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• First Aid for Insect Stings in Dogs

  Insect stings or bites can cause mild signs of swelling, pain, and itching or can be more severe causing hives, anaphylactic reactions, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures. In more severe cases emergency veterinary attention is required to stabilize the dog, screen for organ dysfunction, and provide supportive care.

• First Aid for Limping Cats

  Cats limp when they have a hurt leg. Although most limps need veterinary attention, there are a few first-aid measures you can perform at home if your cat begins to hobble. If your cat is in severe pain, take them to your veterinary hospital or emergency hospital immediately.

• First Aid for Limping Dogs

  Dogs limp when they have a hurt leg. Although most limps need veterinary attention, there are a few first-aid measures you can perform at home if your dog begins to hobble. If your dog is in severe pain, take them to your veterinary hospital or emergency hospital immediately.

• First Aid for Tail Injuries in Cats

  A cat’s tail is an extension of its spine, so it is an important part of its anatomy. Tail injuries are common and can sometimes be managed with home first aid, but some cases require veterinary care. This article outlines some common canine tail injuries and how they should be treated.

• First Aid for Tail Injuries in Dogs

  A dog’s tail is an extension of its spine, so it is an important part of its anatomy. Tail injuries are common and can sometimes be managed with home first aid, but some cases require veterinary care. This article outlines some common canine tail injuries and how they should be treated.

• First Aid for Torn or Injured Foot Pads in Cats

  If your cat limps, or licks at her pads, she may have a foot pad that is torn, punctured, or burned. Minor injuries may be treated at home, by cleaning and covering the wound, but deeper or complicated wounds require veterinary attention. Try to avoid foot injuries in your cat by surveying the areas where your cat plays and walks.

• First Aid for Torn or Injured Foot Pads in Dogs

  If your dog limps, or licks at his pads, he may have a foot pad that is torn, punctured, or burned. Minor injuries may be treated at home, by cleaning and covering the wound, but deeper or complicated wounds require veterinary attention. Try to avoid foot injuries in your dog by surveying the areas where your dog plays and walks.

• Fish Oil

  Fish oil (brand names: Eicosaderm, Dermapet, Welactin, AllerG-3) is a supplement derived from cold-water fish, such as salmon. Fish oil is used to help with inflammatory diseases, including skin allergies (atopy) and dermatitis, arthritis, kidney disease, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and some types of cancer. Fish oil is used widely in cats, dogs, and other animals.

• Fish: White Spot Disease (Ich)

  White spot disease (also called ich) is an infection of freshwater fish caused by a single-celled, protozoan parasite. Affected fish have small, white cysts on their skin, gills, and fins. It is highly contagious between fish.

• Flat-Coated Retriever

  Flat-Coated Retrievers are medium-to-large sporting dogs originally developed for retrieving game on land and in water. These dogs are known for their cheerful, outgoing temperament and strong desire to interact with people. They tend to retain a playful, puppy-like demeanor into adulthood.