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How long after a dog catches distemper does it show symptoms?
The incubation is 3 to 10 days, varying by source and resistance. Early signs are upper respiratory with fever, low appetite, lethargy, eye and nose discharge; later pneumonia, enteritis, and nerve signs like drooling and seizures. Vaccinate regularly.
What happens if a dog is given a cat vaccine?
Dog and cat vaccines differ in formula and dose and cannot be swapped. A cat vaccine in a dog may cause muscle pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and poor or excessive immune response, even autoimmune disease. Always vaccinate at a proper clinic.
How Long Should a Dog with Gastric Ulcers Take Ulcer Medication?
Ask the vet how long to give ulcer medication after an exam; do not use it blindly. Until healed, avoid irritant or hard-to-digest food and feed small frequent meals to ease the gut.
My dog is injured and we also have a cat — is it a cat scratch, how serious, should we go to the vet?
The nose wound does not look like a cat scratch, which leaves thin bloody streaks; this bald spot suggests an abrasion or fungal skin infection. Usually not serious — treat as a wound for a few days, and if no improvement, get a skin scrape at the vet. Clean with iodine and antibiotic ointment, use a collar, no baths.
Can a rabid cat infect a non-rabid cat through mating, and is a dog-like bark a sign of rabies?
Rabies spreads through saliva, not mating or blood; virus enters via wounds or mucous membranes and travels to the brain. A dog-like bark is NOT a rabies sign — rabid cats fear water and light, start lethargic and hide, then bite odd objects, drool and later become manic.
How long can a dog with cataracts live?
Cataracts usually do not affect lifespan, but mature cataracts cause blindness and injury risk. Early treatment can cure, and elderly dogs need regular checkups.
How long until a dog’s cataracts cause blindness?
Blindness occurs only at the mature stage, and timing is not fixed. Timely treatment can cure cataracts, but untreated mature cataracts cover the pupil and cause blindness.
How long does it take for a dog’s cataracts to reach the mature stage?
Cataracts cause blindness only at the mature stage, and the timing varies from months to years. Follow the vet's care to prevent worsening.
What happens if a dog eats cat hairball paste?
A small amount of cat hairball paste is usually harmless, but too much can cause diarrhea. The paste's oils and fiber aid cats' gut movement, but dogs lack hairballs, so it loosens stools. If diarrhea occurs, give probiotics and plenty of warm water to avoid dehydration.
What happens if a dog eats cat food?
A dog can occasionally eat cat food since nutrition is similar, with no harm in small amounts. But cat food is high in protein and can cause poor digestion, smelly soft stool, and obesity if eaten a lot; some brands add taurine that poisons dogs in excess, so do not overfeed.