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Why Is a Hamster’s Eyeball Protruding?
A protruding hamster eye is fairly common — it may be infection or injury, and without prompt care can lead to blindness. Here is what causes it and what to do.
What Medicine Can a Hamster with a Cold Take?
In cold winter weather, people easily catch colds, and hamsters — animals that fear the cold — can also catch colds as temperatures drop. Here is what you need to know about hamster colds.
Why Does a Hamster Have Soft Stool?
Soft stool in hamsters usually signals a gut problem, often from improper diet. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Here is why hamsters get soft stool.
Common Body Diseases of Corgis
Corgi's short legs became a cute label, drawing many owners. But those traits also carry disease risk. Here are the body defects.
What to Note When Free-Ranging Rabbits
Many farmers like free-ranging, but it needs care or the farm fails. What to note? We explain.
What to Do for a Hamster with Digestive Issues
A hamster's gut is fragile; changing weather easily causes stomach problems. This article focuses on which medicines help a hamster with poor digestion.
Can Dogs Take Motion Sickness Medicine? Does It Work?
Many dogs get severely carsick on their first ride, with symptoms much like ours — vomiting and drooling, and in severe cases even loss of bowel or bladder control. Can you give your dog motion sickness medicine to prevent it? Here is what you need to know.
Factors That Affect Kit Survival Rate
The period right after weaning is critical — kits switch from milk to feed and start independent life, but their systems are immature and they are naturally timid, making them prone to stress and death. Here are the key factors affecting kit survival.
Why Are Cats Cold-Sensitive, and Which Breeds Feel It Most?
Most cats are cold-sensitive because their coat insulates poorly and their desert ancestors loved warmth. A few breeds are the exception. Learn which cats need extra warmth.
Why Dogs Get Interdigital Dermatitis and How to Prevent It
Owners may find, while trimming nails or bathing, that the dog's toes are red and swollen, or see it licking its paws constantly. If so, beware—your dog may have interdigital dermatitis. What is it, why does it happen, how to prevent? Below we explain.