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What happens if a dog skips the six-in-one vaccine?
Skipping the six-in-one vaccine leaves dogs open to rabies, distemper, parvo, and other serious diseases with high cost and fatality; vaccinate regularly.
My one-month-old kitten had normal stool, then soft stool, and now diarrhea with blood – what should I do?
Bloody diarrhea in a kitten may be hemorrhagic enteritis or a virus such as panleukopenia. Have a vet rule out distemper, then use appropriate medication and a hypoallergenic diet.
My dog has diarrhea with bloody water, and its eyes have some red blood vessels and discharge
Diarrhea with bloody water in dogs can be caused by acute hemorrhagic enteritis, parasite infection, foreign-body damage to the gut lining, or a viral infection. Red eyes with heavy discharge may simply be bacterial conjunctivitis, but could also relate to a systemic infection from gut inflammation. If the dog is unvaccinated, consider distemper or parvovirus and see a vet promptly. If a vet visit is impossible, symptomatic meds like pet amoxicillin-clavulanate, neomycin sulfate, or cefadroxil with bismuth carbonate for diarrhea, plus neomycin or hydrocortisone eye drops, may help.
My dog suddenly stopped eating; thought it was enteritis, treatment helped a bit but then it stopped eating and became very weak, couldn’t walk. Blood test showed a sudden drop in red blood cells; it just got a transfusion.
Low red-cell count can come from anemia, poor nutrition, toxins, infection, or disease; causes include internal bleeding or chronic illness. Further tests are needed. Ingested drugs/toxins or distemper can also lower red cells and appetite.
Lethargic, dry nose, not eating, drinks little, keeps lying down, vomited once with white foam
From your description, lethargy, dry nose, lying down, and vomiting mean the dog is sick — get a vet exam to confirm the cause. Focus on ruling out distemper; if infected, use interferon and monoclonal antibodies plus oral antibiotics to prevent secondary infection and for symptomatic care.
Hello, my dog suddenly lay on the ground with its hind legs twitching, and the sides of its belly also twitched; it wouldn’t get up or respond when called, and it vomited. What’s going on?
Sudden convulsions and vomiting mainly point to poisoning, distemper complications, epilepsy, nerve damage, or brain parasite infection. Once the convulsions ease, take it to a vet for cause-based treatment. If it had distemper before, it's likely a distemper aftereffect.
What medicine treats infectious canine tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)?
Caused by various pathogens (parainfluenza, distemper, herpesvirus). Severe cases need antibiotics to curb spread. Symptomatic care: bronchodilators for breathing trouble, steroids for severe inflammation.
What causes a dog to have seizures (convulsions)?
Causes include epilepsy, poisoning, calcium deficiency, encephalitis, and distemper aftereffects. Recurring quick episodes suggest epilepsy; persistent ones may be calcium deficiency. Always see a vet.
What happens if an adult dog is not vaccinated?
An unvaccinated adult dog still has weak immunity and can catch distemper, parvovirus, rabies, or parainfluenza with high mortality. Adults are stronger than puppies, but vaccination is still essential to avoid these dangers.
What if a Golden Retriever puppy is bathed before vaccination?
An unvaccinated puppy bathed may catch a cold, especially if water is too cold or fur is not dried, risking bacteria and viruses including distemper and parvovirus. Irritating products or frequent baths cause dry skin and even skin disease.