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My dog has diarrhea, vomited white foam three times, then yellow fluid—what’s wrong?
Your description centers on vomiting and diarrhea rather than confirmed cold symptoms; colds rarely cause digestive signs. Causes vary—if from bad diet or overeating it may be acute gastroenteritis needing fasting, fluids and anti-emetics; if unvaccinated, see a vet for diagnosis and hospitalization.
My dog hasn’t eaten or drunk for 3 days and is vomiting
Three days of no eating or drinking plus vomiting is an emergency suggesting serious gut disease, blockage, or infection. Seek veterinary care at once.
How long should a dog with gastroenteritis and bloody stool fast?
For sudden gastroenteritis with bloody stool, fast 1 to 2 days to ease the gut. Mild cases get meds and probiotics; severe cases need the vet. Avoid long fasting to prevent collapse.
How to tell an Akita with parvovirus is improving?
An Akita with parvovirus improves when fever, vomiting, and diarrhea ease and its spirits and appetite return. Vet care with fluids and antivirals supports recovery and immunity.
Causes and Treatment of Tonsillitis in Dogs
The most common cause of canine tonsillitis is a bacterial infection. If your dog's tonsils are inflamed, treat it promptly to stop the inflammation from worsening or turning into a secondary purulent infection. Here are the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
How long does it take for a cat’s acute kidney failure to turn chronic?
The timeline is uncertain and depends on severity and constitution. Once acute becomes chronic it causes irreversible damage and lifelong prescription diet. Seek a vet at once; symptoms worsen within hours to days.
I gave it Mommy Love, B6, gentamicin, Yunnan Baiyao, cephalexin
Not vomiting in canine parvovirus doesn't mean improvement; treatment lasts about 7 days, worst at 3-5. Green stool suggests continued viral shedding. Your human drugs help symptoms but don't fully fight the virus. For higher cure rate, get vet IVs and antivirals, fluids, and symptomatic meds.
My dog became suddenly lethargic the second day home and vomited undigested food; it couldn’t stand when put down but could after a while
Vomiting and hind-leg weakness suggest gastroenteritis or an infectious disease. Weakness may be dehydration; fast, then use acid inhibitors and probiotics, and rule out distemper or parvo if unvaccinated.
Our dog caught a cold; my dad accidentally gave a second dose of cold medicine after I already gave one; what should I do?
If a double dose was given, first consult the prescribing vet about the drug name and safe dosage. An overdose can damage the liver and kidneys or cause poisoning; a slightly higher dose is usually fine but monitor closely.
How to prevent a dog from dehydrating?
Feed and water on a fixed schedule so the dog gets enough; in summer provide extra water and avoid long activity in heat. For dehydration from diarrhea/vomiting, give glucose/salt water and see a vet.