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How is DouChai dog food brand
DouChai, founded in 2014, is mostly produced by major domestic manufacturer Fubei. It has gut-health, hypoallergenic, classic, freeze-dried, and air-dried lines; some find the added lactobacillus gives a sour smell.
My dog passed jelly-like blood two hours after deworming, about twice overnight, small amount
Blood in the stool after deworming may mean the drug irritated the gut; if the dog is otherwise normal it usually recovers in 2-3 days on soft food. Severe or persistent symptoms could indicate enteritis from parasites and need a vet.
What does a normal Golden Retriever stool look like?
Normal stool is yellow-brown or brown, log-shaped, firm but not hard, with a mild smell. 1-4 bowel movements a day is normal; sudden soft, smelly or absent stool signals gut trouble.
What is normal dog defecation?
Normal stool is dark, long, medium-firm, and lifts cleanly; high-fiber diets may briefly soften it. Frequency is usually 1-2 times daily; sudden changes suggest gut disease or indigestion.
What happens if a dog is infected with coccidia?
Coccidia infect the gut lining, causing vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, weight loss, and anemia; long diarrhea harms growth and dehydrates, and weak puppies can die. See a vet.
What happens if a dog chokes on paper?
Paper stuck in the throat or windpipe can cause choking and death in minutes; in the esophagus or gut it causes vomiting and pain needing a vet. A small soft amount may pass naturally.
How can I tell a dog is not a ‘week dog’ (sick puppy)?
Sick 'week dogs' are sold at roadsides or online, carry acute infections like distemper or parvo with lethargy and vomiting, and may be stimulant-injected with eye/nose discharge and dirty rear. Buy from reputable sources.
What happens if a dog eats an apple?
Dogs can eat apples for vitamins and fiber, but avoid the seeds (cyanide) and large amounts that cause tummy upset; diabetic dogs get only a small piece.
What happens if a dog eats too many treats?
Too many treats make dogs picky, prone to obesity and its health risks, and can cause indigestion. Keep treats secondary to a balanced main diet.
My puppy was bathed at the clinic, caught a chill on the way home, rode an hour in the car, and since 7:50 has been coughing, gagging, and vomiting clear fluid; two soft stools; given doxycycline. What should I do?
Coughing and gagging after a bath and chill are usually a respiratory infection; doxycycline with an expectorant can help. Keep the dog warm and well-nourished. If it worsens or shows other signs, suspect viral disease and see a vet.