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What medicine treats dog gum inflammation?
Use antibacterial drugs plus oral care, e.g. metronidazole-based meds and lysozyme sprays. Regular oral cleaning prevents recurrence.
Two days ago a hard lump appeared on the head; I thought it was a bug and pulled it off, then it bled. I applied iodine; now it’s starting to pus. What should I do about a pus wound on a dog’s head?
Shave the area, rinse daily with saline or hydrogen peroxide, squeeze out pus, then disinfect with iodine and apply pet wound medication. For heavy pus, see a vet for anti-inflammatory injections.
My dog hasn’t been eating well these days, then vomits yellow fluid and yellow foam, and has soft, loose stools.
Vomiting yellow fluid and loose stools may indicate gastroenteritis or gastric ulcers; unvaccinated dogs could have a viral disease. Use broad-spectrum antibiotics, anti-diarrhea and anti-vomiting meds, and probiotics; see a vet if no relief.
How do I tell if my dog has a cold?
Watch for low energy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine; see a vet if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
What oral medication is best for canine adenovirus type 2 and canine mycoplasma?
This mixed infection needs antivirals and antibiotics to relieve signs and prevent secondary infection; adenovirus type 2 causes infectious bronchitis treated symptomatically with cough/expectorant/anti-inflammatory drugs and electrolytes. Oral drugs work poorly, so injectables, IV, and nebulization are preferred.
My dog has a small patch of black dots on its back — my boyfriend says it’s flea dirt; after washing, the skin is hard and red. What’s going on?
Black dots on a dog are usually caused by fleas, but can also be folliculitis or melanin deposits. Place the dots on a damp white tissue; if it turns red, it's a flea infection.
My dog since yesterday won’t eat, only drinks water, keeps arching its rear, occasional clear vomit, no stool — what’s wrong?
Frequent rear-arching with persistent vomiting suggests abdominal pain; pancreatitis or parvovirus could be the cause and can worsen or turn life-threatening. Don't medicate blindly — see a vet to find the cause.
My Dog Is Shedding Badly and Has a Bald Patch With Grain-Like Particles in the Fur
Heavy shedding has many causes: skin disease (bacteria, fungus, mites) with scales, bumps, redness, scabs; severe malnutrition; seasonal coat change; or hormone imbalance causing symmetric loss. Get a skin exam to avoid wrong medication.
How long does it usually take for a dog to give birth to puppies?
A dog's gestation period is about two months. Once pregnancy reaches two months or more, the dog enters the pre-labor stage. Around 4-5 weeks, the nipples become more swollen and erect. Rapid breathing, contractions, nesting, milk discharge, or watery vaginal discharge usually signal that labor is near.
Dog’s nose is very dry and cracked, with hard crust on the muzzle, but the dog looks very healthy and energetic
Dry, cracked, crusted noses commonly come from: 1) weather, environment, injury, or virus causing nasal plane cracks or respiratory mucosa damage, worsened by lack of water or nutrition; 2) skin disease like fungus, bacteria, or mites causing hair loss, redness, thickening, and crusting if not cleaned and treated.