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My dog had two episodes of no appetite and foaming at the mouth, then a coughing fit—what’s wrong?
Repeated poor appetite, lethargy, and foaming plus new coughing may signal disease or viral infection. Possibilities include digestive, viral (distemper/parvo), or respiratory issues, all needing a vet exam.
My dog suddenly screams for no reason and an X-ray showed an extra lumbar vertebra—what’s wrong?
Dogs normally have seven lumbar vertebrae; an apparent extra one may be X-ray overlap or blur, so a vet needs clear DR images to count. Unexplained screaming suggests pain from arthritis, disc herniation, or neuritis needing CT/MRI.
Why does my dog have many small red bumps around its eyes?
Small red bumps around a dog's eyes can come from skin allergy, parasites, or bacterial infection, and some eye diseases also cause them. If the cause is unclear, visit a vet promptly.
Why do dogs resist wearing a leash?
Dogs resist leashes because they feel uncomfortable or restrained; their active nature dislikes limits on movement. With proper training and enough freedom, they gradually accept it.
After a bath my dog coughs, won’t eat, and has loose, bloody stool—what’s wrong?
A dog that coughs, loses appetite, and has loose, bloody stool after a bath may have a cold, a respiratory infection, or a serious viral disease. It could also be enteritis or intestinal parasites, so a vet visit is needed.
What to watch for when walking a dog in winter?
Avoid walking in rain or snow; if going out, use a raincoat and boots to protect paw pads from frostbite. Lower frequency and keep walks short; walk at midday sun to avoid chills.
What are the symptoms of calcification in dogs?
The clearest sign is hard nodules in muscles or soft tissue, single or multiple. Severe cases limit movement, cause lameness, and from pain reduce appetite and alter behavior. See a vet.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
My 12-year-old dog had a mammary tumor we didn’t operate on due to age; it has now burst with blood-water and pus; does it need surgery, can it worsen, what medicine controls it?
Mammary tumors are common in older unspayed females and can be benign or malignant; rupture risks infection. See a vet; surgery may be advised if healthy enough, or medical care if not.
My dog’s mouth corners are ulcerated and bleeding; what is wrong and what medicine?
Red, ulcerated, crusted mouth corners may be skin infection, trauma, or oral inflammation. Disinfect with iodine, consider allergy or oral disease; see a vet for antibiotics or mouth spray.