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What Medicine Helps a Dog With Acute Gastroenteritis?
Acute gastroenteritis in dogs shows up as poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea, with many possible triggers. Learn its symptoms, causes, and the care and medicine that help a dog recover.
Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats: Types, Symptoms & Medication
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats spans gastritis (acute/chronic) and enteritis (viral, bacterial, parasitic). This guide covers causes, symptoms, and the medication approach—anti-inflammatories, anti-vomiting, anti-diarrhea, dewormers, probiotics—plus prevention.
Can Cats Eat the Food You Eat?
Many owners soften when their cat begs for food with a pitiful look. While that's natural, some human foods are dangerous for cats and can cause health problems if eaten. Before sharing your food, learn which human foods are safe and which are not. Here we discuss which people foods cats can eat.
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.
How Should a Dog Take Deworming Medicine?
Dewormer dose follows body weight—never overdose. Give it about two hours after eating to cut gut irritation, watch the stool for passed worms, and for sensitive dogs use a gentler drug and vary the brand.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 1)
Cats and dogs love to chew on household plants, but some are harmful and can cause poisoning if eaten. This article introduces which plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 2)
Some indoor plants are highly poisonous to cats and dogs - including their pollen, needles, seeds, and flowers - and the toxins can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are harmful to cats and dogs.
How Long Does It Take a Dog to Recover from Overeating
Overeating causes belly pain, vomiting, and soft stools. Mild cases recover in a few hours, severe ones in about a day; withhold food and water three hours and add probiotics. Never force exercise, as it risks fatal gastric torsion.
Fish That Are Dangerous for Cats
Not every fish is safe for cats. Tuna depletes vitamin E and causes steatitis; squid's thiaminase triggers B1 deficiency and a wobbly gait; abalone innards cause photosensitivity dermatitis and ear necrosis; bonito's magnesium invites urinary disease. Keep these off the menu.
Why Is Your Cat Not Eating? Is It Sick?
A cat that stops eating may be in heat, ill (gut, oral, kidney, or parasite disease), poorly fed, stressed by its surroundings, or simply anxious. Rule out illness with a vet, then fix diet, environment, and routine.