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Can a Dogo Argentino catch rabbits?
Dogo Argentino can catch rabbits—fast, agile, has hunting instinct. But each dog differs; train/guide it for rabbit hunting. Ensure health, balance work/rest, avoid fatigue. During the hunt, ensure it doesn't harm other animals or people.
My dog started having seizures yesterday morning, many times, medication doesn’t help, constant drooling and circling, and not using the bathroom.
A dog's epileptic seizures usually manifest as convulsions, foaming at the mouth, involuntary movement, and loss of consciousness. Canine epilepsy is generally incurable and the exact cause is hard to find; its causes include brain infection, brain injury, brain tumors, metabolic problems, poisoning, and structural brain abnormalities. In addition, certain drugs, chemicals, or environmental factors may also trigger seizures in dogs. To confirm this condition, the owner should follow the veterinarian's advice and give appropriate help. Once epilepsy is diagnosed, the dog needs lifelong medication, re-examinations, and anti-epileptic treatment - anti-epileptic drugs include phenobarbital, potassium bromide, and diazepam. Medication controls the seizures to avoid major disruption to the dog's and owner's daily life, but in many cases the seizures return once treatment stops. Besides sticking to medication under the vet's guidance, seek timely care in emergencies and have follow-up exams to adjust the medication.
My dog is a male; yellow-green pus is dripping from his genitals. What medication should I use?
Yellow-green purulent discharge from a dog's genitals may be caused by urethritis, a urinary tract infection, or other inflammation of the urinary system. It is recommended to take the dog to a veterinary hospital for examination to confirm the cause and give targeted treatment. Pus from the urethral opening means the dog may have a suppurative urinary infection; if not treated promptly, as the condition progresses it can affect the whole body and lead to sepsis. If it is a female dog with yellow-green genital discharge, reproductive-system issues should also be considered.
What medication is used to treat a dog’s periodontitis?
Common medications for treating a dog's periodontitis include anti-inflammatory and oral-care products, such as amoxicillin-clavulanate and oral disinfectants. First, check the dog's teeth to see if there is plaque or tartar; if plaque and tartar are excessive, it is recommended to clean the teeth first and then use medication, feeding the dog easily chewable and digestible food during treatment. Regular teeth cleaning and oral care are important measures to prevent periodontitis in dogs, so the owner should keep the dog's mouth clean and healthy.
What happens if a dog gets cataracts?
Cataracts are common mostly in older dogs and usually develop with age; main symptoms include cloudy, blurred eyes, the pupil possibly appearing gray or white, and in severe cases complete blindness. The dog may also have eye pain, tearing, and increased eye pressure. Cataracts generally require surgery, such as lens implantation or phacoemulsification, removing the damaged lens and replacing it with an artificial one.
My dog keeps scratching and probably has fleas; I bought medication, but then noticed pus-filled bumps on its belly with a lot of scabbing, and I don’t dare to buy medication casually — I really don’t know what to do
Pus-filled bumps and scabs on a dog's belly are generally skin inflammation caused by bacterial superficial pyoderma, usually because the dog frequently lies on damp flooring or in a humid environment while its own skin resistance is weak, leading to secondary bacterial infection. If you don't know how to handle it, the best approach is to take the dog for a skin scraping examination and use medication as directed by the veterinarian.
My dog was hit by a car; the vet looked at the X-ray and said nothing, but it has not urinated or defecated in 24 hours, eats a little, drinks often
The X-ray shows a distal femur fracture and a shattered pelvis; the lack of urination and defecation is likely from the pelvic fracture and needs prompt surgery to remove bone fragments and fix internally. Healing is slow, so care for it closely.
I have a cat and a dog; before I left the dog’s eyes were fine, but when I returned they were tearing and a bit swollen; not sure if the cat scratched it
Tearing and swelling likely mean conjunctivitis or keratitis, with light sensitivity, discharge, and redness; causes include foreign objects, entropion, a cat scratch, or rubbing. If appetite and spirits are normal, distemper is unlikely; use pet eye drops 4-6 times daily and a collar, or see a vet.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.
What is the difference between dog fleas and cat fleas?
Dog and cat fleas differ in appearance (cat fleas are smaller and dark brown to black; dog fleas larger and reddish brown to yellow brown), host preference (cat fleas on cats, dog fleas on dogs), breeding season (cat fleas in spring and summer, dog fleas year-round), and diseases spread (cat fleas spread brucellosis and typhoid; dog fleas spread tapeworm and plague).