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My dog has a soft pink bump on the lower chest with no pain or discharge
Rule out skin-disease lumps; it may also be a skin cyst on the abdomen. Watch for itching; if present, get a skin scrape. Infected abscesses need antibiotics and skin ointment.
Why is my dog coughing up blood?
Coughing blood can come from lung, bronchial, heart or blood disease such as tuberculosis, abscess, pneumonia, tumor or chest trauma. Causes vary; see a vet for targeted treatment.
What Happens When a Nursing Dog Is Engorged with Milk?
Milk engorgement occurs when a mother dog's puppies cannot fully drain the milk she produces, causing her mammary glands to swell, harden, and become painful. If bacteria invade, it can develop into mastitis with fever and abscesses.
Pregnant Dog Has Two Small Bumps on Her Belly
Bumps may be normal mammary swelling, infected abscesses needing drainage, or hard lipomas to watch. See a vet if they grow, after she recovers.
Dog is coughing but has no runny nose
Many diseases can cause coughing in dogs, including respiratory infections, pharyngitis, lung abscess, bronchopneumonia, and distemper. Owners can first observe whether the dog's urination and defecation, energy level, and appetite are normal; if everything is normal, there is likely no major problem and it may simply be due to weather changes. At the same time, carefully check the dog's throat for any foreign objects. If the cough is severe, promptly take the dog to a veterinary hospital for examination to identify the specific cause and provide targeted treatment.
What are the symptoms of a dog’s paronychia?
Paronychia shows red, swollen, painful skin around the nail; the dog may avoid putting weight or limp, and lick or chew the area. Severe cases bring fever, poor appetite, low spirits. Treat by cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, disinfect, apply antibiotic ointment, and oral antibiotics if severe.
Why does my dog have anal pain?
Anal pain may come from blocked anal glands, anal fissures, perianal abscess, fistula, or proctitis. Frequent crying from pain warrants a vet visit; for blocked glands, express and clean them, then treat inflammation.
Why does a dog’s body smell fishy?
A fishy odor on a dog may come from an anal gland problem such as an abscess or infection. It can also stem from bad breath due to oral issues. Check both areas and seek treatment if abnormalities are found.
Should a Dog’s Double Row of Teeth Be Extracted, and When?
A double row of teeth is usually best extracted because it blocks eating, harms jaw development, traps bacteria, and can shorten the dog's life. Extract after age 1 if many baby teeth linger, or earlier if one loose baby tooth blocks an adult tooth.
My dog has a red bump on its leg that feels like it has pus and blood inside — is it serious and how should I treat it?
A red, pus-filled bump on a dog's leg is very likely an abscess caused by bacterial infection from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or parasite bites. It is recommended to first shave the hair around the affected area thoroughly and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; if there is still pus and blood inside, use a sterilized needle to pierce the bump and repeatedly squeeze out the discharge until fresh blood appears.