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My dog’s skin is red; can a vet tell me what caused this?
From the photo the red skin is likely a fungal infection with white scales, rash, and scabs causing patchy hair loss and itch. A skin scraping confirms; use antifungals per vet.
After a bath my dog coughs, won’t eat, and has loose, bloody stool—what’s wrong?
A dog that coughs, loses appetite, and has loose, bloody stool after a bath may have a cold, a respiratory infection, or a serious viral disease. It could also be enteritis or intestinal parasites, so a vet visit is needed.
My dog fell and its two front legs look different in size—what does it mean?
If a dog falls and one front leg looks larger than the other, it may be a fracture, joint injury, or soft-tissue inflammation. Watch for pain, swelling, twitching, or abnormal gait, and seek veterinary care immediately.
Why does a dog like to sniff other dogs’ bottoms?
Sniffing another dog's rear is a greeting that reveals sex, mood, and health, helping build social bonds. Do not pull the dog away; it is just how dogs communicate.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
Why is my dog’s body stiff?
Stiffness may be muscle fatigue from overexercise, joint problems like arthritis or calcification, muscle strain, nerve issues, or bone deformity. Persistent stiffness needs a vet.
My 12-year-old dog had a mammary tumor we didn’t operate on due to age; it has now burst with blood-water and pus; does it need surgery, can it worsen, what medicine controls it?
Mammary tumors are common in older unspayed females and can be benign or malignant; rupture risks infection. See a vet; surgery may be advised if healthy enough, or medical care if not.
Dog is very thin with prominent ribs, severe hair loss at tail base and hind legs, dark skin patches, hard to stand on hind legs, old age; is it skin disease or parasites, what medicine?
Severe hair loss and dark patches may be skin disease, but thinness and weak hind legs in an old dog suggest other issues too. A full exam is needed to diagnose and treat.
Can a dog’s glaucoma be cured?
A dog's glaucoma can be cured if treated promptly. It is divided into primary and secondary types, managed with medication, surgery, or eye drops.
My dog’s leg is injured and the skin is broken
Broken skin, hair loss, and scabs from a superficial wound need iodine disinfection and antibiotic ointment plus a collar. If from skin disease, get a scrape test first.