Living With Your Pet
The day-to-day joy (and work!) of having a furry family member.
Nutrition
Feeding schedules, diet choices, and foods to avoid.
Grooming
Brushing, bathing, nail care, and coat maintenance.
Training
Basic commands, house training, and positive reinforcement.
Health Issues
Common ailments to watch for and when to see a vet.
Common Health Issues
Dogs
- Tick Fever: Very common during monsoons. Watch for lethargy, loss of appetite, fever.
- Skin Infections: Hot spots, allergies, mange. excessive scratching is a sign.
- Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, diarrhea—often from eating something they shouldn't.
- Ear Infections: Common in floppy-eared breeds. Watch for head shaking, odor.
Cats
- Urinary Issues: Especially in male cats. Blood in urine, straining, crying in litter box.
- Respiratory: Sneezing, runny eyes, congestion.
- Hairballs: Occasional is normal, but excessive vomiting needs vet attention.
- Dental Disease: Bad breath, difficulty eating, drooling.
When to see a vet immediately:
- Not eating for > 24 hours
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe vomiting/diarrhea
- Inability to urinate (Emergency!)
- Seizures or collapse
- Bloated, hard stomach