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I bought the dog in May 2022 and never figured out its age
Its exact age is unclear without knowing its age when bought. Check tooth wear: around age 3 the second incisors wear, and at age 4 the first and second incisors wear. Small breeds age faster.
How can a dog have many puppies
Litter size depends on breed, health, breeding age, and environment. Feed good nutrition, choose a strong 1-5 year old stud, limit litters to twice a year, and provide a safe, comfortable home.
My dog has exposed bone showing – what should I do?
Exposed bone is a serious wound; go to a vet promptly, as there may be a fracture. At home, rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine and give pet anti-inflammatories, but real treatment needs the vet to avoid disability or sepsis.
My three-month-old dog has soft stools, then suddenly worsened, vomited a worm, and now keeps vomiting and won’t move
Vomiting and diarrhea with worms indicates intestinal parasite infection causing acute gastroenteritis. Because the dog is vomiting severely, seek veterinary care for an antiemetic injection and fluids before oral medication.
My dog fell from a 1-meter chair and cannot stand on its hind leg – fracture or sprain, and I am a student who cannot afford the vet – what do I do?
A fall that leaves a hind leg unable to bear weight is either a mild soft-tissue bruise (rest and oral anti-inflammatories) or a fracture needing an X-ray and possibly surgery.
My dog has a dry cough when drinking or sleeping, and the fur under its neck is gone and looks black – why?
A dry cough can come from a throat foreign body, internal parasites or respiratory disease; feel the throat for pain and remove any object. Frequent coughing with unknown cause needs a vet.
My dog ate something with pure cocoa powder but no theobromine or caffeine listed – will it be poisoned, 4 hours later?
Cocoa powder contains theobromine and caffeine that over-stimulate a dog's nervous system; signs vary by purity. With 4 hours passed and no symptoms, give water and watch; seek care if heart rate or restlessness rises.
My dog vomits everything it eats and has constant clear vomit with diarrhea – why?
Repeated vomiting and diarrhea usually mean acute gastroenteritis or pancreatitis from infection, bad diet or blockage. See a vet; if unvaccinated, rule out parvovirus and coronavirus. At home, fast briefly and use pet meds once vomiting eases.
What happens if a Teddy gets ear mites?
Ear mites cause itch, pain, brown/black discharge, red swollen canals and a foul smell, with head shaking and scratching. Untreated they can reach the middle ear or cause a hematoma; see a vet for a smear test.
What happens when an old dog lacks calcium?
Calcium deficiency in senior dogs weakens bones and joints, lowers immunity and slows digestion, causing pain, easy infection and poor nutrition.