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Common Cat Diseases
Beyond eating, drinking, and sleeping, cats get sick too - and that is what owners fear most. Here is a roundup of common cat diseases for reference.
How to Treat Dog Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Alopecia, or hair-loss disease, is abnormal local or whole-body shedding outside the normal season. What causes it, and how is it treated? Here is an overview.
Cat Cystitis Complication: Acute Renal Failure
Cat cystitis has many complications — constipation, diarrhea, bloating, ulcers, pancreatitis, thrombosis, ascites, even bladder paralysis and enlargement. The most common is dehydration leading to renal failure.
Cat Acute Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is caused by excess water in the stool and is an important sign of intestinal disease in cats. It can affect your cat through severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance.
Can You Feed Pets Leftover Table Food
Everyone knows enjoying a good meal is often better than any activity. For our pet cats and dogs, the holidays are the best begging season of the year. We all slip them 'human food' now and then, but are holiday leftovers safe for them?
Non-Toxic Things Dogs Commonly Chew
Though we love dogs, they really find trouble!
Causes and Management of Diarrhea in Cats
Diarrhea in cats at home is something most owners have experienced.
Why Is My Cat Lethargic?
Lethargy is a state of increased sleepiness, reluctance to move, or indifference to the surroundings, in which the cat responds with a delay to external stimuli such as auditory, visual, or tactile stimulation. Lethargy may also refer to reduced activity and general discomfort shown by an unwell cat.
Cat Liver Failure: Causes and Treatment
Liver failure refers to the loss of more than 75% of liver function, followed by severe and widespread hepatic necrosis. This syndrome is more common in dogs than in cats, and it shows no preference for age, breed, or sex.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment
Healthy dogs pass firm, brown stools one to two times a day. Diarrhea — loose, watery, or bloody stools with a strong odor — signals an underlying problem. Causes range from mild dietary upset to infections, parasites, IBD, and other diseases, so persistent or severe cases need a vet.