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How can I stop my dog from licking urine?
Licking urine is self-cleaning; to stop it, reduce stress with a calm environment and exercise, clean up waste promptly, and check for urinary disease (frequent licking of the opening, with frequency or pain) and see a vet if abnormal.
How do I train a slender hound to catch pheasants?
Training a slender hound to catch pheasants needs skill. Confine pheasants and dog together so the dog learns the prey's scent, sound, looks, and habits; teach basic obedience first; use a training lead for chase drills to build speed and stamina; on a successful catch, command it to hold.
How does a puppy catch canine distemper?
Puppies catch distemper mainly by contacting infected dogs or ingesting virus-laden feces or food; weak immunity makes them more vulnerable. Signs include cough, sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, fever, lethargy—get a distemper test; vaccinate at 2 months to prevent.
What to Do If a Dog Has a Runny Nose After a Bath
A runny nose after a bath usually means the dog caught a chill. Some dogs dislike baths and their immunity drops, so in low temperatures they catch colds. What should you do? Our pet care specialists answer.
My 9-year-old dog keeps getting pancreatitis—what dog food, diet, and feeding do you recommend?
Pancreatitis is managed mainly through diet: a low-fat, easily digested prescription kibble as staple; avoid high-fat meat; feed small frequent meals on a fixed schedule; daily exercise; and follow the vet's medication and rechecks.
Why are my dog’s paw pads raw and swollen?
Raw, swollen paw pads come from injury (pressure, puncture) or skin disease. Clean and disinfect wounds and apply antibacterial, healing ointment; for fungal or bacterial skin disease, find the cause and treat specifically—fungal needs antifungal medicine.
My dog had a fever of 39.7°C with yellow nasal discharge; after three days of vet shots the fever rose to 39.9°C, though it eats, drinks, and stools normally and the thick discharge is gone—what should I do?
Recurring fever often means a persistent infection; frequent antipyretics can hinder the immune response, so try alcohol-rub physical cooling on the ears, paws, and inner thighs. Still, get a clinical work-up—PCR for distemper and a blood test for parasites.
How good is a Greyhound at catching rabbits?
The Greyhound is an excellent hunting dog—fast, sharp, and keen-nosed—good at catching rabbits and foxes but needs training. It suits flatland hunting; for mountains choose a Whippet or other hound, and start training young.
What causes a lump at my dog’s tail base and on its chest?
A lump on a dog's tail base or chest is usually caused by a skin problem—a bacterial infection forming scabs or parasite bites. Put on an Elizabethan collar, disinfect with iodine, and see a vet for a skin scrape if it does not improve; bacterial pyoderma needs pet-safe antibacterial medication.
My dog had a malignant oral fibrosarcoma removed from its gums—does it need further treatment?
Canine oral fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that tends to recur; although it rarely spreads (about 24% of cases metastasize), full staging is strongly recommended after biopsy. Treatment is usually surgery, with radiation offering the longest survival when combined with incomplete removal.