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Why Cats Drag Their Bottom on the Floor
Ever seen a cat comically scoot its bottom on the carpet? Do you know why it does this silly thing?
External Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Summer is here and your pet is clingier - but watch external parasites during play. What external parasites affect dogs and cats?
Scientific Feeding and Care of Puppies
Puppies are lively and lovable, but their organs are not mature; resistance and adaptability are weak, and they easily catch diseases. So scientific feeding is very important.
What Oral Problems Can Cats Have?
Do you know cats do not get 'cavities' (tooth decay)? Because of their special tooth shape - pointed with no pits - cavities do not form.
Canine Ehrlichiosis (Canine Rickettsiosis)
Canine ehrlichiosis, also called canine rickettsiosis, is an acute or chronic infectious disease of canids caused by Ehrlichia. Its main features are high fever, jaundice, vomiting, progressive emaciation and severe anemia.
Features of Feline Hemobartonellosis
Feline hemobartonellosis, also called feline infectious anemia, is caused by Hemobartonella (a genus within Bartonella) that enters the cat and parasitizes red blood cells.
How to Handle Severe Bad Breath During Dog Teething
Severe breath in a teething dog is uncommon — usually it means retained baby teeth, low calcium or vitamin B, or poor oral hygiene. Check for adult teeth with baby teeth still in (a double row) and see a vet; clean with a finger and saline, not adult toothpaste; give a soft chew stick to loosen baby teeth and aid cleaning (skip if the gut is weak, and pick soft sticks since dog enamel is 1/5 human); and add calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and B via tablets or carrot and banana.
Key Details Every Hamster Owner Must Know
Hamsters are easy but neglect invites illness. Key points: on arrival keep them in a quiet, dim spot and do not handle them (stress causes diarrhea or bites); never sunbathe them or put the cage on a damp floor; keep air flowing and the cage away from wires or wallpaper they may chew; feed only hamster mix (never human sweets, milk, chocolate) plus dried fruit/veg and nutritious treats like dried shrimp or mealworms; give chew tools (sticks, stones, grass bricks) as teeth grow; use boiled, not raw, water and provide sand baths.
Types and Symptoms of Hepatitis in Cats and Dogs
Hepatitis in pets has many causes and several types: viral, drug-induced, from external parasites, and autoimmune. Causes differ, but the symptoms are similar. Here is the detailed breakdown.
How Often to Give Cat Dewormer (and Which Medicine)
Cat roundworms spread to other cats, animals, and even owners, so deworm on schedule. How often, and which medicine? Here are practical guidelines.