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Why Is Your Dog Losing Hair? (Alopecia in Dogs)
Dog hair loss can come from scratching, parasites, infection, or disease. Diagnosis needs history and tests; treatment targets the underlying cause, plus flea control and gentle grooming.
4 Common Diseases of Poodles
What diseases do poodles easily get? The top four are bacterial gastroenteritis, skin disease, bone disease and trauma.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
Understanding Cat Chronic Hepatitis
Many owners panic when a cat is diagnosed with chronic hepatitis, fearing they will lose their pet. In fact it is not a death sentence and can be cured - the earlier treatment starts, the faster the recovery. Here is what chronic hepatitis really means.
What to Do for a Dog with Anemia? What Medicine?
Dog anemia has four types (hemorrhagic, hemolytic, nutritional, aplastic) from causes like trauma, toxins, parasites, and kidney disease. Mild cases need rest and iron-rich nutrition, severe cases need blood-building supplements and, for gut inflammation, antibiotics; see a vet if diet care does not help.
How Long Can a Dog with Severe Anemia Survive?
How long a severely anemic dog survives depends on the cause and severity: nutritional, toxic, or blood-loss anemia often does not shorten life with timely care, while hemolytic anemia is urgent and aplastic anemia from leukemia or kidney disease may be short. Treating the underlying cause is what determines the outcome.
What Medicine to Use for Dog Pyoderma with Pustules and Sores
Pustules and sores on a dog's skin are usually a sign of pyoderma. There are many causes, but mild cases can be treated at home with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial medication. Here is what dog pyoderma is and which medicines help.
Can Dog Pyoderma Spread to Humans?
Can dog pyoderma spread to humans? Pyoderma is a common dog skin disease caused by pus-forming bacteria, and in puppies it often appears on the inner legs where there is little fur. Many dog skin diseases are contagious to people — so can pyoderma be passed on? Here is the answer.
What to Do If an Anemic Cat Won’t Eat or Drink
A severely anemic cat that refuses food and water needs immediate veterinary care: fluid therapy and, when critical, a blood transfusion, because prolonged starvation leads to dehydration and worsening anemia. Treatment targets the underlying cause, restores blood-building nutrients, and may require iron, vitamin B12, and folate supplementation.
Damp Weather as a Cause of Cat Eczema
Just like people, cats get eczema in damp weather. Lesions appear on the neck, back, belly, and paws, with itching and weeping sores. Treat by removing the cause, stopping self-trauma, and using zinc-oxide ointment plus an antihistamine.