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My dog has had yellow sticky nasal discharge on one side for a while, antibiotics did not help, could it be teeth or rhinitis or tumor?
Dog nasal discharge can come from a cold, allergy, sinusitis, polyps, or tumor. Clear discharge with no other signs may self-resolve in a week or two, but yellow-green with sneezing or poor appetite needs chest X-ray and respiratory tests; CT or scope if severe.
My dog keeps coughing like dry heaving or a dry cough
A dog coughing like dry heaving may have a bone stuck or a respiratory disease; do not medicate blindly. Try to see and remove a visible bone gently, but go to the vet for X-rays if unsure, and rush to emergency if breathing is fast or it vomits.
What should I do about a mucus cyst on my dog’s chin, is it serious?
A chin mucus cyst, or salivary cyst, usually heals with timely treatment but can grow and block breathing, even causing suffocation. It forms from saliva buildup under the skin; have a vet check it and treat with cleaning, antibiotics, or surgery, keeping it from licking.
How long is a dog’s immunity valid?
A dog's immunity lasts only one year, so get annual booster shots at the clinic. Two vaccines are needed: one for infectious disease and the rabies vaccine, since some diseases are zoonotic.
My dog has some scars on its skin, what caused this?
From the picture, hair loss, crusting, and red rashes are usually skin disease: fungal or bacterial infection, parasites, allergic dermatitis, or eczema. Get a skin exam and treat accordingly; keep the coat dry and use a collar if needed.
How long does dog acute pancreatitis take to heal?
With prompt treatment, dog acute pancreatitis usually cures in 1 to 2 weeks, depending on severity and complications. It causes severe diarrhea and vomiting; early care uses fluids, anti-inflammation, pancreatic suppression, and gut protection.
My dog is injured and oozing a milky fluid can I just use iodine and human cephalosporin powder?
Milky fluid from a wound usually means a purulent infection, and human antibiotic powder is not advised because it can form a crust that traps infection. Clean the wound properly, disinfect with iodine, and follow a vet's dosage for any oral medication.
How long does a dog vaccine stay effective?
A dog vaccine remains effective for only about 11 months, after which the dog must be revaccinated to boost immunity. There are vaccines against infectious disease and against rabies, each given on its own schedule.
My dog has a few scabs self-inflicted scratches or skin disease?
Based on the signs, hair loss, scabs, and redness are usually from skin disease, often triggered by itching and over-scratching from bacteria, fungus, allergy, or eczema. A skin exam at the clinic is best; if unavailable, use pet skin sprays and an antihistamine with a collar.
There is a yellow clump in my dog’s eye what is it?
A yellow object in a dog's eye is likely purulent discharge from a bacterial infection causing conjunctivitis or keratitis. Clean with eye drops, then use anti-inflammatory eye medication, and use a collar if the dog scratches.