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My dog has vomited for three days, yellow fluid on days one and three and undigested kibble on day two. The vet said it looked fine and sent us home with medicine; day one of meds no vomit, but today (day two) it threw up kibble again. It has appetite, good spirits, normal stools, wet nose, no fever. What could it be?
Vomiting yellow fluid and undigested food suggests dietary upset or gastroenteritis; feed soaked hypoallergenic kibble in small frequent meals and nothing else. If it continues, get fecal, blood, and imaging tests.
My dog was overfed a few days ago, about 3 to 4 months old, now weak and near death, sometimes comes out for a drink, eats nothing, very thin
Weakness and poor appetite may signal distemper, infectious hepatitis, or parasites; long starvation also causes low blood sugar and electrolyte imbalance. Take it for IV fluids first to restore basics, then run blood, fecal, and imaging tests to find the cause.
What happens if a dog is beaten and suffers internal injuries?
Internal injury may show painful whining, reluctance to move, tenderness at the spot, and appetite loss. Organ damage can cause bloody stool or urine; nerve damage may bring confusion, incontinence, seizures, paralysis. See a vet for blood tests, imaging, and neuro exams, then treat per results.
My dog hasn’t eaten for four days and vomits up anything forced in within minutes, even water; its nose is very dry
Not eating for four days with vomiting water may be acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, or viral disease; prolonged fasting causes electrolyte imbalance and dehydration, life-threatening. Take to vet for IV fluids to stabilize. Get blood, imaging, biochemistry to tell if simple digestive issue or high-risk disease (distemper, parvovirus), then treat.
What are the symptoms of liver ascites in dogs?
Common signs include lethargy, reduced appetite, a swollen belly, fever, yellowing skin, and breathing difficulty. Diagnosis requires imaging and blood tests, and treatment often involves draining fluid and supporting the liver.
What if a dog keeps hiccuping?
Constant hiccups may come from indigestion, a stuck foreign object, gut infection, or stress. If it lasts minutes or pairs with breathing trouble, vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, see a vet; before that, try warm water and gentle throat/chest massage.
What causes a dog’s coat to turn yellow?
Yellowing can be genetic, or from poor nutrition, salty diet, wrong washing products, or aging. Nutrient lack causes coarse yellow coat; unsuitable shampoo damages skin and coat; external parasites like fleas and ticks can also yellow the fur.
What does it mean when a dog grows white hair?
White hair can come from natural aging, genetics, health issues, or outside factors. Aging reduces follicle pigment; some breeds are naturally white; lack of nutrients or long-term stress can also whiten the coat.
Why is a dog’s nose not black?
A non-black nose may be inherited from parents or ancestors. If it was black then changed, causes include lack of sunlight, aging, nutrient deficiency, or skin disease. Aging slows metabolism and reduces pigment; indoor living with little light also lightens it.
What should I do if my dog’s teeth are loose?
Loose teeth in a puppy usually signal the start of teething (4–5 months); just supplement calcium. In senior dogs it's normal aging—switch to soft, easy-to-digest food. Loose teeth can also come from gum disease, periodontitis, or tartar, which needs a vet.