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How long to cure a dog’s otitis media?
Dog otitis media usually improves in 7-10 days, depending on severity. Causes include viral, bacterial, fungal infection, eczema, allergy, ear mites and inner-ear disease, diagnosed by ear endoscopy.
My dog vomited once in the morning and then ate nothing, only drank water and was inactive, lying down for two days. I also hit it a few days ago and the next day its front left leg went lame. Is it a fracture? It does not cry when I touch the leg.
First find the cause of the vomiting. A single vomit with no other gut symptoms may not be digestive disease; check whether hitting it caused pain.
My dog is foaming at the mouth and has blood in its stool.
Vomiting and bloody stool have many causes needing targeted treatment. First fast and withhold water, give cimetidine for vomiting and bismuth for diarrhea, then see a vet. Causes include swallowed sharp objects, acute gastroenteritis from bad food or parasites, and viral diseases like parvovirus.
My dog had a slight fever that went down, now listless, not eating, and sometimes trembling.
Listlessness, fever, and poor appetite signal disease; trembling may be from cold or pain. Check for vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, cough, or breathing trouble and see a vet if found. Offer favorite food and probiotics, and keep warm; trembling when warm suggests pain needing prompt diagnosis.
What if a dog is fat?
Obesity raises risks of heart disease, urinary disease, diabetes, skin disease, osteoarthritis, shortening life, and burdens metabolism. Control diet and exercise.
What if a dog is often in air conditioning?
Frequent AC use may cause AC disease: dizziness, runny nose, poor appetite, joint pain, and lower immunity. Use fans or cooling mats instead when not too hot.
Will a dog itch during shedding?
Shedding itself does not itch; itching with hair loss suggests skin disease. During shedding only heavy hair loss occurs, no redness or itching.
What makes a dog healthy?
Observe the dog's spirit, stools, and skin. A healthy dog is lively with bright eyes and quick reactions, and passes brown, firm, low-odor stools. Abnormal shedding or scratching may signal parasites or skin disease.
How can you tell if a dog is overweight?
You can determine whether a dog is overweight by observing its body shape. An ideal figure has a slightly tucked abdomen; if the belly, chest, and hips form a straight line, the dog is overweight, and a clearly protruding belly means severe excess weight. Excess weight raises the risk of heart disease, joint disease, diabetes, and more.
What happens after a dog is neutered?
Neutered dogs tend to gain weight due to slower metabolism, so watch the diet. They become gentler and may stop marking. Neutering also lowers risks of testicular cysts and urinary disease and extends lifespan.