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What happens if a dog has ingrown eyelashes (trichiasis)?
Ingrown lashes irritate the conjunctiva, causing blinking, tearing, and redness, then infection. They can scratch the cornea and harm vision, even causing ulcers or perforation. Remove them regularly or use laser/electrolysis at a vet.
What causes ascites (abdominal fluid) in dogs?
Ascites usually follows other diseases: heart failure raises portal pressure; liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis) also causes it. Liver-related ascites shows poor appetite, fatigue, and weight loss.
What effect does sweets have on dogs?
Sweets harm teeth and cause cavities without regular cleaning; too much disrupts hormones, causing hair loss and tear stains, and burdens digestion, leading to obesity and even diabetes. Avoid too many sweets.
My dog keeps vomiting and throws up white fluid.
White foam can come from eating too fast, bad food, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, poisoning, parasites, or infection. Fast 6 hours with probiotics; if it continues or other signs appear, see a vet.
How good is the Dogo Argentino’s sense of smell?
The Dogo has a very keen sense of smell from mastiff ancestry, talented in tracking, search, and detection, and can be a police, rescue, or guide dog. Individual ability varies, and other mastiffs like the Brazilian and Argentine mastiff are also keen.
How do I keep my dog from getting tear stains?
Tear stains come from blocked ducts, inverted lashes, 'heat', or infection. Adjust diet to low salt with more water and produce; clean the area with saline or chlorhexidine; see a vet if tearing, blinking, or redness persists.
What happens if dog mites are left untreated?
Mite infection causes itch, hair loss, thickened skin, crusting, and ulcers. Untreated, mites spread, causing whole-body hair loss and deep skin damage that can lead to systemic infection, pain, fever, and poor appetite. Deworm and use antibacterial, anti-inflammatory skin medicine.
What happens if a dog eats salt long-term?
Too much salt burdens the kidneys and can cause reduced function, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It also worsens tear stains and skin inflammation, and can fade coat and even cause neurological signs.
How do I choose a Dogo Argentino?
Check that the dog matches the breed standard: large, muscular, square build, big head, small eyes, wide mouth. Verify health records and pick a calm, smart, responsive pup for training.
What happens if a dog’s pupil is congested?
Pupil congestion means dilated vessels or broken capillaries causing swelling, from injury, infection, allergy, or high eye pressure. It can cause pain and even affect vision; see a vet and use an Elizabethan collar.