Lethargy or anorexia in cats, as avaccination side-effect, usually appears as a consequence of fever. Once again, we suggest giving your cat a chance to rest, not forcing it to eat if it doesn't want to. In these cases, you can offer your cat moistened or tempered food in order to ...
Making certain behaviors impossible is another tactic. Think “childproofing”: keep food in containers; keep breakable and/or dangerous objects out of reach; make sure heavy objects, e.g. bookshelves, are stable. Look for childproofing gadgets and hints and think how you can apply them to pr...
Cats have been kept by humans since at least ancient Egypt, where the mythical cat Bast was goddess of the home, the domesticated cat, protector of the fields and home from vermin infestations, and sometimes took on the warlike aspect of a lioness. ...
Constipation is not a typical side effect of metronidazole. The drug is often prescribed to dogs with diarrhea. Dogs with diarrhea may strain to defecate, which is easily confused with constipation. In addition, your dog’s diarrhea should improve after starting metronidazole. In the beginning, it...
Poisons, also called toxins, are substances that have an adverse effect on the body, even a very mild effect. Cats can be exposed by ingesting (eating) a toxic substance, inhaling (breathing) it, or absorbing it through the skin.
Eating things that aren’t technically food can indicate that your dog has a nutritional deficiency, but often it’s just boredom. Dogs eating grass, in particular, is a fairly normal behavior, and typically nothing to worry about. If you use pesticides or herbicides on your lawn, however, ...
degenerative changes occur in the base of the follicle. Telogen represents a period of follicle inactivity, when the hair is shed so that a new one may start to grow [1]. Hair cycle activity, in some dog breeds, is strongly related to temperature variation and photoperiod, leading to ...
you’ll need to feed them during the night time since they’re nocturnal animals. And above all, avoid feeding them during the day as that can mess up their eating habits. Don’t feel surprised if they swallow their food (not chew) since they have no way of chewing their food, so th...
While there’s a low risk of severe side effects, too much amoxicillin/clavulanate can cause serious problems. Your pet’s nervous system and liver can be harmed. If your cat stops eating completely, it could be a sign of a serious problem. Keep pork liver-flavored chewable tablets out of...
food that is dangerous to dogs. Even tiny amounts of xylitol can cause hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening condition associated with vomiting, confusion, and seizures. If your dog experiences any of these symptoms after eating peanut butter, bring them to an emergency veterinarian ...