Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
Common wounds occur when your pet is bitten by another dog or cat, accidentally steps on something that causes a wound on the feet, or it may be a body wound. If there is bleeding check to see where the blood is coming from. Put a sterile pad over the wound and bind it tightly. […]
Coccidia usually affects younger pets – puppies and kittens. It doesn’t occur often in adult dogs and cats and usually gets better without treatment. Coccidia is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea. In some cases, diarrhea can be mild, in others it can be severe. Symptoms are watery diarrhea, sometimes with blood, weakness, weight loss […]
