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What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats?
Feline IBD is a chronic gut disease where inflammatory cells thicken the intestinal wall and block nutrient uptake, showing as persistent vomiting and diarrhea that won't resolve. Food allergy is the top trigger, with bacteria, parasites, and stress as contributors — so pinpoint and drop the offending food.
Caring for Your Rabbit After Spay or Neuter Surgery
Most rabbits can go home about half a day after neutering and recover better at home, but the incision, diet, and bowel movements all need close attention. Use gas anesthesia if possible, photograph the wound daily, keep an Elizabethan collar on for a week, resume normal feeding right away, and watch that the rabbit passes stool within one to two days.
Symptoms of Hepatitis in Dogs and How to Treat It
Canine hepatitis commonly shows up as loss of appetite, lethargy, digestive upset, weight loss, and anemia. Treatment targets the underlying cause and combines medication to support bile flow with a balanced diet and steady at-home care.
Pet Vomiting (Part 3): Vomiting from Internal Parasites and Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Internal parasites living in a dog or cat's gut irritate the intestinal lining and trigger vomiting, sometimes expelling visible worms. Food poisoning causes far more violent vomiting along with seizures and drooling, and demands immediate induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Routine deworming and keeping toxic foods — onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts — out of reach are the best defenses.
Are Cat Supplements Really Necessary?
For a cat's health, diet matters far more than any supplement. Cheap food plus a pricey paste won't compensate for poor nutrition; fix the diet first. Supplements can help as a bonus when a cat is sick or has a minor issue, but they are never a substitute for good food and proper veterinary care.
Why Spring Parasite Control Matters for Pets
Spring is peak parasite season, and both internal and external parasites threaten pets and can spread to people. Deworm puppies monthly until six months, then every 2–3 months internally and monthly externally; use vet-recommended products and follow dosing carefully.
What to Do If Your Dog Catches Parvovirus (Parvo)
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious, often fatal disease of dogs, especially puppies, causing severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Treatment is supportive — fluids, antivirals, and symptom control — alongside vet care. The enteric form (most common) is described here, with a home med list including amoxicillin, probiotics, glucose, and an anti-nausea drug.
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: What It Is and How to Help
Feline idiopathic cystitis, or stress-linked cystitis, is the most common lower urinary tract disease in cats, making up about a third of cases. It is diagnosed by ruling out infection and stones, then eased by cutting stress, using facial pheromones, and boosting water intake.
Why Does My Dog’s Poop Have Mucus?
A little clear mucus on the end of a stool is normal, it is the gut's lubricant, but discolored mucus, black, tarry, red, or gray, signals bleeding or excess fat. When mucus is heavy or paired with vomiting and diarrhea, it is time for the vet.
Why Your Cat Won’t Eat, Looks Lethargic, and Is Losing Weight
A cat that stops eating grows weak and thins fast, and prolonged refusal can be fatal, so find the cause. Look to gut disease, viral infection like panleukopenia or rhinotracheitis, parasites or hairballs, or unspent heat, and see a vet when unsure.