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Going to the bathroom is a part of your dog's life that you have to deal with. Urinating is one thing, it is simple to see and easy to clean up. Bowel movements are something else entirely. They can look different from day to day, be messy to clean up...
There are over 64 million cats in America that are being kept as house pets. They make loving companions, but they require regular care to keep them healthy and happy. Sometimes cat develop symptoms such as loose stools that could indicate a simple...
The most common type of parasitic infection in dogs is roundworms. In fact, a large majority of puppies have roundworm infections. That said, a roundworm infection is nothing to take lightly because not only can it be harmful to your dog's health, but it...
A dog can suffer health problems over their lifetime. Finding blood in your dog's stool for can be cause for alarm. The condition is usually caused by a number of factors such as intestinal parasites, viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal...
Puppies should have soft stools for the first five weeks of their lives, which their mother will eat. At five weeks, puppy stool should become harder and should resemble adult dog stool. If at any time there is rectal bleeding or blood in a puppy's stool...
There are several causes of blood in a puppy's stool. Blood in the stool may be indicated by an obvious bright red color. Tarry-black soft droppings also indicate the presence of blood in the stool.
Colitis is a general term for an inflamed colon which can be caused by a variety of sources. These can range from cancer of the colon to internal parasites. Getting your dog to the vet for a proper diagnosis is a must. The sooner your dog is diagnosed...
Unless they are dewormed and on a preventative, most dogs have some type--if not multiples types--of intestinal parasites. In many instances, your dog might be infected with intestinal parasites and you will notice no symptoms. It's important to deworm...
Iguanas are popular reptiles known for their green skin and long tails. They can make excellent pets, but they require some work in order to be taken care of properly and kept free of parasites, which can live on or outside of an iguana's body. A common...
The most common canine worms are hookworms, whipworms, heartworms, tapeworms and roundworms, with tapeworms and roundworms being the most prevalent. Roundworms are typically found in young canines and puppies and tapeworms are found generally when there...
As a dog owner, the sight of dark bloody mucus in your dog's stool can be quite alarming. When there is digested blood in a dog's feces the stool will appear black and tarry, this is called melena. The presence of dark red blood may indicate bleeding in...
Almost all puppies are afflicted with roundworm during their first six months of life. Puppies frequently get roundworm from their mothers before birth or while nursing. Symptoms of roundworms in puppies include weakness, soft stools, frequent vomiting...
Old or fresh blood in a dog's droppings is a sign that a vet needs to be contacted as soon as possible. Note any other unusual symptoms, such as a pot-bellied appearance, lethargy, loss of appetite, a reluctance to be touched around the abdomen, vomiting...
Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist for Expert Village. Today we want to talk about something that every pet owner hopes that they never encounter, and that is blood in your dog or cat or any pet's stool, for that matter, or even in their...
The general term for an irritated colon is colitis, and the primary symptoms are loose stool, mucus or diarrhea. With dogs' predilection for eating poop, garbage and other gross things, the occasional bout of colitis is not always a major concern. It...
Making pet furniture doesn't have to involve hammering, wood and nails. If you're looking for an easy project that you can do alone or with your family, this is a nice one to try out, and it even benefits a member of the family. Your pet will love its...
A severe case of worms in your cat can lead to serious health problems later, or in some cases, even death. So learn the important signs of worms in your cat.
A person can be infected with tapeworms by consuming undercooked meat from an animal that had a tapeworm; consuming tapeworm larvae can lead to developing a full adult tapeworm in the intestines, according to Medline Plus. The Mayo Clinic reports that if...
Dark, tarry stool in dogs should always raise a red flag for dog owners. Schedule an appointment with your dog's veterinarian at once. Bringing a fresh stool sample can help the veterinarian during evaluation. Diagnostic tests will be run in order to...
Hi my name is Sarah and my name is Haley and we are two of the technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital and on behalf of Expert Village.com we are going to speak with you today a little bit about the care of your dog. I’m going to talk a...
Anytime your dog experiences pronounced diarrhea, bloody stools, vomiting or a drastic change in his appetite, you should seek medical attention without delay. Though there are a few benign causes of intestinal irritation, acute diarrhea can quickly lead...
Loose stools in dogs can occur for a number of reasons. While often caused by small disturbances in the digestive system, loose stools---or diarrhea---can also be an indication of a serious medical condition. While mild cases of diarrhea in dogs are...
Diarrhea is bad enough in dogs, but black diarrhea is a special cause for concern. It's usually blood that makes the stool black. Small dogs and puppies are at the most risk of dying from dehydration caused by diarrhea. Any time a dog's stools change...
Liver disease symptoms in dogs are numerous and often difficult to pinpoint because the liver is involved with many of a dog's internal systems. However, there are a few symptoms that are almost always present.
There are a few fairly common ailments in dogs that you must be on the lookout for. Colonitis, or colitis, is one of these. Boxers are especially prone to the colonitis, and may develop chronic colitis, resulting in ongoing treatment. Luckily, colonitis...
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