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Can Dogs Get Fevers?

Can Dogs Get Fevers?

Dogs absolutely get fevers, from a chill or strep to pancreatitis, distemper, or parvo. Never just dose with fever pills; find the cause with a vet, since puppies often have an infection behind the fever.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 29, 2020
What to Do When Your Dog Has Ongoing Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

What to Do When Your Dog Has Ongoing Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

Persistent diarrhea in dogs usually traces back to cold exposure, parasites, a sudden food change, or illness such as enteritis, parvovirus, or distemper. Treat the cause, keep your dog hydrated, and get veterinary help if symptoms are severe.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 28, 2020
Why Your Dog Can’t Open Its Eyes

Why Your Dog Can’t Open Its Eyes

A dog that won't open its eyes is usually dealing with conjunctivitis, irritation, or a trapped foreign object. Gently cleaning the eye, using vet-approved drops, and trimming stray lashes clears most mild cases, but yellow-green discharge with fever needs a vet visit.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 23, 2020
What to Give a Dog for Cough and Runny Nose

What to Give a Dog for Cough and Runny Nose

A coughing, sneezing dog recovers fastest when you match the treatment to the causeโ€”diet-related heat, fever, weak immunity, or environmental irritants each call for a different response. Pinpointing the trigger is what lets you give the right remedy instead of guessing.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 23, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Sneezes and Has a Runny Nose

What to Do When Your Cat Sneezes and Has a Runny Nose

A cat cold usually starts from a chill, and if it drags on for over a week it needs real attentionโ€”left alone it can lead to coughing, dehydration, or low fever. Check the temperature, keep the cat warm, rule out serious illness, and support recovery with food and fluids.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 22, 2020
Why Is Your Dog Suddenly Sneezing Repeatedly?

Why Is Your Dog Suddenly Sneezing Repeatedly?

An occasional sneeze is normal, but repeated, continuous sneezing usually means something is irritating your dog's nose or airways. The most common triggers are a cold, allergies, orโ€”less oftenโ€”a serious infection such as canine distemper. Identifying the cause is the first step toward the right care.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 22, 2020
Why Does My Dog Keep Coughing Like Something Is Stuck?

Why Does My Dog Keep Coughing Like Something Is Stuck?

A dog that coughs as if choking is not normal โ€” it may be a startle response, distemper, or kennel cough. Most causes are manageable, but a cough that will not clear with cold signs needs urgent veterinary care given distemper's high fatality.

Pet Health ๐Ÿ“… October 22, 2020
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My 2-year-old Bichon Frise has been coughing all day with mucus on its nose but no sneezing โ€” could this be a cold, and how should I treat it?

A Bichon Frise coughing with nasal discharge but no sneezing could signal either canine distemper or an early cold. For a simple cold, keep the dog warm and use a vet-approved canine cold remedy; if signs persist, get a veterinary check to exclude distemper.

Q&A ๐Ÿ“… September 25, 2020