Postpartum eclampsia is one of the most dangerous conditions which affects dogs who have recently given birth. Caused by low blood calcium (known as hypocalcaemia), eclampsia is most common in toy breed dogs or dogs having their first litter. The condition can be fatal if left untreated, so it's important to take steps to reduce your dog's risk. Here are 3 dietary tips to follow that will help prevent her from getting eclampsia.
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If your dog is experiencing hair loss, they'll need to be examined by your vet, as hair loss is often a symptom of an underlying health problem. The pattern of hair loss and any accompanying symptoms, such as local inflammation and crusting around hairless patches of skin, can help your vet determine the cause of your dog's hair loss. Your vet will also take a skin cell sample from an affected area, and this will be analysed for the presence of mites, fungal spores and bacteria.
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If your dog develops a gastrointestinal obstruction, ingested fluids and food, as well as bodily secretions, will accumulate. Many obstructions will simply pass without the assistance of a vet, but that doesn't mean that you should take chances and see if the condition resolves itself.
If you suspect that your dog has a gastrointestinal obstruction, here are four important reasons to take them to the vet as soon as possible.
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Rabbits are susceptible to dental abscesses that form around the root of a tooth. These abscesses occur when bacteria enters the tooth pulp through the gums and cause pus to build up around the tooth pulp. Abscesses can be caused by dental decay, but tooth elongation is a more common cause. Rabbits' teeth are always growing, and if their diet doesn't provide sufficient opportunity to gnaw and keep their teeth filed down, their teeth can puncture their gum tissue, which gives bacteria the opportunity to access the roots of their teeth.
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Cats love to try and entice you to share your food with them, and they are experts at reaching those high shelves and kitchen countertops. So is it safe for your cat to eat the foods you enjoy? There are a number of foods you can safely share, such as cooked meat, brown rice and steamed broccoli, but some foods can harm your cat. Here are five foods you should never feed your cat:
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