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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.
What to Do When a Cat Vomits Frequently and Won’t Eat
A cat that often vomits after eating and then won't eat - what's wrong? Frequent vomiting from poor diet can cause chronic issues that never improve. This article explains the causes, exams, and home care.
Why Does Your Cat Have Frequent Diarrhea?
Cat diarrhea has many causes: overeating or hard-to-digest food, gastritis/enteritis, parasites (roundworm, tapeworm, coccidia), congenital enzyme lack, tumors (hepatitis, pancreas), and vitamin/mineral deficiency or toxic plants like lilies.
Why Does Your Cat Sneeze Often?
Cat sneezes come from a common cold (clear mucus, normal temp), allergic rhinitis (pollen, dust; tears and cough), or highly contagious cat flu (thick mucus—isolate and treat). Take sneezing seriously.
What to Do If a Cat Vomits After Eating Chestnuts? Can Cats Eat Chestnuts?
A cat stole chestnuts and vomited - what now? Cats are carnivores but curious about other foods, and their fragile guts often react with vomiting or diarrhea. This article explains whether cats can eat chestnuts and what to do after vomiting.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
What Disease Causes Blood in Cat Urine?
Blood in cat urine usually means urinary stones or infection, with straining to pass small amounts. This guide covers the causes — low water, intact status, stress — and the tests and meds to use.
Signs That Your Cat Is Sick
Cats hide illness, so watch for odd urination or weight change, shifts in social behavior, appetite and coat changes, and stress, voice, or breath changes. Catching sickness early is what saves them.
Is a Cat’s Yellow Urine Just ‘Heat’?
Yellow, thick cat urine has several causes, not just heat — low water, pigments, liver disease, or a spraying tom. This guide covers the four common ones and when to see a vet.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.