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How to trim a Labrador’s nails?
Calm with treats, feel the paw, avoid the quick leaving 1-2 mm, then reward. Provide a scratching board to slow growth.
My 7-year-old female poodle will not put weight on her front paw for two days, walks on three legs, seems painful; we have covid – is she affected?
Front paw pain may be pad injury, interdigital inflammation, dislocation, sprain, arthritis, fracture. Check the pad for ulcers, swelling, foreign objects, long nails. Internal injury needs X-ray.
How to tell if a bichon has a fever?
Measure the bichon's rectal temperature; above 39.5 degrees C means fever. Use physical cooling with ice packs or alcohol wipes, and see a vet if it does not drop.
Why does an Alaskan Malamute have soft stools?
Soft stools are usually from poor digestion, parasites, or chronic enteritis. Eating too fast or too much, or greasy food, leads to indigestion.
How long does it take for a poodle’s damaged nerves to recover?
Recovery from nerve damage depends on severity. Mild damage may heal in about 3-6 months, but severe damage with no regenerative ability cannot be fully cured.
A 10-year-old, 5 kg Teddy ate about 60 mg of acetaminophen 20 minutes ago with no obvious symptoms. Is its life in danger?
Acetaminophen poisoning occurs above 200-500 mg/kg and can cause liver failure. While 60 mg is not fatal, a 10-year-old's impaired liver metabolism raises risk at half that dose. Never give human meds; rush to a vet and keep 3% hydrogen peroxide for emergencies.
When is a Rottweiler’s ear a “fly ear”?
A Rottweiler's ear is a fly ear when it sticks up; normally triangular and flat against the face. Some have pseudo fly ears that relax. Taping can correct it: fold outward, tape the middle, keep the base arched up for a day, repeat if needed.
What does a Bichon Frise puppy’s coat look like?
A Bichon Frise puppy's coat is snow white, though young puppies may show a slight cheese-colored shadow behind the ears or on the body that gradually fades as they grow up. Their fur is curly, and a purebred Bichon has a soft, fluffy double coat.
How should you feed a puppy that has just been weaned?
A puppy that has just been weaned cannot be fully weaned from milk yet. Without breastfeeding, feed puppy-specific goat milk formula for about half a month, 4-5 times a day, then start softened kibble at 45 days of age. Avoid meat or adult dog food too early to prevent digestive upset.
What happens if a puppy eats wood?
When a puppy eats wood, it may scratch the intestines and easily lead to intestinal obstruction and constipation. If the dog only ate a small amount of wood splinters, it usually just causes abrasions to the mouth or esophagus, and the owner can give some anti-inflammatory medication to prevent bacterial infection and ulcers at the injury site.