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Why does a puppy get neuritis?
Causes of neuritis include B-vitamin deficiency, thiamine deficiency, poor nutrition, parasites, bacteria, genetics, and environment. B vitamins protect the nerves, so a diet lacking them can trigger neuritis. Signs are movement disorder, behavior change, and abnormal vocalization; see a vet promptly.
How obedient is a Samoyed?
A Samoyed is usually quite obedient; as a former sled dog it has working instincts and trainability. Though less smart than Border Collies or Goldens, its good obedience and gentle, friendly nature make training easy. Early socialization and ongoing training let it obey better.
What does distemper convulsion look like?
Distemper convulsion usually shows slight limb movement with unconscious moaning and drooling, from the virus attacking the nerves; severe cases have whole-body convulsions lasting long with poor prognosis. Early signs include repeated fever, poor appetite, discharge, cough, and vomiting. See a vet early to reduce risk.
What happens if an adult dog is not vaccinated?
An unvaccinated adult dog still has weak immunity and can catch distemper, parvovirus, rabies, or parainfluenza with high mortality. Adults are stronger than puppies, but vaccination is still essential to avoid these dangers.
What happens when a cat goes deaf?
A cat's hearing is keen and ears twitch at small sounds. After losing hearing, it reacts slowly to sounds like horns or calls and stops ear-twitching, making it more easily startled or endangered outdoors. In multi-cat homes, a deaf cat may struggle to communicate.
What happens when a dog has dry skin?
Dry skin itches, so the dog scratches and licks, causing breaks and infection, plus heavy dandruff that hurts hygiene. Causes include low humidity, frequent bathing, and vitamin or mineral deficiency. Improve the environment, add vitamins, fish oil, and lecithin, and bathe less with pet shampoo.
What does heatstroke look like in a Pomeranian?
Heatstroke in a Pomeranian is a series of symptoms from failed temperature regulation in high heat: rapid breathing, high temperature, drooling, seizures, coma, fast heartbeat, and dehydration. Act immediately: move to shade, give water, cool with lukewarm water, and see a vet.
What happens if a Pomeranian drinks beer?
A dog's metabolism differs from humans; even a little alcohol can damage the liver and kidneys and affect the nerves. A Pomeranian may show breathing difficulty, dizziness, coma, and weakness, and beer's gas can cause bloat and vomiting. Do not give beer; see a vet if ill.
My dog is losing hair and has a lot of dandruff
From the photo, the hair loss and heavy dandruff may be caused by fungal infection or seborrheic dermatitis. Take the dog for a skin scraping to identify the pathogen; for Malassezia, use a sensitive antibiotic or oral itraconazole.
Why does a rabbit drool?
Rabbit drooling may be caused by rough forage injuring the oral mucosa, or by oral diseases such as gingivitis and stomatitis. Check the rabbit's mouth and teeth to find the cause.