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What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Seasonal Cold

What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Seasonal Cold

Cats catch colds easily at seasonal changes — sneezing, runny nose, cough, and fever are the giveaways. Keep the cat warm, use a vet-formulated remedy (with a cough add-on if needed), and only reach for fever medicine above 39.5°C (103°F).

Pet Health 📅 October 8, 2020
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What are the signs of fever in a dog, and how can I tell if my dog actually has a fever?

The clearest sign is a rising body temperature—measure it with a thermometer placed under the dog's armpit for a few minutes. A reading above 39.2°C confirms fever, after which the dog may refuse food, drink more, or seek cool spots. A canine fever-reducing medication or a vet visit can follow.

Q&A 📅 October 7, 2020
Why Your Dog Passes Live Worms After Deworming

Why Your Dog Passes Live Worms After Deworming

Passing live worms after deworming means the job isn't done — a second or third dose is needed. Worms enter through dirty water, food, and walks, so deworm on schedule, follow the dose by weight, and space treatments 15+ days apart.

Pet Health 📅 October 7, 2020
How to Treat a Shiba Inu with a Cold and Runny Nose

How to Treat a Shiba Inu with a Cold and Runny Nose

A runny nose alone doesn't confirm a cold — check for sneezing, coughing, fever, and low energy first. Once it's a cold, a vet-formulated remedy and good nutrition see most Shibas through.

Pet Health 📅 October 7, 2020
Why Your Dog Feels Cold at 20°C (68°F) — and What to Do

Why Your Dog Feels Cold at 20°C (68°F) — and What to Do

A healthy dog with its coat rarely feels cold at 20°C; if it does, a cold or other illness is the likely cause. Look for drafts, nasal discharge, sneezing, fever, and low energy, then warm it up and use a vet-formulated remedy.

Pet Health 📅 October 7, 2020
What to Do When Your Pet Catches a Cold During Seasonal Change

What to Do When Your Pet Catches a Cold During Seasonal Change

Seasonal shifts from autumn to winter bring big temperature swings that make pets prone to colds. Watch for lethargy, sneezing, and withdrawal, keep your dog warm and fed with warm (not cold) food, and see a vet if it worsens.

Pet Health 📅 September 30, 2020
How to Prevent Cat Diarrhea

How to Prevent Cat Diarrhea

Cat diarrhea is usually diet- or disease-related, and both are preventable. Transition food slowly, keep up vaccines and deworming, and support gut health with regular probiotics and steady warmth.

Pet Health 📅 September 29, 2020
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Before bathing my cat I noticed small black spots on its tail. What are these?

Black specks on a cat's tail are often flea dirt. Drop one in water—if it turns reddish, it is flea feces made from digested blood. Treat with a topical flea product and also disinfect the cat's environment to stop re-infestation.

Q&A 📅 September 25, 2020