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Rabies: Symptoms, Transmission, and the Critical Importance of Vaccination
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of mammals, including dogs, cats, and humans. It spreads through the bite of an infected animal and causes fear of water, light, and progressive paralysis. Prevention through vaccination is the only reliable defense.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection (CHV): Symptoms and Care
Canine herpesvirus is a highly contagious virus in dogs that is often fatal in puppies under 21 days old, while older dogs usually show only mild upper-respiratory signs. It can also cause infertility, abortion, and stillbirth in breeding dogs and genital lesions in males.
Canine Coronavirus (CCoV): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious viral infection that causes acute gastroenteritis in dogs. It spreads through contact with contaminated saliva, feces, and food, and typically produces vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss. Most dogs recover within 7 to 10 days, but the infection is known to recur.
How can I get rid of severe tear stains on my Pomeranian?
Tear stains are managed by trimming the eye-area fur so lashes don't irritate the eye, wiping discharge daily with a damp cloth, cleaning the ears, and avoiding greasy food. Dedicated canine tear-stain cleaners help stubborn stains, but see a vet if they persist.
What can I do about very severe tear stains on my Bichon?
Heavy Bichon tear stains come from tears that do not drain normally and oxidize into dark marks. Clean the eyes promptly with a pet eye wash, keep the diet light, and trim the hair around the eyes. For severe cases, surgery to remove or reposition the tear gland is an option.
My Bichon Frise has very severe tear stains — what should I do?
Heavy tear staining in Bichons is usually poor tear drainage — tears pool and oxidize into dark stains. Clean the eyes daily with a pet eye wash, keep the diet light, and trim the fur around the eyes; severe cases may need surgery to remove or reposition the tear gland.
What should I do about severe tear stains on my Bichon Frise?
Severe tear stains in Bichon Frises usually result from tear fluid that can't drain properly and oxidizes into dark stains. Clean the eyes regularly with a dedicated eye wash, keep the diet light, and trim the fur around the eyes. In severe cases, surgery to remove or reposition the tear glands may be considered.
How can I eliminate my puppy’s tear stains?
Puppy tear stains can be cleared by improving diet, cleaning and trimming fur, and medication or surgery. First find the cause — blocked tear ducts need opening and regular eye-fur cleaning; too much oil and salt worsens stains, so keep the diet light and encourage water.
Is This Canine Distemper?
A weak-positive distemper test alone isn't conclusive — confirm it against your dog's symptoms or a PCR test, then start antiviral and supportive care promptly if positive.
My nearly five-year-old Pomeranian has been suddenly lifting a back leg and hopping without putting weight on it — what could be wrong?
A back leg that won't bear weight can result from injury, muscle disease, joint disease, a fracture, or a neurological problem. Carefully check the leg for any trauma and treat it promptly. Pomeranians have fragile bones and are prone to kneecap dislocation, so if no injury is visible, have a vet take x-rays to find the cause.