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Why Does My Dog Smell Bad?
If your dog has a persistent odd smell even right after a bath, the cause is usually skin secretions, ear-wax buildup, or oral disease. Here is what to check.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Losing Hair
Hair loss is the shedding of fur. In dogs it may be a follicle disease from self-trauma by scratching or chewing.
Cat Body Anatomy
Cats are born hunters with superior hearing, vision, and athletic ability. Let us explain a cat's body structure in detail.
Can You Use Human Shampoo on Your Dog?
Will the shampoo you use cause trouble for your dog? Whether or not you follow the rules, most dog owners have heard that dog shampoo should not be mixed with human shampoo when bathing. As a rule, shampoo is individual. This article explains why dog skin differs from human skin and why pet shampoo is safer.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Limping
Lameness — reduced weight-bearing or movement in a limb — can range from mild to severe, affect one or more legs, and come and go. Causes span trauma to chronic arthritis. Here is how the vet evaluates and treats it.
Cat Anatomy and Nutritional Requirements
A cat's body has nine notable parts (limbs, eyes, teeth, paw pads, nose, tongue, claws, whiskers, ears), and its diet needs core nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, crude fiber, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and taurine. As obligate carnivores, cats need animal-source nutrition.
How to Care for Your Cat in Winter
Cats feel the cold more than their fluffy looks suggest. Warm, safe bedding, careful heating, steady nutrition, and a little extra grooming keep your cat healthy through the winter — and so do the stray cats sheltering by your car.
What Are the Symptoms of a Cold in Persian Cats?
Colds are common in cats with weaker constitutions. A Persian cat with a cold shows sneezing, a runny nose, and coughing, and may run a fever when it is severe—so keep the cat warm to keep the illness from worsening.
Keeping Your Cat Warm in Cold Winter
Cats have their own fur coat, but weaker ones still need help in winter. Cut outdoor exercise, add a warm layer, and keep drafts off the bed, and your cat will sail through the cold. A few simple habits prevent chill-related illness.
Do Hot Ears Mean Your Cat Has a Fever
Hot ears don't always mean fever. A cat's weak sweat glands make it heat up in a warm room, and thin ear skin warms fast, so offer water and shade first. True fever brings dullness, dry nose, and poor appetite, and a thermometer confirms it.