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A puppy about 15-16 days old was crushed by a big dog days ago; the leg has stayed swollen with no local treatment; the thin front leg is normal, the thick one is the swollen injured leg. Any advice?
If a puppy was crushed and swelling persists, see a vet immediately to avoid permanent disability. Imaging, pain relief, cold packs, or surgery may be needed.
How long does a dog’s cystitis take to heal?
With active treatment, a dog's cystitis usually recovers in 3-5 days, though severe cases take longer. Antibiotics, pain relief, and bladder-mucosa protectants are used.
How long does it take a dog to recover from pancreatitis?
With active treatment, a dog's pancreatitis usually recovers in about a week, though severe cases with complications take longer. Hospitalization and fluids are typical.
How long until a dog dies from gastric torsion (bloat)?
Gastric torsion needs prompt treatment or the dog may die within 24 hours. Signs include a swollen belly, panting, drooling, and pain.
Dog was kicked in the abdomen, vomited three times, then became listless and fell asleep; is it life-threatening?
Vomiting, lethargy, and sleepiness after a dog is kicked in the abdomen is an emergency that needs immediate veterinary care. Internal injury and bleeding such as torsion or spleen rupture are possible.
How long does it take to treat a dog’s oro-nasal fistula?
A dog's oro-nasal fistula generally heals in 1 to 2 weeks, depending on severity. Small, uninfected fistulas may heal within a week, while serious ones may need surgery and about two weeks of rest.
How long does it take for a dog’s mastitis to heal?
A dog's mastitis generally heals in about two weeks. It is usually accompanied by swelling, heat, increased nipple discharge, and redness, and is treated with antibiotics.
How long does it take for a dog’s genital pus discharge to heal?
Genital pus discharge in dogs is usually caused by infection or disease, so a prompt visit to a veterinary clinic is advised. The healing time depends on the specific cause and severity.
How long does it take for a dog’s bronchitis to heal?
A dog's bronchitis generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to resolve, depending on the dog's overall condition and the severity of the illness. Mild cases often show clear improvement after about one week of treatment, while more serious cases may need around two weeks.
My dog’s hind legs suddenly paralyzed and the next day its belly is huge and it cannot use the toilet
Sudden hind paralysis can come from disc slip, pelvic fracture from trauma, nerve or tumor pressure, encephalitis, or low calcium. The big belly and no toilet may be paralysis-related or from fracture and nerve pressure causing constipation or incontinence; get X-ray, CT, or MRI at a vet.