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My 8-month dog started wobbling a month ago, got worse, now cannot stand, limbs stiff, urinates lying down; after I bought medicine and helped it walk, it can now walk but still wobbles
Wobbling, inability to stand, and not using the paw pads may be from nervous-system problems, neuritis, bone issues, or vitamin deficiency. Take the dog to a vet at once for a full exam including neuro and bone assessment, and possibly blood tests, X-ray, or MRI. Treatment may include medication, acupuncture, or physical therapy.
What should I watch for with a dog’s external deworming?
For external deworming, part the fur and apply the drug to the skin, not the hair, and place it on the back of the neck to prevent licking and poisoning; use an Elizabethan collar after. Do not bathe the dog for 3 days, since the drug needs about 3 days to spread and bathing would wash it away.
My dog has a large lump protruding from its anus after giving birth, and I don’t know what to do
A large lump from the anus after birth is likely rectal prolapse, where the rectum protrudes, from diarrhea, muscle looseness, overstrain, or birth complications. It needs a vet's surgical repair. While waiting, keep the dog in a clean warm place to avoid infection and further injury, do not try to fix it yourself, and do not delay, since prolonged prolapse causes tissue death and harder recovery.
My dog has a coin-sized scab; after it mostly fell off the skin is still hard, the hair there thinned, and dandruff-like flakes fall off — what disease is this, urgent help
Black scabs, dandruff, and hair loss are likely from bacterial, fungal, or mite skin infection. Bacteria or fungi cause scabs and post-loss dandruff; parasites like mange mites, scabies, ticks, or fleas cause itching and folliculitis. Environment, poor care, or genetics also contribute. See a vet for scraping and use the right medicine with an Elizabethan collar.
Must a dog get the 8-in-1 vaccine before rabies vaccine, or can rabies be given directly?
Getting the 8-in-1 before rabies is not absolute; you may give rabies first if the puppy is over three months old and spaced at least a week from other vaccines. But it is usually advised to give the infectious-disease (8-in-1) vaccine first, since those diseases are common and an unvaccinated dog has low immunity and can catch something during rabies vaccination; rabies is rarer and puppies stay home, so it is scheduled later.
My dog went out to play, came home and stopped eating, vomited the next day, only drinks water, sleeps more, and is less lively with low energy lately
Vomiting yellow fluid with no eating or drinking is usually a serious gastrointestinal disease and needs a confirmed cause before medication. For indigestion, give probiotics; for gastroenteritis with frequent vomiting, withhold food and give pet anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic plus probiotics; if no improvement, get IV fluids. Distemper or parvovirus also cause yellow vomiting and need early hospital care.
Why do dogs get acute encephalitis?
Acute encephalitis in dogs is usually caused by viral, parasite, bacterial, or fungal infection; for example, canine distemper or rabies virus can lead to it secondarily. It may also be a primary genetic issue such as nerve damage or incomplete nerve development. Treatment is urgent and must start promptly.
Why shouldn’t you make eye contact with a dog?
Avoiding eye contact prevents unease; a dog may see a direct stare as a challenge or threat and become aggressive. Strangers especially should not stare at a dog's eyes. Once mutual trust is built, eye contact is fine.
What to watch for after a dog’s inhaled anesthesia?
After inhaled anesthesia the respiratory system may be affected, so watch breathing closely and act at once on rapid, slow, or stopped breathing to avoid suffocation. Body temperature drops and chills are likely, so keep the dog warm with a blanket or heating pad, and place it in a safe spot until it wakes.
What documents are needed to register a dog license?
To register a dog license, prepare the household register, ID, proof of dog ownership, the dog's vaccination certificate, and four photos of the dog. Then apply at the local subdistrict office, fill in the registration form, get neighborhood committee sign-off and a responsibility agreement, and finally have the dog health-checked, rabies-vaccinated, microchipped, and receive the immunization certificate.