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At first the dog had scabs on its body; after feeding dexamethasone it has had diarrhea and won’t eat for five days
Diarrhea after dexamethasone may be flora imbalance, more likely in gut-sensitive dogs. Dexamethasone is a steroid anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, anti-proliferative) but shouldn't be used long or stopped suddenly - taper the dose. Take it to a vet for a gut check; if mild, probiotics plus diet adjustment can recover.
My Labrador puppy has vomited for two days, white water and foam, won’t eat, listless. We gave it two shots combining dexamethasone, penicillin, and antipyrine, but still no use.
Vomiting, not eating, and lethargy in a pup usually mean gastroenteritis, parvo, or coronavirus; unvaccinated pups should rule out distemper and corona. Delayed care risks severe dehydration, so see a vet promptly.
How to Prevent and Treat Fur-Pulling Syndrome in Long-Haired Rabbits
Plucking wool from long-haired rabbits stimulates the skin and speeds up wool growth, but improper technique or timing can damage the hair follicles and lower both growth rate and yield. Disinfect tools and give dexamethasone before plucking, and treat any fungal or mite infection promptly with griseofulvin or ivermectin. Harvest on a roughly 75-day cycle—shorter in summer—groom regularly, supplement feed beforehand, and keep the rabbit warm afterward.
How to Treat Feline Rhinitis
Feline rhinitis follows injury or infection of the nasal lining and often turns bacterial; acute cases sneeze, rub the nose, and stream serous-to-mucoid (sometimes bloody) discharge with noisy breathing, while chronic cases drip on and crust, with a foul smell, and can lead to sinusitis or nasal tumors. Treatment flushes the nose, applies local antibiotics or decongestant drops, and tackles the underlying infection — bacterial, fungal, or allergic.
What Is Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus strikes dogs of any age but peaks in late autumn and summer; the enteric form brings sudden high fever, vomiting, and severe diarrhea in 2–6-month pups, while the myocardial form hits around 40-day puppies with sudden breathing trouble and collapse, often fatal within hours. Treatment protects the gut, supports the heart and fluids, and uses hyperimmune serum and antivirals early, with strict isolation and disinfection — and vaccination is the best defense.
Dog Otitis Externa: Symptoms and Treatment
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear canal, marked by intense itching, head shaking, and a foul-smelling discharge, and is common in floppy-eared dogs. Treat it early with cleaning and medication, since neglect can progress to painful middle-ear infection.
Acute Pancreatitis in Cats and Dogs
Acute pancreatitis is self-digestion of the pancreas by its own enzymes, striking dogs far more often than cats and showing as sudden belly pain, shock, and peritonitis. Triggers range from bile-duct blockage and fatty meals to infections and certain drugs; treatment focuses on shutting down pancreatic secretion, controlling infection and pain, and correcting fluids — and the hemorrhagic form carries a guarded prognosis.
Can Kennel Cough Be Cured? Symptoms and Treatment
Kennel cough is a highly contagious canine respiratory infection (canine adenovirus type II) marked by a harsh, barking, often night-worse cough. Most cases are mild and clear with cough control plus antibiotics, though puppies under six months can develop dangerous bronchopneumonia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Concussion
A dog concussion refers to a brief brain dysfunction that occurs immediately after the head suffers a blow. Clinical manifestations include brief coma, recent memory loss, and symptoms such as headache, nausea, and vomiting, with no positive signs on neurological examination. It is the mildest type of brain injury and is mostly curable after treatment.
Is Dog Meningitis Contagious?
Dog encephalitis is not contagious; only infectious viruses are transmissible. The pathogens that cause encephalitis in puppies are not unique and are mainly caused by various bacteria, arising when a purulent focus around the brain spreads to the brain. Treatment of encephalitis mainly includes reducing inflammation and fighting bacteria, controlling secondary infection, and maintaining intracranial pressure.