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What Causes Bladder and Urethral Stones in Dogs?
Bladder and urethral stones are common in middle-aged and senior dogs, especially males, and link to a single-protein diet, vitamin A deficiency, low water intake, urinary infection, and anatomy. Severe cases need surgery to remove the stones, while prevention focuses on balanced diet, fresh water, and regular exercise.
Symptoms of Hernia in Dogs
Dog hernias are usually internal organ protrusion caused by trauma or car accidents, with the skin intact. Without timely treatment it can raise temperature and cause shock. This article explains hernia symptoms and radical treatment.
Think Kidney Failure in Dogs Is Rare? Think Again
Canine kidney failure is common—the 4th leading cause of dog death. Unlike cats, it often follows periodontal bacteria or heart disease. Signs are more drinking/urinating, mouth ulcers, anorexia, and weight loss. Manage with diet (controlled phosphorus and protein) and supervised feeding.
How is a Shetland Sheepdog’s sense of smell?
Shetland Sheepdogs have a keen sense of smell from herding heritage, using it to track sheep and detect threats. Their nasal anatomy supports sharp scent analysis.
My male dog has two egg-shaped things on its penis, is that normal?
Those are the testicles, part of the male reproductive system; they are small, oval, and produce sperm and testosterone, swelling during heat. This is normal male anatomy.
After not seeing my dog for a few days, I noticed she seems a bit listless, her chest looks more protruding than before, and the area over the heart feels visibly hard when she lies down. I want to know if she’s sick.
A dog's chest normally protrudes slightly and is at least not flush with the abdomen. Sometimes lying down makes it look more prominent due to the angle, but the contour is a smooth line - this is normal anatomy. If the protrusion is unusually high and not smooth, it may be a pathological factor; for example, when a dog is thin its chest protrudes more, and chest protrusion can also be caused by an enlarged heart, sternal or spinal deformity, pneumothorax or fluid in the chest cavity, tumors, or hyperplasia. When you observe abnormal symptoms and are uncertain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations; if necessary, X-rays and ultrasound can be done, and treatment given according to the examination results.
My dog has several yellow bumps on his chest
Multiple yellow bumps on a dog's chest can be normal nipples, seborrheic dermatitis, pustular skin disease, or a lipoma. Since details are limited, have a vet examine and diagnose.
Is it a male or female dog?
The dog in the photo is male. Determine sex by external genitals: a male shows a long penis in the groin and testicles in the scrotum under the tail; without these it is female, with outward vulva near the rear. Spay/neuter at the right age to avoid reproductive disease.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other’s Rear Before Mating?
Before mating, a dog sniffs the other's rear because the anal glands release pheromones that reveal sex, mood, health, diet, heat status, and dominance—helping it judge a match. Two males will leave or fight; a female picks a strong, healthy mate.
How effective is nebulization for dog bronchitis?
Nebulization is effective for lower respiratory diseases like bronchitis and pneumonia, delivering medicine directly to the lesion and improving anti-inflammatory effect. Usually gentamicin, dexamethasone, and saline are used, once daily for 20 to 30 minutes.