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My dog is on medication but not improving; today it has more clear nasal discharge than before
Runny nose not improving on meds likely means wrong medication. A puppy's runny nose may be a cold or infectious disease. A two-month pup is unvaccinated, weak, and more likely infected (distemper, parainfluenza). Take to vet to confirm and treat, prevent worsening.
How can I tell if my dog has eyeworms (Thelazia)?
Infected dogs often scratch the eye, blink, tear up, show red conjunctiva, more discharge, and corneal ulcers. If the worm is on the eye surface, you may see a thin thread-like worm moving. Put on an E-collar to prevent corneal damage, then see a vet. Deworm regularly and keep things clean.
What about using a shock collar to train dogs?
Shock collars can aid training per some trainers, but the fear and pain harm trust, and reactions vary, some dogs grow anxious or aggressive or suffer stress injury. Positive reinforcement is the responsible choice.
Why does my dog suddenly have a fever?
A sudden fever can come from heat, colds, inflammation, or infectious disease. Long heat exposure causes heatstroke; big temperature swings cause colds. If fever appears with no clear cause, see a vet.
What are the early symptoms of sepsis in dogs?
Early signs: fever, bleeding spots, rash, rapid breathing, gut symptoms. Treat with culture-guided antibiotics plus fluids and nutrition. See a vet promptly.
How is dog orchitis treated?
Orchitis is usually treated with a pet-specific antibacterial anti-inflammatory gel plus oral anti-inflammatory containing amoxicillin-clavulanate. If it ulcerates, shave the area, rinse with saline and metronidazole, apply antiseptic ointment. Keep the Elizabethan collar on throughout to prevent licking.
What happens if a dog’s body temperature is too low?
A dog's normal temperature is 37.5 to 39 degrees C (puppies up to 39.2). Too low slows metabolism, causing lethargy, shivering, slow response, coma, shock, slow breathing and heart rate, and stiff muscles. Warm it at once (blanket, heater) and then see a vet.
What happens if you hit a pet dog?
Frequent hitting breaks trust and causes fear, hiding, or even defensive aggression, plus insecurity around others. Train with positive reinforcement instead.
My dog keeps wheezing and stretching its neck like it wants to vomit, seems a bit down, and very sleepy today.
Wheezing, retching, and low energy suggest respiratory infection, pneumonia, pleural or abdominal fluid, or heart disease. Get bloodwork and CRP, plus chest/abdomen X-rays and echo if fluid is suspected; with breathing trouble, 24-hour oxygen helps.
Do dogs and cats show the same symptoms of rabies?
Cat and dog rabies symptoms are basically the same with slight breed differences, in two types: furious and paralytic. Early signs are subtle neurological or behavioral changes and sensitivity at the bite site (1–2 days), then often the furious form—restlessness, biting and scratching moving objects until collapse.