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My four-month-old dog has distemper: no appetite, gurgling gut, bloody watery stool, not eating, retching, lethargic. What do I do?
These signs suggest an infectious disease, likely parvo more than distemper. If distemper is confirmed, hospital care is urgent with no guarantee of cure.
How long does it take to cure a dog’s pica?
Recovery from canine pica is hard to pin down. Vitamin deficiency responds to supplements, while parasites need deworming.
How long can a dog with fluid in the lungs survive?
Pulmonary edema is curable with prompt care and will not shorten lifespan; symptoms improve within a week. Untreated, a dog may die in 1 to 3 days.
How long does it take to treat cat cystitis?
Feline cystitis generally clears up after 7 to 10 days of treatment. It is common in male cats and causes painful, frequent urination that needs prompt care.
A Dog That Had Parvo Stayed Home a Day, Went to the Vet, Seemed Better, Then Died Two Days Later; Can I Get a New Dog After a Few Days?
You can get a new dog after parvo, but disinfect the home first and avoid unclean areas. Use pet disinfectant and UV light daily for 7 to 10 days, then bring the new dog only after full vaccination and antibody testing.
How Long Does It Take for a Cat’s Aspiration Pneumonia to Heal?
Feline aspiration pneumonia needs about two weeks of medication and over four weeks to fully recover. Caused by inhaled foreign objects, it brings coughing and breathing trouble and risks secondary infection, especially in kittens.
My Dog Vomited and the Stool Test Shows CPV-AG Positive, What Does This Mean?
A CPV-AG positive result means the dog carries or has parvovirus. If clinical signs appear, follow the vet's symptomatic treatment. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy; vaccinate regularly to prevent it.
My 3 Month Old Cane Corso Was Given Calcium for Days But Still Can’t Stand, Why?
Many conditions can cause a dog to be unable to stand, so a vet visit is needed for diagnosis. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, use lactoferrin powder and liquid calcium, and severe cases may need IV calcium. Effects take half a month to a month. Other causes include hip dysplasia and nerve disease.
Can I Feed It Cooked Eggs? What Else Would It Enjoy Eating?
After a miscarriage, a hedgehog needs careful hand feeding with a protein rich diet of mealworms, snails, and earthworms, plus cooked egg yolk and meat based mash with fruit and greens. Hedgehogs are lactose sensitive, so avoid dairy.
Will a Goldfish’s Lost Scales Grow Back?
Lost scales generally regrow but slowly. From collision or rough handling: disinfect, keep clean water, add nutrition. From disease: treat the underlying cause.