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The dog just lies there and does not move
Cold symptoms are cough, sneeze, runny nose and tears; with vomiting and appetite loss, rule out distemper first with a vet. Distemper needs interferon and monoclonal antibodies or it can kill in 1-2 weeks. If it is just a cold or gut issue, use amoxicillin-clavulanate, anti-vomit and probiotics.
Why does my puppy have spasms and trembling?
Spasms and trembling may come from calcium deficiency, distemper infection, or nerve disease. Add calcium-rich food or pet calcium tablets, and if infection is suspected, see a vet.
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The Great Dane, native to Germany and originating in Denmark, was recognized by the AKC in 1887. Despite its giant size, it is an extremely gentle breed known as the 'gentle giant'—smart, brave, and deeply loyal to its owner.
Dog Runny Nose: Is It a Cold?
Many owners assume a runny nose means their dog has a cold, but there are several other causes. A runny nose can signal a cold, rhinitis, irritation from strong smells, or even distemper. Learn the differences and how to respond.
What does blood in a Teddy’s stool look like?
Blood in stool means bright red or dark red blood appears in the feces. Causes include digestive diseases (gastritis, ulcers, intestinal inflammation, parasites), anal diseases (proctitis, tumors, anal sac issues), infectious diseases (distemper, parvovirus), or food poisoning. A fecal exam at the vet is needed.
Started vomiting yesterday, poor appetite, stool firm then loose with a foul smell, temperature 39.8°C.
Based on your description — vomiting, poor appetite, fever, diarrhea — these are typical signs of distemper, possibly an infection. Test with a canine distemper strip; if both C and T lines turn red or purple, the dog is infected. Distemper is highly contagious with over 80% mortality, so see a vet urgently.
What is the purpose of giving a dog serum injections?
Dog serum usually means monoclonal antibody serum, which specifically boosts resistance to a disease. Canine distemper and parvovirus antibodies are used against those illnesses. The serum's antibodies block viral replication and spread, greatly helping control and treatment.
What are the symptoms of intussusception in dogs?
Common signs of intussusception in dogs include severe vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody stool, and an abdominal mass. It often occurs in puppies that eat eagerly, due to fast eating, poor-quality food, or cold water irritating the gut. It may also follow distemper or parvovirus. See a vet promptly for treatment based on severity.
My dog vomited all yesterday, not today, but has a high temperature, eats nothing, and sleeps most of the day.
These signs most likely indicate illness rather than pregnancy, especially with fever and refusal to eat. An unspayed female's fever may signal pyometra; distemper, parvovirus, pancreatitis, or acute gastroenteritis are other possibilities. Prompt veterinary examination is urged to avoid a fatal delay.
My dog has coughed with phlegm, sneezed, had a fever, and yellow dried nasal discharge for two weeks—X-ray shows pneumonia. What now?
With pneumonia, oral meds are poorly absorbed—better to go to the hospital for IV, injections, and nebulization. Puppies need infectious disease screening (distemper can cause pneumonia, needing interferon/monoclonal antibodies). Bacterial pneumonia: do a sensitivity test, then use amoxicillin, cefotaxime, doxycycline by weight. Poor appetite: glucose-saline IV. Lots of phlegm: aminophylline to open airways.