Just like human beings, dogs can also develop diarrhea at some or other point of their life. Diarrhea can be defined as a watery stool which is much different than the normal stool in terms of softness. If you feel that your dog is suffering from diarrhea, then cut down the quantity of food you are feeding to it to half and feed only food cooked at home.
Most of the time diarrhea will last for couple of days, but if it continues for long time, then it must be seriously considered. Viruses and parasites are the major cause for diarrhea in the dog. If the dog eats some food which upsets their stomach balance, then it can result in diarrhea. Read More>>
Dogs Diarrhea and Peptobismol
For treating diarrhea in dogs, treatment known as dog diarrhea peptobismol can be used but it need to be administered only under the advice of veterinarian. Diarrhea is dreadful disorder as it causes the dehydration of the dog. So it is strongly recommended to visit vet as soon as you see any symptoms of diarrhea such as reduction in activity of dog, change in behavior, change in the movement of bowels, blood present in the stool, loss of energy.
While giving bland diet it is necessary to ensure that your dog is drinking plenty of water to make up for the water loss caused by dehydration. Peptobismol soothes the internal lining Read More >>
Home Remedies for Cat Arthritis
Arthritic struggle is truly pathetic and can really be very sad if your pet has that. And, it’s also true that there is nothing that can cure arthritis completely. However, certain home remedies can give some amount of relief to your cat. Here are some home remedies which can help you out:
Glucosamine: This is a vital heath supplement for felines. These capsules are available in the market. These capsules must be opened and the powder therein must be mixed with the cat’s food.
Fish Oil: Using fish oil or fish oil supplements has anti-inflammatory qualities. This is available in almost all the health stores. The capsules as available must be opened and...Read More >>
Calicivirus Vaccine Side Effects in Cats
Calicivirus vaccine can cause certain side effects. Joint pain and weakness in the feline is quite common. The side effects remain for around 2-3 weeks after vaccination. Some cats are also studied to have high fever after vaccination. Intranasal vaccines can cause symptoms like sneezing and having eyes discharge. These mild respiratory problems are not serious at all. However, this can cause some amount of discomfort in the cat. A very and rarely seen serious side effect of calicivirus vaccine is fibrosarcoma. Sometimes, calicivirus vaccination fail and the cats who have... Read More >> |