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How to Treat Dog Stomatitis Quickly
Don't think a dog chewing bones happily means it's easy! A dog's mouth is fragile; improper feeding or rough eating that scratches the mouth causes redness and stomatitis. What if a dog gets stomatitis? Let's learn the treatment.
An Introduction to Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters
Roborovski hamsters are the smallest and among the cutest hamster types, with distinct fur and whisker coloring. They are social and can be co-housed, but very shy, and their oily skin needs fine chinchilla sand baths.
Which Cats Are More Prone to Fractures?
Every cat owner knows even the calmest cat has an instinct to climb and leap, but these activities can cost them dearly - a fracture, for instance. This article discusses fracture-related issues in cats.
How to Tackle Cat Shedding
At the mention of shedding, many owners have something to say. Some feel helpless and just clean up silently; others have various ways to manage their cat's coat that keep it looking great while saving themselves effort. Today we talk about cat shedding.
How Does Dog Periodontitis Form?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Early canine periodontitis is easy to overlook; it is usually only noticed after the inflammation spreads from the gums to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone and develops into severe periodontitis. The condition has a formation process, and early detection and treatment are important. Read on to understand how it develops.
Dog Had Blood in Urine but Was Fine the Next Day: See a Vet?
Blood in urine that clears by the next day does not mean the dog is healthy; the underlying cause can recur. False hematuria from a heat cycle or mild poisoning usually resolves, but true causes like UTI or urinary stones need diagnosis and treatment.
How to Solve Inappropriate Urination in Cats
A cat urinating outside the box catches owners off guard, and the cause is puzzling. This article explains what to do about inappropriate urination in cats.
Can Cat Hepatitis Be Cured?
Cat hepatitis types include acute, lymphocytic portal, cholangitis (suppurative/chronic/sclerosing), and fatty liver. Signs are gut upset, pale gray stool, lethargy, and fever. Treat with SAMe (denosyl), Hill's l/d, and taurine/B vitamins—prevention matters most.
A Brief Look at Dog Kidney Failure
Kidney failure means the kidneys stop filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and making red-blood-cell hormones. Acute failure (toxin or infection) is reversible; chronic (age-linked) is not. Causes include bacteria in water, poisons, genes, and secondary disease—acute is preventable by controlling toxins.
How to Choose a Hamster Cage
A cage is a hamster's home, so it must fit its needs. This guide compares the basic cage, acrylic 'villa', and tube cage so you can pick or build the right one.