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How good is a particular brand of dog food?
A look at one commercial dog-food brand's value, ingredients and a caution on synthetic vitamin K3.
How can I tell whether my cat is sick?
The best check is a vet exam, but you can screen at home first. Here is what to look at.
How often do rabbits defecate?
Rabbits are constant feeders, so they poop often—usually right after eating. Normal droppings are black, pea-sized pellets with a slight sheen. Reduced or absent stool suggests constipation; add water and a gut probiotic.
How long after recovery can a dog’s coronavirus relapse?
Relapse is possible about 14-21 days after recovery, but not guaranteed. Keep immunity up and the environment clean. Puppies have high mortality—seek a vet promptly for lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, or loose stool.
What does cat diarrhea look like?
Normal stool is firm and cylindrical; diarrhea is soft, loose, or watery with a stronger odor. Causes include parasites and bacterial/viral enteritis. Bloody or tarry stool suggests panleukopenia—see a vet at once.
What happens if a cat eats calcium carbonate?
Cats can have a little calcium carbonate, but too much causes bloating and constipation. Here is the safe way.
What happens if a dog eats too much salty food?
Too much salt makes a dog's coat rough, increases shedding and tears, and burdens the kidneys. Here is why.
How many days must a cat survive distemper (panleukopenia) to be safe?
Generally safe after about 7 days. The course is 7-10 days; the danger period is days 3-5 (WBC drops, GI bleeding, vomiting) and it improves after day 7. Vaccinate to prevent.
What happens if a cat is infected with feline coronavirus?
Most cats carry gut coronavirus without symptoms; FIP is the dangerous form. Here is the distinction.
My cat sneezes, has a runny nose, fever and now bloody diarrhea – what could it be?
Sneezing, fever and bloody diarrhea together strongly suggest feline distemper. Here is why to rush to a vet.