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My three-year-old Bichon has a dislocated hind-leg bone and limps after running: what to do?
Hind-leg bone displacement needs an X-ray to identify the bone and severity before planning treatment. Long-bone displacement may need fixation; kneecap (patella) luxation is graded, with severe cases needing surgery. Limit exercise regardless.
How long after a Corgi eats does it defecate?
A Corgi usually feels the urge to defecate about half an hour after eating, so it is best to feed it about 20 minutes before a walk and let it relieve itself during the walk. Adult dogs generally defecate 2-3 times a day, while puppies do so more often due to faster metabolism.
How long does it take to get a dog license in Shenzhen?
In Shenzhen a dog license is generally done within 7 working days. Apply via the Guangdong government service site; it is accepted in 1 day, reviewed, approved, and made. Collect via the WeChat mini-program, or by mail or in person for a physical card.
How long does a dog’s cold from chill take to heal?
A dog's cold from chill generally heals within a week; strong dogs may self-heal in days. Severe or weak cases need medication and warmth. Signs are sneezing, runny nose, low spirits, tears; use pet cold medicine, and fever needs pet antipyretics.
How long does dog intestinal spasm take to heal?
Dog intestinal spasm is treated with antispasmodics and anti-inflammatories, easing quickly. But find the cause to prevent recurrence; it usually comes from cold food or big temperature swings. Avoid cold food, warm the dog when cold, and treat promptly.
How long does a dog’s eczema generally take to heal?
Dog eczema generally takes 1 to 2 weeks, longer if it worsens. Early cases respond to iodine or erythromycin ointment with sunlight. With blisters, clip fur and use saline and boric acid cold compresses, then alum solution; severe skin erosion needs injectable medication.
How long does it take for a dog bitten by fleas to recover?
A flea bite itches; wash with soapy water or disinfect with iodine to relieve it, and the itch eases fast. The key is removing fleas with dog-specific external medication and disinfecting the environment. Fleas breed in heat and humidity, so avoid parasite-heavy areas and deworm regularly.
How long does a dog’s mite infection take to heal?
A dog's mite infection generally needs 4 to 8 weeks, with consistent medication and skin care. Signs are hair loss and rashes, possibly mixed dermatitis. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop licking; severe cases need medicated baths until fully cured, never stopping early.
My dog has a black spot in the middle of its tongue; it wasn’t there before.
Sudden black spots are usually melanin deposition, normal if eating and behaving normally. Some come from broad-spectrum antibiotics causing black coating; others from blood stasis after a prick, healing in 7-14 days. If appetite or spirits drop, check for oral or endocrine disease.
My dog has labored breathing, cough, wheezing, runny nose, occasional sneeze; seems bronchitis; 3 months old, male, unneutered, Samoyed-Bichon mix.
Cough and wheezing may come from pneumonia, infection, mycoplasma, bacteria, or distemper, and also heart disease. See a vet to find the cause and treat. Follow the vet's medication to avoid chronic bronchitis or acute pneumonia.