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Treatment for Parasites in Dogs
Dr. Mark explains different types of treatment for parasites in dogs and other conditions that cause intestinal sloughing.
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Why Is My Dog Itching So Much?
Dr. Mark explains common causes of itching in dogs and how to treat them.
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What Causes Lumps in a Dog's Throat?
Dr. Mark explains potential causes of lumps in a dog's throat, including oral infection and lymphoma.
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Is Spaying a Pregnant Dog Safe?
Dr. Mark explains the risks involved with performing spay surgery on a pregnant dog.
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How to Slow the Progression of Kidney Disease in Cats
Dr. Mark explains how to treat dry mouth in cats with kidney disease and how to slow the progression of kidney disease.
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Can Seizures in Dogs Be Controlled with Progesterone?
Dr. Mark explains whether progesterone is an appropriate treatment for seizures in dogs with epilepsy.
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How Often To Feed Dogs a Raw Food Diet
Dr. Mark explains how to feed dogs a raw food diet and how many times per day.
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Why Does My Dove Have a Scaly Beak?
Dr. Mark explains the causes for why a dove might have a scaly beak.
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Can Ivermectin Treat Intestinal Tumors in Dogs?
Dr. Mark explains whether ivermectin is an effective treatment for a dog with a tumor in their intestines.
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How Can Quality of Life Be Extended for a Dog with 2 Legs?
Dr. Mark explains the challenges of a dog who only has their back legs.
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Why Is My Dog Attracting Males? Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts in Dogs
Dr. Mark explains some common symptoms of ovarian cysts in dogs, as well as potential testing and treatment options.
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What Is This Weird Growth on My Dog's Leg?
Dr. Mark explains common growths on a dog's leg, which can typically be attributed to a skin tag.
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How to Treat Cat Fleas with Essential Oils
Dr. Mark explains how to treat cat fleas using essential oils and details which oils to avoid.
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Can You Get Rabies From a Deceased Dog?
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Can a Skin Disease Cause Excessive Drooling in Dogs?
Dr. Mark explains what causes excessive drooling in dogs, including whether it can be related to a skin condition.
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How to Care for a Baby Starling
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How to Feed and Care for Baby Leopard Slugs
Dr. Mark gives tips on how to care for and feed baby leopard slugs.
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Homemade Cat Food for Cats With Struvite Crystals
Dr. Mark gives details on a homemade cat food to help with the prevention of struvite crystals in cats.
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What's the Best Natural Homemade Food for Dogs With Allergies?
Dr. Mark explains how to determine if dogs have food allergies using a homemade elimination diet and gives recommendations for a healthy, whole food diet for dogs.
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Can You Release a Pet Snapping Turtle Into the Wild?
There are a few things to consider before releasing a turtle into the wild. This article can help you decide what's best for your turtle, the environment, and you.
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What Do Cancerous Lumps Look Like on Dogs?
Suspicious lumps should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Early treatment may significantly improve a dog's chances of survival.
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Can Ivermectin Be Used on Dogs With Cancer?
Ivermectin has not been proven to be effective against cancer, but that does not mean it may not help. Learn more about chemotherapy and alternative treatments in dogs with lymphoma.
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How Do I Get My Dog to Drink Water After Giving Birth?
Mother dogs must drink and eat to produce milk for their puppies. Learn what to do at home and when a vet visit is necessary.
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What Does a Sick Dog Smell Like? 14 Odors That Indicate Illness
Several canine health issues can be identified at home by their smells. Here are 14 odors your dog may emit and what they mean.
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Why Does My Dog Have Little Scabs and Bumps on His Chin?
The most likely cause of lesions on a dog's chin is canine chin acne. Other contributing factors include demodectic mange or an autoimmune disease. Learn the signs and treatments.
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Dog Vomiting: Intestinal Obstruction or Medication Side Effect?
Several things can cause a dog to vomit, and when there are multiple possibilities, then it's important to recognize symptoms and work with your vet to determine the cause and treatment.
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How to Trim an Aggressive Dog's Nails Without Sedation?
Dogs can experience a lot of fear and anxiety during nail trimming. I recommend a couple of different methods to make the process easier—just go as slowly as possible to help your dog become more comfortable.
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Why Is My Senior Cat's Belly Swollen and Hard?
There are several things that can cause a swollen abdomen in a cat but since your new kitty is a senior we need to think of a few specific things first.
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Why Do My Rats Keep Getting Respiratory Infections?
It is common for respiratory infections to happen more than once in pet rats. Learn how to help keep your rats healthy.
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Why Is My Senior Dog Pooping in the House?
There are several reasons why a senior dog might start pooping inside your home. Learn the possibilities and what can be done to help.
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Why Does My Dog Smell Like Rotten Chicken?
There are several reasons an old dog might start to smell bad. Learn what might cause a foul odor and what you can do about it.
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When to Treat Ehrlichia in Dogs? Recovery and Prognosis
All dogs with clinical symptoms from these tick-borne infections need to be treated. Learn the symptoms and treatment options.
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How Do You Know if a Hamster Is Pregnant?
Is your female hamster acting strangely? Learn how to tell if she is pregnant.
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Alternative Treatment for Osteoporosis in a Dog
If osteopenia develops secondary to a lack of exercise, it will require one type of treatment, but if there is another disease process, like arthritis, the treatment may be different. Learn how best to help a dog who is in pain from bone-related issues.
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Does Ivermectin Treat Lyme Disease in Dogs?
Learn the best treatment options for Lyme disease in dogs and whether ivermectin can be useful or not.
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What Should I Do if My Dog Ate Gooseberries?
All toxins are dose-related. If a substance is only mildly toxic, a small amount will not cause harm. Learn the signs of poisoning in dogs and which breeds are most susceptible to harm from ingesting fruit seeds.
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What Does It Mean if My Dog’s Belly Looks Swollen?
In an intact female dog, a swollen belly may indicate pyometra, an infection of the uterus. However, there are a number of other causes that need to be investigated.
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Why Did My Dog Pass a Blood Clot in Her Urine?
Learn reasons why your dog might pass blood in her urine and what should be done to diagnose and treat this problem.
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Ivermectin and Doxycycline for Cancer in Dogs, Doses and Warnings
In this article, I offer information to help you decide which alternative cancer treatments are best for your dog.
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What to Do if My Dog Is Throwing up and I Cant Take Her to the Vet?
Sometimes, a dog will just have an upset stomach, and a break from the food is all they need. For those with no vet available, this article will cover home treatments that may help your dog feel better.
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Can Digestive Issues Cause Seizures in Dogs?
Dysbiosis has been linked to epilepsy in humans, so it may very well be a seizure trigger in dogs. Learn what you can do to boost your dog's gut heath and possibly reduce the chance of seizures.
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How Much Benadryl Can You Give a Dog Before Grooming? Doses and Warnings
Is Benadryl safe to give a dog before grooming? It can be, but learn the best dose and a few precautions.
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Will a Rabies Shot Cause My Dog to Have a Seizure?
Despite a lot of misinformation on the internet, there are few reports of seizures after rabies vaccines. However, you should be aware of possible vaccine side effects and how to reduce the chances that your dog will suffer adverse reactions.
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Can I Use Cattle Ivermectin to Prevent Heartworms in My Dogs?
Learn the safe and effective dosing of injectable cattle ivermectin to prevent heartworms in dogs.
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Can You Switch a Senior Dog to a Raw Diet?
It's not too late to switch your old dog to a whole-food diet with ingredients that help ease inflammation and arthritis pain.
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Can I Treat My Dog's Cancer With Yunnan Baiyao and Yun Zhi?
Chinese herbal remedies may show promise in helping dogs with cancers like hemangiosarcoma, but few scientific studies support their efficacy. Here is what you need to know about treating your dog with Yunnan Baiyao and Yun Zhi.
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Is My Dog in Pain When She Whines While Chewing on a Toy?
Whining while chewing on toys may indicate mouth pain, false pregnancy in females, or anxiety. Learn how to identify the problem and work to fix it.
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Can I Potty Train My Maltese in Just a Day?
Several factors determine how long it will take to train your new Maltese. One of them is breed, as these puppies have very small bladders and may not be able to hold their urine all night like a larger dog breed.
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Can Coccidia Be Mistaken for Parvo?
If you cannot have your puppy diagnosed by a vet to figure out which of these diseases is causing your puppy's diarrhea, there are some things you can do at home.
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11 Reasons Your Dog’s Eyelids Are Swollen and What to Do
Inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis) does not always look that bad, but it is often a serious problem and usually a good reason to take your dog to your veterinarian. But let's look at a few of the common causes and how you can help ease your dog's discomfort at home.
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What Recommended Health Care Does Your Dog Really Need?
Can you afford current recommendations from your veterinarian? Preventative exams, procedures, and medications can be expensive. Learn what your pet really needs and when to spay, booster vaccines, test for heartworms, and more
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How to Treat Your Dog's Ringworm at Home
Learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat your dog's ringworm infection at home.
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Herbal Medications and Other Natural Cures for Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Learn about diet changes and herbal medicines that may help your cat with hyperthyroidism.
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Why Is My New Puppy Losing Hair?
Learn the causes of hair loss in puppies and how to treat them.
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What Is the Best Heartworm Prevention for Herding Dogs? An Affordable Alternative.
If you live in an area where resistant heartworm strains have been found, I would recommend you switch to an alternative to ivermectin to protect your herding dogs.
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Arthritis Cat Food, the Best Balanced Homemade Recipe for Seniors
As more of our cats live longer, more cases of arthritis are being seen. Unfortunately, it is not easy to relieve their pain. Cats with arthritis need several things, including a homemade diet with ingredients that help reduce inflammation.
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12 Reasons a Raw Meat Diet Is Healthy for Dogs
Not all vets are against feeding raw food, but those concerned about homemade diets usually offer several reasons that are uninformed or exaggerated. Here are 12 reasons vets should recommend raw diets for all dogs.
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Why Is My Cat Biting Her Tail?
Itching in cats may be caused by mange, a flea allergy, or even a food or inhalant allergy that is causing the itching. Another possibility is a condition called hyperesthesia. Learn the signs and how to get to the bottom of your cat's scratching.
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What Is the New Injection for Arthritis in Dogs?
There is no cure for arthritis. It is going to progress, so all the treatments available are just going to prolong his life and hopefully give him an adequate quality of life in his final months and years with your family.
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Should I Put My Puppy on a Raw Diet?
All processed dog foods lead to obesity, skin diseases, digestive problems, and cancer. There are several reasons that the best diet for a puppy natural food made with raw ingredients—including fewer ear infections.
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How to Stop a Dog Guarding Food From Cats?
There are things that can be done to help prevent resource guarding aggression in dogs. Since dogs are individuals, though, I want to warn you that what works in these cases does not always work for all dogs.
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What Is the Best Diet for a Dog With Arthritis?
Arthritis is a progressive disease that is not going to go away. You will still need to keep some pain medication on hand for those bad days, but the sooner you switch his diet, the better.
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What Is the Best Dog Food for Dogs With Cognitive Dysfunction?
There are several medications you can try for doggy dementia, but the first thing I would recommend is to change the diet. The best diet for your dog can be made up at home, but there are also commercial foods that may help these dogs.
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Why Is My Imported Dog So Sick?
Many dogs brought back to the U.S. will have tick-borne diseases and not even show any symptoms. It is not unusual for someone to pick up one of those dogs that looks healthy, bring him home, and only later learn there is a problem.
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How Do I Make My French Bulldog Fart Less?
Frenchies are subject to a lot of health problems, and one of them involves numerous GI issues because of their unusual anatomy. There are several things you can do to reduce the intake of air and improve the GI system so that your Frenchie passes less gas.
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What Is the Best Supplement for Dogs With Itchy Skin?
Here is a list of supplements that have been proven to improve the health of dogs' skin and coats. Start by feeding a healthy, natural diet, and consider these additives if your dog is still feeling itchy.
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How to Use Ivermectin for Slow-Kill Heartworm Treatment?
If your dog is not yet showing signs of heartworm infestation, you can use the slow-kill method, which involves monthly doses of ivermectin and an antibiotic. Learn how to treat your dog in this article.
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What Happens If I Touch a Baby Hamster?
A hamster baby taken from its mother will need to be bottle-fed because a reintroduced baby may be eaten by its mother. Here's what you need to know about hand-raising a hamster.
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7 Health Reasons Not to Buy a French Bulldog (Frenchie)
French Bulldogs are cute little dogs and are one of the few breeds that will sleep and stay quiet most of the day when you are at work. Unfortunately, they have several health problems. Here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn't own a Frenchie.
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How Do I Care for My Goat's Broken Horn?
If you do not have a regular veterinarian available, you should probably be able to take care of a goat's broken horn at home. Here's how to clean, bandage, and reduce pain while the wound heals.
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What Should Dogs With Cushing’s Disease Eat? Simple Diet Plan
We have learned that in human medicine, low-carbohydrate ketogenic-type diets can help with some of the more serious side effects of excess cortisol seen in Cushing's patients. How can we apply this knowledge to a dog's diet?
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How Can I Treat My Dog’s Contact Skin Allergies?
The best way to treat a contact allergy, which is much more common than we used to believe, is avoidance. You need to find out what is causing his allergies and avoid it. Here are tips and instructions for giving your dog soothing baths to help.
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How Often Should a Puppy Be Titer Tested for Vaccines?
Adverse vaccination reactions are much less common than most people realize. One exception, however, is tiny dogs. The solution is most likely to split the vaccine so that the puppy receives fewer antigens.
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Will Ivermectin Cause a Fatal Allergic Reaction if Given to a Heartworm-Positive Dog?
Ivermectin is generally safe for heartworm-positive dogs. There are too many barriers to purchasing this and other heartworm preventatives in the U.S., such as testing requirements. Instead of spending money on testing, here's what you should do to make sure your dogs don't die.
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Does My Turtle Need UV Lighting or Natural Light?
Correct UV lighting is a great option for pet turtles, but natural lighting may provide some benefits that UV bulbs do not. As our knowledge progresses, we learn more about what we might be missing. Here's how you can improve your turtle's environment with different lighting options.
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Why Is My Turtle Pooping More Often Than Normal?
Increased frequency of defecation (going potty more often) is usually a sign of internal parasites. Learn how to treat this infection at home if you do not have access to a veterinarian.
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Is CBD Oil Safe for My Arthritic Dog?
Not all dogs can handle steroids or pain meds like NSAIDs, so CBD or one of the other alternatives for arthritis may make sense for your dog. Scientific studies support the safety and efficacy of CBD oil in appropriate doses.
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How Frequent Are Vaccine Reactions in Dogs? (Current Research)
Adverse vaccination reactions are real, but they are so uncommon that most people never have to deal with them. Since the COVID vaccine came out, a lot more people have become aware of this issue, and now it is such a big problem that it is known as CVH or canine vaccine hesitancy.
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Will a Dog’s Broken Nail Heal on Its Own?
A broken toe nail does tend to bleed more than other wounds but can be treated similarly. The basics in first aid for any dog wound are to stop the bleeding, clean the wound, and keep it from getting infected.
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Will My Dog's Resource Guarding Behavior Go Away on Its Own?
Cocker Spaniels are usually listed as one of the breeds most prone to resource guarding. In my experience, this behavior does not go away without training.
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Should I Buy a Singleton or the Only Puppy in a Litter?
If a singleton (the only puppy in a litter) is not properly raised and socialized, then behavioral problems may arise later in life. Here's what you need to know about adopting the lone pup from a litter.
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Dosing and a Few Warnings on Melatonin and Lignans for Your Dogs Cushings Disease
Several alternative treatments are available for a dog with Cushing's disease or hyperadrenocorticism. Conventional treatments have been more successful so far, but they have more side effects, so many owners seek alternatives. Melatonin and lignans are two that may help.
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Dosing and Using Ivermectin to Treat My Dog's Cancer (Current Research)
Ivermectin has been shown to work to treat mammary cancer in dogs. If you want to try this alternative therapy, giving ivermectin for your dog's cancer can be done at home.
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Are My Dog's Symptoms From Steroids or Pain?
Some dogs will have very few or no side effects from steroid treatment, but not all dogs can take prednisone or any other steroids without serious problems. How can you tell the difference between side effects and the pain that is being treated?
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Can I Use Ivermectin to Treat My Dog's Antibiotic Resistant Infection?
In many parts of the world, ivermectin is prescribed for viral respiratory infections, and it has been used for cancer treatment in dogs. Research into how ivermectin is good for bacterial infections showed that it also has potent anti-staphylococcal activity.
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Veterinarian’s Healthy Diet Advice for a Dog With Colitis
A dog with colitis has inflammation in the large bowel, and there are still some doubts as to the causes of some cases. Some dogs with colitis need medications to treat the inflammation, but others do fine on the specific diet I outline in this article.
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How Common Are Grass Allergies in Dogs?
Grass allergies are much more common than we used to think and seem to be increasing in incidence. Here's what you can do to help limit your dog's exposure to allergens and treat symptoms of a grass allergy.
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Why Is My Cat Asking for More Food?
A sudden increase in your cat's appetite can indicate hyperthyroidism, a condition that mostly affects older cats. You'll need a veterinarian's diagnosis and treatment to help your cat live longer and more comfortably.
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How Do I Stop My Older Dog From Pooping in the House?
Labrador retrievers are puppies until they are seniors, and when they do reach the age of your dog, they are prone to develop one of several problems that may explain why your dog is suddenly pooping in the house.
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Can I Get Bird Mites From My Macaws?
A type of bird mite called Dermanyssus gallinae can infect Macaws and infest your home, leaving you with itchy bites. Learn how to eradicate these invisible pests.
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Why Does My Cat Need to Drink More Water on Pain Meds?
Pain medications can cause or worsen kidney problems in cats. Hydration helps minimize the effects of NSAIDs so that cats can enjoy less pain and a better quality of life.
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What Is This Black Lump or Blister on My Dog's Belly?
Dark lumps can occur for different reasons, and it's important to determine that your dog's bump is benign. If it is just a blood blister, you may be able to take care of it at home.
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How Much Prednisone Can I Give My Dog With Lymphoma?
Chemotherapy is expensive, so sometimes, prednisone alone is the only alternative many people can afford, but there are several options to consider when treating a dog with lymphoma.
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Can I Use Castor Oil to Remove My Dog’s Eyelid Tumor?
Instead of trying castor oil or any other type of vegetable oil on an eyelid tumor, surgery is definitely the best idea for swift removal and recovery. If you have no vet available, then there are home remedies you can try.
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How Do I Stop My Cat From Biting Me When I Am Asleep?
There are quite a few reasons that a cat will bite people in their own household. Learn why it might be happening and what you can do to stop it.
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How Can I Tell If My Bird’s Eggs Are Going to Hatch?
Lovebirds breed year-round in captivity as long as they have a box and nesting materials. Learn how to help them produce eggs and find out if the eggs are alive.
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Does My Dog Really Need Thyroid Testing?
Learn the signs of hypothyroidism and how you may be able to help your dog's irritated skin without expensive testing.
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Why Did My Dog's Nose Infection Worsen After Antibiotics?
An infection may seem to get worse after starting antibiotic treatment for different reasons, such as an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, fungal infection, or even other causes.
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What Can I Do for My Sick African Dwarf Frog?
Learn what you can do to help a sick or injured African Dwarf Frog that is refusing to eat.
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How Do You Know If Your Dog Needs a C-Section?
The only way to know if your dog is going to be able to give birth naturally is to have an x-ray or ultrasound done to determine the size of the puppies.
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Why Is My Bird Laying Eggs Outside the Nest?
There are several reasons that birds lay eggs outside of their nest box, including nutrition, behavioral issues, illnesses, or an inappropriate nest box.
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Why Does My Neutered Male Dribble Urine When My Intact Female Is in Heat?
When is urine leaking a concern? It can indicate an infection or hormonal issue, but sometimes it is just a physical response to a female dog in heat.
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Why Is My Cat Quiet Weeks After a Dental Procedure?
It is normal for all pets to kind of mope around after a dental procedure, but usually within a week to 10 days, everything is back to normal. If things are still abnormal after that time, it is wise to be concerned.
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If My Old Dog Leaks Urine Excessively, Is It Time for Euthanasia?
Senior dogs often lose bladder control, but there are several ways to deal with the problem before euthanasia. Let's look at ways to treat incontinence and steps to keep an old dog comfortable with canine cognitive decline.
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Can a Lump on a Dog Be Diagnosed Just by Looking at It?
There are several types of lumps and bumps that occur on dogs, but the only way to diagnose them is by needle aspiration biopsy. Sometimes, surgery is required, and there are ways to handle the costs of this procedure.
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Why You Should Not Allow a Dog to Get Pregnant on Her First Heat
There are several reasons why a dog should not be bred on her first heat. Learn why you should wait and other considerations before breeding your dog.
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Why Did My Dog’s Incision Fail to Close and How Do I Take Care of It Now?
Any time that the intestine or stomach is opened, there is a chance of leakage and bacterial infection. The only thing we can do with an abdominal wound is watch it closely. Here's how you can help ensure healing happens as quickly as possible.
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Can You Remove a Blockage in a Dog Without Surgery?
Does your dog have an intestinal blockage? Learn ways to tell and how you may be able to help without surgery.
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Can My Hamster Raise Her Babies in a Cage With Tubes?
Can a mother hamster raise her babies in tight conditions like the tubes of her cage? Let's find out.
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What Do Puppies Need on a Raw Food Diet?
It is not necessary to feed puppies any special supplements or vitamins if they are getting a varied raw diet. I'll share what foods you should feed, how much, and how often to help your puppies grow up healthy.
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What Is the White Stuff Coming Out of My Turtles Eyes and Mouth?
Fungal infections in pet water turtles are not uncommon, and most are due to a small tank and inadequate filtration. Here are a few ways to treat the infection and prevent recurrences.
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Why Is My Rabbit Losing Fur Around His Eye?
A clogged or inflamed tear duct is not uncommon in rabbits. It is called dacryocystitis. Here's how to treat this problem at home by flushing with saline eye drops.
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Why Is My Dog Shedding Excessively Even in Winter?
Keeping a Great Pyrenees indoors year-round may lead to excessive shedding and other health issues.
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Should I Rehome or Humanely Euthanize My Aggressive Dog?
Aggression is a challenging characteristic in dogs, especially large breeds, and it can become extremely dangerous. Consider these options when deciding how to handle your dog.
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Why Is Frontline Not Killing the Fleas on My Dog?
If Frontline seems to be losing its effectiveness against fleas, there are natural alternatives and newer flea-control products you can try.
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Does My Dog Need an Expensive Chest X-Ray?
An X-ray is a valuable diagnostic tool that can reveal problems a stethoscope can not. But, is it worth hundreds of dollars? Here is information to help you decide.
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How Can I Treat My Dehydrated Cat at Home?
If your cat is dehydrated but you can not get to a vet, then here are some recommendations to help keep him more comfortable.
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No Vet: What Should I Give My Dog for a Snake Bite?
If you suspect your dog has been bitten by a venomous snake, then taking him to the vet is the best option. If that isn't possible, try these tips at home.
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How Do You Treat a Spider Bite on a Dog?
Venomous bites can have serious systemic effects and should be evaluated by a vet if possible. But if your dog is bitten by a spider and you do not have a local vet available, there are some things you can try at home.
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Why Would a Dog Bleed After Being in Heat?
There is no medical reason for a Husky to be in heat only two months after going out of her last heat cycle, so what are the reasons a dog might bleed unexpectedly?
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Why Won’t My Cat's Eye Infection Go Away?
It is difficult to say exactly what is causing a cat's chronic abscess, but there are several possibilities. Identifying the cause will help your vet determine a treatment that works to heal the wound for good.
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If My Dog Eats a Toy Fabric, Can I Treat Her at Home or Does She Need Surgery?
Dogs can eat all sorts of things and never need surgery, as most things pass without incident. Doll clothes and dresses are no exception. But lingering diarrhea may indicate an infection. Learn how to treat mild cases of gastric upset at home with diet and probiotics.
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Why Would a Healthy Cat Suddenly Die?
Why would a cat die without symptoms of illness? Was it FIV or something else? We may never know, but these are some common causes of sudden death in cats.
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No Money For Vet, So How Can I Tell If My German Shepherd Has an Ear Infection?
If you need to examine your dog's ears at home, a muzzle may be necessary. Learn how to make a muzzle and treat an ear infection at home when a vet visit is impossible.
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How Can I Help an Injured Frog?
Can you treat a pet frog's injury just as you would your aquarium fish?
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Why Does My Turtle Have a Wrinkled Shell?
The most important thing you can do for a soft-shelled turtle is to ensure it has access to a soaking area day and night. Here is a technique to treat cracks in a turtle's shell caused by dehydration.
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No Vet Available So How Do I Treat a Dog With Garbage Gut and Diarrhea at Home
Learn how to treat a case of "garbage gut" and associated diarrhea in a dog where no veterinary care is available.
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Can My Dog Whelp Normally After Hurting Her Back?
Whether or not a dog can have puppies normally after a traumatic injury depends on several factors. Learn how to help your dog and her puppies, if possible.
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Why Is My Hamster Itching and Scratching?
Hamsters are not necessarily itchy by nature. Your hamster may be itching because of one or more conditions that should be simple to treat.
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How Much and How Often Should I Feed My Senior Cat?
Cats do best when fed small meals as frequently as possible. Learn more about how to feed your cat for optimal lifelong health.
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Why Does My Cat’s Nose Look Swollen?
Fungal organisms are everywhere but do not necessarily spread to animals. When they do, they can cause nasal erosions and difficulty breathing. Here is how you treat a fungal infection.
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Do Dogs Need to Taper off Prednisone If They Have Side Effects?
But, when a dog is suffering side effects from any medication—even if they have been on prednisone for longer than a week or two—they should be taken off the drug immediately and monitored closely for any symptoms of hypoadrenocorticism or any other disease.
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5 Main Reasons Golden Retrievers Die Young
What are the reasons that so many Goldens die so young? Here are 5 of the main causes of early death.
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How to Take Care of a Cat With Pancreatitis at Home
A cat with pancreatitis will not heal on its own, and the mortality rate is high. Veterinary treatment is the best option, but there are steps you can take at home to improve your cat's chances of survival.
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What Should I Feed a Dog With Lupus?
The frequency of lupus has been increasing since it was first diagnosed in dogs in 1979. A whole-food diet without antibiotics, hormones, preservatives, and excessive carbohydrates may help.
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Can a Hypothyroid Dog Have a Normal Thyroid Test?
Not all dogs that have hypothyroidism will have all of the symptoms, and medical tests can be misleading. Learn what steps should be taken to diagnose hypothyroidism and improve your dog's health.
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8 Things You Can Do to Help Your Golden Retriever Live Longer
Although some of us veterinarians disagree on whether or not Goldens lived longer lives in the past, we all agree that these wonderful dogs die much too young. Here are changes you can make at home that may help increase your Golden's lifespan.
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Is There an Oxygen Cage Available for a Cat With Congestive Heart Failure?
Most cats with early heart failure do not need anything but to limit stress and standard medical therapy, including diuretics, to keep the fluid from building up in the lungs. However, many cats will need oxygen therapy.
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How to Care for a Dog Vomiting After a Cytopoint Injection
Allergic reactions are rare with Cytopoint, but some side effects do happen. Most reactions to this drug are only pain at the injection site or allergic reactions with facial swelling and a rash. More severe reactions have been reported anecdotally.
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Why Won’t My Dog Eat Homemade Dog Food?
How do you deal with dogs who become picky eaters? Commercial foods are not the answer. Learn what to feed and how to get your dog to eat.
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Is There a Non-Toxic Heartworm Preventative That Does Not Contain Other Dewormers?
The heartworm preventatives sold by most veterinarians contain other ingredients. Here is the simplest and safest option for heartworm prevention in dogs.
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Can You Breed a Dog With 2 Males?
Can a female dog produce a litter of puppies with multiple dads—and how often should you breed her to get the most puppies? Find out the answers and my recommendations for optimal breeding.
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How Can I Help My Senior Dog With Panting?
There are several conditions that may cause a senior dog to pant. Let's look at a list of these conditions and what you can do to help your dog feel comfortable.
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What Home Remedy Can I Give My Dog for Itchy Skin and Hair Loss?
Learn how to treat a dog's severe skin yeast, allergies, or Demodectic mange using several inexpensive home remedies and effective prescription flea medications.
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What Is the Vaccination Series for Puppies That I Can Give at Home?
If you are going to vaccinate your puppy at home, there are several things you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know and how to give the vaccines yourself.
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What Kills Ear Mites in Kittens? Natural Flea Control Products That Work
Ivermectin can be used to kill ear mites in cats. Learn the proper dosage as well as other products and natural alternatives that can be effective.
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Is My Bird Having Nightmares?
Birds usually sleep when it gets dark unless something upsets them. Learn the most common reasons they wake up at night and how you can help soothe them back to sleep.
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Did My Dog Have a Stroke? How to Recognize the Symptoms of Stroke in Dogs
There are many things that can cause collapse in senior dogs but thanks to your excellent description of the clinical signs, the most likely cause of your dog's event was a vascular event—a stroke. Her's what you can do.
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What Is the Best Diet for Dogs With Seizures?
A ketogenic diet may reduce the frequency and severity of a dog's seizures. There is not a lot of research to support dietary treatments for epilepsy, but available evidence and anecdotes do support this strategy. Here are the components of a keto diet for dogs.
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Can I Make a Replacement Milk Formula for Lambs at Home?
Some ewes just do not have a desire to take care of some lambs. This happens a few times a year in my small flock, and it is usually ewes with their first lamb or when a ewe has twins and is only willing to care for one of her offspring. Here is what you can do to save your lamb.
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Why Do Tired Dogs Behave So Much Better?
Dogs who are overly excitable can benefit from increased daily exercise. Let's look at the reasons physical activity helps to improve a dog's behavior and ways you can keep your canine companion in motion.
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Is My Dog Going to Die From Tick Disease?
Diagnosing tick-borne diseases is important in determining the course of treatment. In a case where the diagnosis is unclear, antibiotics are the best first-line treatment option and may help save your dog's life.
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Why Is My Senior Cat Howling Excessively? Tips to Help a Cat With Cognitive Dysfunction
Howling at the door may be a symptom of cognitive decline in older cats. Learn how to rule out other problems and make changes that will keep your cat more comfortable.
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Why Does My Maltipoo Have a Brown Stain Near Her Tail and How Do I Get Rid of It?
When a dog licks one area repeatedly, it can cause a brown stain on the hair. Often, flea bites are to blame for the itchiness that makes dogs lick the hair near their tails. Learn how to repel fleas and fix the stain.
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Is Your Dog Depressed Because of His Dog Food?
You probably can already tell if your dog is depressed. He may be eating less (or a lot more), is reluctant to play or go for walks, is sleeping more, or maybe barking excessively. Can diet be to blame? Here's what you can do to determine the cause and lift your pup's spirits.
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How Can I Help a Cat on the FAS Spectrum? (Home and Medical Alternatives)
Some cats have higher levels of stress. It does not mean that there is anything wrong with them. Your cat may need medical therapy to get over her fear and anxiety, but there are things you can do at home.
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Can I Use Oral Sheep Drench Moxidectin (Cydectin) for Heartworm Prevention?
Moxidectin is a great alternative to protect dogs in areas plagued by ivermectin-resistant heartworm disease, which may include where you live. The sheep drench moxidectin is the best alternative.
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Can a Diet Help My Cat With IBS?
One of the common causes of IBS in cats is dietary intolerance or food allergies. Learn how to identify food allergies and feed your cat a healthier diet.
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What Are the Symptoms of an Intestinal Incision Breaking Open?
While ruptured abdominal incisions are not common, they do happen. If your dog has these symptoms after the surgery, it is an emergency and he should be taken in for an exam immediately.
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Can a Toy Be Toxic and Cause Resource Guarding?
Many plastic toys can be toxic to dogs, but in this case, you also need to address resource guarding with several strategies. I'll give you tips to help with the behavior and ideas for safer toys.
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How Does a Whelping Box Keep Puppies From Being Crushed?
If a mother dog rolls on her puppies, a whelping box may be the best option to keep them safe. In this case, we must also consider the ethics of breeding deaf dogs and propagating this disabling trait.
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Why Did My Senior Dog Collapse and Wet Herself?
Your dog may have an acquired heart disease or another disease that leads to syncope, which is a loss of consciousness from a rapid fall of oxygen to the brain. Several other things, however, could cause an old dog to collapse.
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Why Is My Rat Suddenly Aggressive?
Hormonal aggression is common in young rats, especially males who are reaching maturity. Here's what you can do.
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What Are the Best Calming Medications for Old Dogs?
If you have ruled out medical reasons for an old dog's anxiety, then there are several medications, herbs, and environmental strategies to help your pup relax.
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How Do You Get Rid of Treatment-Resistant Lice in Dogs?
If selamectin and fipronil have not worked for lice, then sheep drench ivermectin is a viable option. Here are dosing details and additional natural treatments you can try.
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When Is It Time to Rehome My Aggressive Cat?
Some aggressive cats just never learn to get along. If you have exhausted all other options, it may be time to consider rehoming.
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Why Is Plastic Bad for Pets? Tips to Avoid Toxic Forever Chemicals
PFAs are pervasive, toxic chemicals linked to numerous health problems in pets and people. Learn how to reduce your pet's exposure to these "forever" chemicals with a few simple steps at home.
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Why Is My Dog Losing Hair? Can I Diagnose His Skin Disease at Home?
There are several canine skin diseases that look similar, and you may not be able to identify or treat them from home. Here is a list of possible causes of skin irritation and hair loss in an adult dog. Your veterinarian may need to help determine the problem so that it can be properly treated.
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Why Is My Goose Depressed and Front-Heavy?
The most common cause for a goose to be "front-heavy" is a blocked or impacted crop, which can be serious and make him feel unwell. Here is how to treat the problem at home.
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What Is the Best Way to Help a Dog With a Leg Wound Heal?
Leg wounds can take a long time to heal, and sutures don't always help. Here are some tips for proper wound care during the process.
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Does My Cat Need Another Heartworm Test to Refill His Prescription?
Cats do not need heartworm tests unless they show symptoms of infection. Does your vet require unnecessary testing? If so, how can you buy preventative without testing?
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Can a Low Carbohydrate (Keto Type) Diet Help My Dog With Cancer?
Switching to a diet that does not feed the tumor may keep it from growing and may even help it to go away. Feeding your dog in that way, however, is going to take more of your time and it is not as simple as just opening a bag and dumping a cup of food in a bowl.
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Why Did My 2-Week-Old Kitten and Her Mother Die?
The cause of death of a 2-week-old kitten, with or without any signs, is considered fading kitten syndrome. We know that fading kitten syndrome can be caused by several things.
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What Is This Swelling on the Top of My Dogs Head?
Let's look at 5 reasons a swelling may suddenly occur on the top of a dog's head.
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Should I Be Forced to Spay a Dog With Anxiety? 5 Behavioral Changes in Spayed Dogs
Many animal shelters require spaying as a condition of adoption. Should you be forced to spay your female dog who suffers from anxiety? And how will spaying affect her behavior?
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How Do I Care for a Dog That Survived Parvo?
Dogs only shed the parvovirus in their feces for about 2 weeks after the infection starts, so the puppy really only needs to be isolated for about 3 or 4 weeks. Learn more about recovery and vaccination after a parvo diagnosis.
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Does a Dog With Pyometra Require Special Care After Surgery?
If your dog is experiencing lameness or pain after pyometra surgery, she may require special care.
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Can Improved Nutrition Cure a Diabetic Dog?
There is no proof available at this time showing that an improved diet will cure a diabetic dog. Most of the canine nutritional studies are sponsored by large corporations that produce high-carb, processed dog food. Let's discuss better dietary options for diabetic dogs.
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Why Is My Dog No Longer Doing Well on Steroids for Myositis?
If your dog is suffering from myositis or even polymyositis, why is the prednisone no longer taking care of it? There are several possibilities.
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Why Does My Dog Have a Lump on Her Stomach?
An abdominal lump in a dog's belly may be caused by a hernia or a tumor. Learn how to tell the difference and what your vet can do to help.
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Why Is My Dog Drinking So Much Water and Vomiting?
Vomiting may be a sign of an underlying disease that causes excessive water consumption. Learn about potential causes and how your vet can help diagnose the issue.
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Why Is My Cat Chasing and Biting His Tail?
Find out why cats chase and attack their tails—and what you can do to help them break the habit.
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Is My Dog Depressed After Surgery, or Is She in Pain?
Post-surgical pain and depression sometimes have overlapping symptoms. Learn to recognize the signs of pain in dogs and how you can help.
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Why Can't My Cat Open His Eyes? (6+ Reasons)
There can be many reasons for painful eyes in cats, from swelling, ulcers on the surface, or diseases of the eyeball itself.
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How Do I Use the Moxi-Doxy Method for Heartworms?
The moxi-doxy method takes several months and should not be used for dogs who already have symptoms of heartworm disease.
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Why Won't My Dog Eat New Food?
If your dog is refusing to eat their kibble, switching to a different type of food entirely may be the best move.
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I Found a Stray Dog—What Do I Do?
Chasing down and capturing a stray dog can put your health at risk, and there are certain cases where it should not be attempted.
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Canine Distemper Virus: Is It Really a Risk?
While distemper is rare in many places, it isn't unheard of, and the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks.
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How to Catch a Skittish Cat (And Whether You Should)
Think carefully before trying to trap and relocate a spay. In addition to potentially being dangerous, in some places, it's actually illegal.
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Can My French Bulldog Puppy Eat Raw Bones?
There are pros and cons to giving your dog raw bones, so it comes down to whether you feel the benefits outweigh the potential risks.
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Should I Feed or Fast My Dog If He Has Diarrhea and Vomiting?
For most dogs showing no signs of poisoning, fasting prior to feeding a bland diet is the best way to combat diarrhea and vomiting.
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Why Was My Puppy Eating Well But Still Losing Weight?
There are several serious reasons a puppy might lose weight even if they are eating a lot of food. Sadly, some can be fatal.
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10 Creative Ways to Enrich Your Indoor Cat's Environment
Enriching your cat's environment can help promote good behavior and reduce boredom.
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Why Did My Cat's Personality Suddenly Change?
From illness or pain to stress, sudden behavioral changes in kittens can be a sign that something is wrong.
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Can You Treat a Sick Bird at Home Without Going to the Vet?
Sick birds should always be taken to an avian veterinarian, but there are things you can try at home if that is impossible (rural area, etc.).
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Can You Treat Wet Tail in Hamsters at Home?
If it is absolutely impossible for you to seek veterinary care for your hamster, there are measures you can take to combat wet tail at home.
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Is Dry Dog Food Bad for Dogs? (4 Reasons Ultra-Processed Kibble Is Bad for Your Dog)
From obesity to GI upset and skin issues, ultra-processed dry foods present numerous health issues for dogs. So what are the alternatives?
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Does My Dog Really Need Another Heartworm Test Already?
Heartworm antigens take 5–7 months to show up on tests. Unfortunately, some vets try to bully clients into paying for unnecessary tests.
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Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Common Causes and Home Remedies
From coconut oil to colloidal oatmeal "dry shampoo," there are many ways to soothe your cat's miliary dermatitis skin lesions at home.
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Can Hyperthyroidism in Cats Be Treated Without Medication?
Hyperthyroidism is not an easy thing to treat, and herbal remedies have not been proven effective for this condition. Medication is the best option for hyperthyroid cats.