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Why Do Dogs Get Lipomas?
Slowed metabolism and poor diet are the main drivers of dog lipomas, common in obese older dogs. Most are benign and need no treatment unless growing fast or infiltrative, when surgery is used. Prevent with a balanced low-fat high-fiber high-protein diet, keeping toxins away, and a healthy weight via exercise and checkups.
Why Dogs Develop Splayed (Flat) Feet
Dog splayed feet (paws flat on the ground) come from long cage stays, slippery floors, too-fast growth and obesity, calcium lack, or a natural 'rabbit paw'. Most are avoidable; feed a balanced diet with calcium and give sun for absorption.
Preparing to Bring a Dog Home
A new dog, especially a puppy, stresses easily in a strange home, so prep the house first: put away breakables and hazards, and block any escape holes. Carry it with one hand under the chest and the other under the rump, let it rest before exploring, soothe night crying with a covered crate or a ticking clock, and confine a puppy in a roomy ventilated cage when alone.
First Aid for Common Dog Injuries at Home
At-home first aid for dogs covers scrapes, bites, burns, fractures, and sprains. Clean small scrapes with iodine, control bleeding and disinfect larger wounds, flush burns with cool water, immobilize fractures and rush to the clinic, and ice sprains then rest. Always use an Elizabethan collar and update the rabies vaccine after bites.
Why Do Dogs Get Depressed?
Too little exercise, boredom, long-term abuse, or an owner's own depression can make a dog depressed, showing in mood and behavior changes — and depression shortens a dog's life. Manage care well to prevent it.
Causes and Treatment of Cellulitis in Dogs
Staphylococcus and streptococcus are the main bacteria behind cellulitis, though some cases come from mixed putrefactive infections and usually need surgical debridement. Here are the causes and treatments of canine cellulitis.
What happens if a dog is kept in a cage?
Long-term caging makes a dog feel distressed, anxious, and repressed, causing bad behaviors like biting the cage, struggling, and howling, and may lead to joint and bone problems. Cage use needs care: right size, good equipment, clean, enough food and water, and proper exercise and socialization. Let it out daily to play in open space.
What happens if a dog drinks medicated bath water?
If a dog drinks medicated bath water, it may cause poisoning, nausea, vomiting, and other reactions. Different drug ingredients have different effects, so take it to a nearby vet quickly with the product packaging or label. Large amounts may need emergency care like gastric lavage or injections.
How Much Water Does a Dog Need Each Day?
Adults need about 80-120 ml of water per kg daily; puppies 140-170 ml per kg. Keep a bowl of clean water available, give cooled boiled water (not long-term mineral/tap), and tempt reluctant drinkers with flavored water, homemade meals, or more exercise.
How to Care for a Dog in Its Growth Stage
A 'growth-stage' dog is one from weaning to adulthood. After weaning it is separated from the mother and moves from milk to puppy kibble. As it grows, its energy needs change, so its diet must change too. Here is how to manage a growing dog.