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What to Do About Prolonged Postpartum Lochia in Dogs
As we know, after birth a dog sheds the afterbirth; the residual blood and turbid fluid in the womb is called 'lochia.' Weak uterine contraction, uterine fatigue, endocrine disorder, local inflammation, or retained placenta are the main causes of incomplete postpartum lochia.
Symptoms of Dystocia in Dogs
Dystocia is uncommon in dogs and occurs more in certain breeds, such as small dogs like Chihuahuas; excessive inbreeding can also cause reproductive insufficiency and, if mismanaged, lead to difficult labor.
Early Symptoms of Rickets in Dogs
Rickets in dogs mainly blocks the ossification process during growth; long bones bend under weight, cartilage enlarges, and swollen lumps appear at the junctions of ribs and costal cartilage.
Precautions for Deworming Your Dog
Some think feeding a dog is enough, but deworming and vaccines can't be skipped—they prevent illness. Here are the precautions.
Main Causes of Dog Shedding and How to Manage It
Because dogs have a coat, shedding is normal. But some pathological hair loss is not normal. To tackle shedding, you need to understand the common causes and symptoms.
Can Dogs Eat Eggs, Raw or Cooked
Today let's learn how dogs should eat eggs. The high protein in eggs helps a dog maintain a healthy weight. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the yolk are essential for adult dog bone growth.
Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Dogs
Canine nephritis is a serious bilateral glomerular inflammation from infection and allergic reaction. Signs include low mood, fever, vomiting, frequent or bloody urine, edema, and uremia; strict care and vet treatment are needed.
Symptoms of Rickets in Dogs
Canine rickets is a metabolic disease in puppies from lack of vitamin D and calcium, showing bone deformity, odd gait, and swollen joints; most common at 1-3 months. Sun, diet, and calcium/vitamin D supplements prevent and treat it.
Managing Dog Hair Loss from Endocrine Imbalance
Endocrine hair loss starts with pigmentation and scaly thin coat, then symmetric shedding on the belly, chest, and thighs. Thyroid, adrenal, or sex-gland disorders are common; treatment uses hormone testing and thyroid supplements.
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are cheap and nutritious. In any DIY dog-food recipe you'll see them - boiled or dried, they're essential. Most commercial foods contain them too, as an important carb source.