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How long after a C-section can a mother dog breed again?
Wait 1-2 years, ideally over 2, before breeding again after a C-section to protect her health. She needs IV fluids, warmth, and easy-to-digest food right after surgery.
Will a Dog’s Urinary Tract Infection Heal on Its Own
A dog's urinary tract infection usually won't heal on its own and worsens if ignored. Causes include bacterial exposure (urinating in grass, damp fur), a salty/oily diet, holding urine over 12 hours, and poor genital hygiene. Treatment needs a vet: bacterial UTIs use anti-inflammatories like amoxicillin or cefadroxil, with IV fluids and possible stone surgery if needed; poor response may mean antibiotic resistance.
How long does adult dog enteritis usually take to heal?
With timely treatment, adult enteritis heals in 3 to 7 days. Mild cases improve in about 3 days with antibiotics and mucosal protectants plus probiotics; severe cases with vomiting, blood, dehydration may need a week of IV fluids.
How long should a dog with vomiting and diarrhea be fasted from food and water?
Fast from food and water for about 12 to 24 hours, depending on the case. Causes vary; see a vet for the cause. For severe cases, give anti-diarrhea and antiemetic meds and IV fluids to prevent dehydration.
My dog had leg pain and I gave it human dipyrone, which burned and swelled the pylorus; what should I do?
With pyloric edema, fast the dog first, then use acid inhibitors and mucosal protectants plus IV fluids and antibiotics. Since it took human dipyrone, check liver and kidney with blood work and ultrasound and treat any damage.
My cat was poisoned and vomited yellow foam; I gave atropine, what should I do next?
Treatment depends on the poison type and symptoms; never blindly medicate at home. Get the cat to a hospital fast; for food poisoning, induced vomiting helps unless the cat is unconscious or ate corrosives. IV fluids speed toxin clearance.
My one-month-old puppy has had diarrhea for 3 to 4 days; what should I do?
For severe puppy diarrhea, fasting is advised but must be paired with IV fluids at a clinic to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar. Also test for parasites, parvovirus, and coronavirus to find the cause.
My dog has not eaten for two or three days, lies motionless, and water drips from its mouth after drinking; what should I do?
Not eating has many causes; lying down for days may mean dehydration and collapse from disease, and water not absorbing is critical. It needs IV fluids promptly; if unreachable, syringe glucose and liquid food, keep warm, and see a vet for a full exam.
What causes a dog to both vomit and have diarrhea?
Vomiting and diarrhea can come from food poisoning, parasites, or parvovirus. Toxic foods like spoiled food, chocolate, or onions need emergency vet care; parasites need deworming; parvovirus needs IV fluids.
What are the symptoms of dehydration in dogs?
Dehydration shows as reduced skin elasticity, lethargy, low appetite, dry nose, sunken eyes, and sticky saliva. It occurs in heat (dogs cool by salivating) or from illness with no food or water, such as gastroenteritis or distemper or parvo - needs IV fluids.