and Low Energy: What to Check

Eye gunk with tiredness can be simple 'heat,' eye inflammation, parasites, or fear — or, if yellow nasal discharge and fever appear, distemper. Rule out the serious causes with a vet.

Pet Health 📅 December 3, 2020
Dog Fever: Causes, Signs, and What to Do

Dog Fever: Causes, Signs, and What to Do

Fever in dogs can come from a cold, internal inflammation, or infectious disease, and shows as a rise in temperature with lethargy and dry nose. Treat the underlying cause under veterinary guidance — never give human medicine.

Pet Health 📅 November 23, 2020
Why Does a Husky Howl Like a Wolf?

Why Does a Husky Howl Like a Wolf?

Huskies howl because they carry wolf ancestry, but the behavior also signals hunger, a bid for attention, defiance, or a territorial alert. Reading the situation around the howl helps you respond to what your dog actually needs.

Pet Health 📅 November 19, 2020
How Long After Distemper Is a Dog Safe?

How Long After Distemper Is a Dog Safe?

Distemper incubates 3–5 days and, treated well, a dog can recover within about a week — after which another week is considered the safe window. Late-stage signs include collapse and seizures. Vaccination and a clean, dry kennel are the best prevention.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
Are a Dog’s Red Eyes a Sign of Rabies?

Are a Dog’s Red Eyes a Sign of Rabies?

Red eyes are rarely rabies; far more often they mean conjunctivitis, irritation, or injury. True rabies shows as fear of light, aggression, and paralysis, so vaccination, not panic, is the answer.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020
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My dog’s body suddenly feels hot, like a fever — what are the usual symptoms of fever in dogs?

Fever signs include a temperature up to 39.5°C, red conjunctiva, lethargy, appetite loss, weakness, a dry nose, and rapid breathing. Early on, only the temperature rises; clear symptoms appear later. Fever is judged mainly by temperature — once confirmed, a vet-recommended canine fever reducer is given, or the dog is taken to a clinic, but treatment should never be skipped.

Q&A 📅 October 8, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Seasonal Cold

What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Seasonal Cold

Cats catch colds easily at seasonal changes — sneezing, runny nose, cough, and fever are the giveaways. Keep the cat warm, use a vet-formulated remedy (with a cough add-on if needed), and only reach for fever medicine above 39.5°C (103°F).

Pet Health 📅 October 8, 2020
What to Do When Your Pet Catches a Cold During Seasonal Change

What to Do When Your Pet Catches a Cold During Seasonal Change

Seasonal shifts from autumn to winter bring big temperature swings that make pets prone to colds. Watch for lethargy, sneezing, and withdrawal, keep your dog warm and fed with warm (not cold) food, and see a vet if it worsens.

Pet Health 📅 September 30, 2020