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My puppy fell; looks like no fracture but I fear internal injury – how to tell, and should I take it to the hospital?
A fall can cause internal organ damage or limb fractures. Severe internal injury shows enlarged abdomen, abdominal pain, unwillingness to walk, depression. Mild injury shows no signs soon but slow bleeding is life-threatening. Abnormal gait may be sprain (rest 3-5 days) or fracture. For any abnormality after a fall, get DR or B-ultrasound imaging.
What happens if a dog eats Banlangen (Isatis root)?
Proper Banlangen clears heat and soothes the throat, helping colds and some viral diseases; but too much causes lethargy, poor appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea. If no improvement after 3 days, go to the vet to avoid delay or secondary pneumonia.
How soon after giving birth does a mother dog produce milk?
Usually a little milk can be expressed 3 days before birth, but actual time depends on nutrition and constitution. Quick mothers produce milk about 8 hours post-birth; if slow or low, feed goat milk, chicken, bone, or fish soup to stimulate, and massage or warm-compress the breasts to aid circulation.
How to tell if a dog is sick?
Sick dogs often show reduced appetite, sleepiness, lethargy, slow reactions, and reluctance to move. Respiratory illness brings cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever, watery red eyes; digestive illness brings diarrhea, vomiting, soft stools, poor appetite; skin disease brings shedding, itching, scabs, dandruff, thickened inflamed skin.
How to judge whether a dog is good or not?
Judge a dog by health, temperament, and appearance. Check energy and eating; signs like sleepiness, tear stains, bad breath, diarrhea, or runny nose mean poor health. A good dog has a calm temper, will not bark or destroy things, and stays calm around others. Purebred dogs usually look better; compare photos and expect higher price.
How to help a Langqing dog’s ears stand up?
Langqing dogs usually start erecting ears at about 3 months; if they do not, calcium deficiency is likely - feed calcium-rich foods (shrimp shells, goat milk, soy products, calcium tablets) and get sunlight daily. Once calcium is sufficient ears stand. If still down, use breath-right strips and breathable tape, not too tight.
How to stop a dog from defecating everywhere?
Prepare a dog toilet at home and rub urine on it or spray attractant as a lure. Watch for pre-potty signs (sniffing, circling, anxious look), usually about 30 minutes after meals, and take it there. After it goes, reward a snack so it learns the spot.
How to make a dog’s ears stand up?
If the dog is naturally an erect-eared breed, ears rise on their own at 3-4 months; clean ears regularly as ear infections or mites can delay this. Calcium deficiency also affects it - have the vet check and supplement calcium. Non-erect breeds need surgical cropping with careful wound care.
How to tell if a dog is pregnant?
After pregnancy a dog stops going into heat; early signs are subtle, later showing sleepiness, increased appetite, enlarged nipples and abdomen, and occasional morning sickness. Pregnant dogs become sensitive and irritable if their belly is touched. About 1 month after mating with symptoms, get a B-ultrasound to confirm and check fetal development.
What is the Teddy Bear dog like?
The Teddy Bear dog is a type of Poodle, also commonly called a Teddy, and is a very popular pet and companion dog. It has a gentle, lively temperament, enjoys bouncing around the house, and is friendly and affectionate, making it good with children and the elderly. It is also curious and clingy, so it may get into mischief at home or eat things off the ground outside, and can develop separation anxiety if left alone too long.