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Why does a dog like to bite people?
Dogs bite for self-defense, fear, or bad habits. Puppies may treat hands and feet as prey and bite then run. During teething, gum itch causes frequent chewing, sometimes on owners but usually gently. Poor training or fright also causes biting.
What symptoms does a blocked tear duct cause in a Teddy?
A blocked tear duct causes overflowing tears, heavy stains, and constantly damp lower eyelids; long-term, slight hair loss below the eye. Clean daily with warm water on gauze and massage around the eye. Severe blockage may need vet flushing or surgery.
What harm does overgrown dog nails cause?
Overgrown nails affect walking and running, cause instability and slipping, and can curl into the pad causing pain. They also stress joints and bones from changed posture, leading to wear, deformity, even arthritis. Long nails can also injure people or other animals, so trim regularly.
What are the symptoms of a dog’s pancreatitis relapse?
Relapsed pancreatitis shows similar signs: abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, appetite loss, sometimes fever. Blood tests show raised lipase and amylase. See a vet promptly; manage diet strictly, avoid fatty food, and feed small frequent meals to lower relapse risk.
Why does my Border Collie have tear stains?
Border Collie tear stains may come from internal heat, ingrown eyelashes, or eye infection. Adjust to a light diet with more water and cooling foods like mung bean soup; trim ingrown lashes, and for recurring ones see a vet. Eye infections need prompt veterinary care.
How is Revolution (Selamectin) at killing fleas?
Revolution's active ingredient selamectin kills fleas, lice, ear mites, scabies mites, roundworms, hookworms, and prevents heartworm. It disrupts the flea nervous system, causing paralysis and death. Effects last a month for ongoing protection. Safe for pregnant/nursing dogs with few side effects, but follow vet dosage.
My dog keeps sneezing
Sneezing and a runny nose are usually a respiratory infection. If energy and appetite are fine, try pet anti-inflammatory and cold medicine such as amoxicillin/clavulanate or doxycycline. Avoid baths and air conditioning. If fever, appetite loss, or lethargy appear, see a vet to rule out distemper or other viruses.
My 3-month-old dog has had two vaccines and now coughs, sneezes, and has clear nasal discharge.
A vaccinated dog with sneezing, runny nose, cough may have a chill/cold. If mild, give pet cold medicine plus amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline for infection; for bad cough, give guigensu or cough syrup. Watch 3–5 days; if no relief or worsening, see a vet for bronchitis or pneumonia.
What happens if a dog’s baby teeth aren’t pulled?
If baby teeth don't fall and adult teeth come in, you get a double row that looks bad and traps debris, causing plaque, tartar, gingivitis, and long-term oral disease harming heart and kidneys. At teething, a vet check decides on calcium and extraction.
My Dog Makes a “Ka-Ka” Gagging Sound and Seems to Have Phlegm in Its Throat
The ka-ka gagging is a cough. With normal appetite it is usually a respiratory infection such as bronchitis or asthma, but heartworm or cardiopulmonary disease can also cause coughing.