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My nearly five-year-old Pomeranian has been suddenly lifting a back leg and hopping without putting weight on it — what could be wrong?
A back leg that won't bear weight can result from injury, muscle disease, joint disease, a fracture, or a neurological problem. Carefully check the leg for any trauma and treat it promptly. Pomeranians have fragile bones and are prone to kneecap dislocation, so if no injury is visible, have a vet take x-rays to find the cause.
What medication should I give my dog for eye discharge?
Eye discharge does not always require medication. Excess salt and oil in the diet can cause it, in which case switch to plainer food; a blocked tear duct needs veterinary clearing. For inflamed eyes, use a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop, and if symptoms persist, seek further diagnosis from a vet.
My dog is pooping blood and won’t let me touch its rear end
Bloody stool can stem from poor diet, foreign object ingestion, parasites, infectious disease, gastric ulcers, or acute gastric conditions. If bleeding is heavy or ongoing, see a vet promptly; unvaccinated puppies with a strong bloody odor should be tested for parvovirus. Identifying the underlying cause is essential to determine the right treatment.
My dog’s skin condition won’t heal despite treatment with compound ketoconazole cream, a herbal skin-soothing lotion, B-complex vitamins, and antibiotics (photos attached); it still has red spots, scabs, dandruff, and a slight odor, and I can feel a roughly 1cm hard lump on its chest (photo shows the spot)
Skin disease can't be diagnosed by appearance alone, so if treatment isn't improving or keeps recurring, stop the medication and take your dog to a vet for proper testing. Using the wrong drugs can lead to drug resistance and further damage the skin, so targeted treatment based on a confirmed diagnosis is the best path to recovery.
Two small bumps have appeared near my dog’s eyes and I don’t know why; they don’t seem to hurt or itch, and the dog doesn’t scratch them
The bumps may come from dietary heat, pathogens, parasites or insect bites, or folliculitis, but if they're painless they're most likely from dietary heat or tissue growth. Ease dietary heat with light food and more water, and if the bumps persist or grow, have a vet examine them.
Why does my dog have eye discharge and watery eyes?
Eye discharge and tearing can result from irritants, dietary heat, conjunctivitis, or keratitis, with pollen, dust, or hair triggering excess tearing. Remove any irritant and use anti-inflammatory eye drops; ease dietary heat with light food, and if symptoms persist see a vet for cause-specific treatment.
Why does my dog have eye discharge?
A small amount of eye discharge is normal and consists of natural eye secretions mixed with dust. However, large amounts of discolored discharge can signal eye disease such as tear-duct issues, infection, or structural abnormalities, while overheating or allergies may also increase it. If the cause is unclear, have your dog examined by a veterinarian.
What eye drops should I use for a dog with red, tearing eyes?
Redness and tearing are mainly from eye inflammation, so a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop may help. Stop the drops and see a vet if symptoms persist, since inflammation can have different causes such as bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial cases often respond to drops containing lysozyme or oxytetracycline, but poor response means another cause needs identifying.
What happens if my dog’s postpartum discharge (lochia) doesn’t clear?
Lochia is the normal uterine discharge after whelping and should taper off within days to weeks. If it lingers or is heavy, the uterus may not be contracting properly or infection may be present, risking pyometra and systemic infection. Seek veterinary care promptly if it doesn't clear.
What’s the difference between a Teddy dog and a Poodle?
The Teddy dog and the Poodle are the same breed — they differ only in grooming. A 'Teddy' is simply a smaller Poodle clipped into a teddy-bear style; it's still a Poodle. The Poodle is the actual breed; 'Teddy dog' names a haircut.