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How long can a dog with lumbar bone spurs live?
With good care, lumbar spurs do not shorten life. Signs include unstable walking, pain and weak hind legs; see a vet, and treat with medication or surgery by severity.
How long for a lump from an injection to disappear?
A post-injection lump usually fades in about 2 to 3 days. It is from subcutaneous injection not absorbing well; warm compresses speed it up without burning.
How often should an adult dog be vaccinated?
Adult dogs should be vaccinated every 11 months: one infectious-disease shot and one rabies shot yearly. Protection lasts about a year, so stay on schedule.
How much longer will a dog live after it gets white hair?
White hair alone cannot predict remaining life; most dogs start greying at 7-8 years as melanin drops. After 7 they enter old age with lethargy and hearing loss.
How long after neutering can a dog walk?
Most dogs walk normally 2 to 8 hours after neutering, though some are reluctant. Rest is needed; avoid strenuous activity, outings and baths during healing.
How long should a dog with gastrointestinal bleeding fast?
A dog with GI bleeding generally needs fasting for 1 to 2 hours to ease the burden and aid recovery. See a vet promptly if blood appears in stool.
Dog pants with little exercise; cat pants with tongue out after exercise – is it a heart problem?
Panting after exercise is usually normal for cats, but it can be an early sign of heart disease. A cardiac ultrasound at the vet can find the cause.
How soon after vaccination do dogs show adverse reactions?
Dogs may show reactions within 24 hours of vaccination, such as lethargy and poor appetite, which normally fade in 1 to 2 days. Some may have allergic reactions.
How long after exercise can a dog be bathed?
Bathe a dog about half an hour after exercise. Right after activity its body is unstable and pores are open, so washing risks chills or even cardiovascular strain.
How long before parvovirus can be detected?
Parvovirus generally shows on a test 1-2 weeks after infection due to its incubation period; it cannot be detected before symptoms appear. Early signs are poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and bloody stool; see a vet, especially if unvaccinated.