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My dog’s skin has been chewed raw with a skin problem; it keeps biting its legs into wounds and scratching nonstop, with poor appetite and low spirits.
Based on your description, the chewing and scratching may be from parasites (fleas, ticks, mites) causing itch — get an anti-itch shot and external deworming, shave and disinfect with iodine. Food/environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis also cause relentless itching; find and avoid the allergen, and give vet-prescribed oral anti-itch medication. Anxiety self-harm is also possible; see a vet. Always use an Elizabethan collar.
My dog is vomiting and had been binge eating suddenly before — what’s going on?
Eating randomly, binge eating, or irregular feeding can cause vomiting. Your dog's binge eating likely caused acute gastroenteritis — vomiting with mucus, lethargy, poor appetite, later diarrhea or straining. Vomiting may also signal parasites, pancreatitis, or parvovirus. Avoid binge feeding; fast and observe, then give probiotics and an antacid.
What happens if a dog drinks tap water?
Tap water's effect depends on quality and the dog. It contains chlorine, fluoride, lead, etc. for disinfection, safe in small amounts but harmful in excess. Old pipes can add heavy metals, bacteria, and mold, polluting the water. Generally give boiled or purified water for safety.
My dog caught a fungal skin infection from another dog and now has red, hairless patches on its leg.
Dog fungal infections vary — malassezia, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, etc. Get a skin test to identify the type. Common malassezia or spore infections are treated with oral antifungals or topical sprays/ointments. Fungal infection needs a fairly long treatment; keep medicating until fully recovered to prevent relapse.
Why are there scabs at the base of my dog’s ears?
Scabs at the ear base are likely bacterial dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, or fungal infection, all causing hair loss, itching, dandruff, and dermatitis. Get a skin scraping at the vet to identify the infection type. Before diagnosis, trim and clean the area, disinfect, and use anti-inflammatory medicine to see if it improves.
Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs and How to Fix It
Bad breath in dogs is usually caused by tartar, poor digestion, or an underlying illness. Regular brushing, sensible feeding, and gut probiotics help, but persistent odor warrants a vet visit to rule out gastrointestinal or kidney disease.
What happens when a dog has inflamed tonsils?
A dog with tonsillitis usually shows throat pain, coughing, drooling, poor appetite, difficulty breathing, and bad breath, and may develop a fever. Untreated, it can worsen and cause complications, so see a vet. Treatment typically includes oral or injected antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and painkillers.
My dog has gallbladder hyperplasia; our local vet says no treatment is needed. What should I do?
The ultrasound shows a thickened, hyperechoic gallbladder wall, possibly with sludge or stones, but ultrasound cannot tell the nature or cause of the hyperplasia; guided needle sampling and blood tests are needed. If the dog is young with severe hyperplasia or mucocele, gallbladder removal is best, then long-term meds, diet, and rechecks with good prognosis. Keep regular light meals, less greasy meat, more low-fat digestible food. Older, suffering dogs may need conservative care or euthanasia per the vet.
What does blood in urine and refusal to eat mean in a dog?
Blood in urine has several causes; most are urinary - urethritis, cystitis, kidney issues, stones, tumors - or trauma from impact. Poisoning causing hemolysis (onions, leeks, rat poison) also does it, as do blood parasites from ticks (babesia, anaplasma, Lyme). Mild urethritis keeps spirits and appetite, so observe with antibiotics; with lethargy, fever, or anorexia, see a vet to avoid worsening.
What does a dog’s eye discharge look like?
Dog eye discharge is usually yellow or brown, either dry solid or moist paste. Tears contain proteins and other substances that form discharge when not fully drained. A moderate amount is normal and protects the eyes from bacteria and dust. But excessive discharge with redness, swelling, or tearing signals an eye problem needing a vet.