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What causes encephalitis in dogs?
Canine encephalitis has infectious causes — viral, bacterial, and protozoal infections that progress over time — and non-infectious causes such as toxicity, immune-mediated disease, trauma, and tumors.
How can I tell if my dog has finished giving birth?
You can judge by checking the abdomen, the mother's overall condition, and whether the placentas have been expelled. A flat abdomen with no fetuses on gentle pressure, quiet weakness, and nursing puppies all signal labor is over. A B-ultrasound at a veterinary clinic is the most reliable confirmation.
When can I start brushing my dog’s teeth?
Start brushing after 6 months. Use dog-specific toothpaste and brush (never human toothpaste), and build the habit early to prevent stomatitis, tartar, and oral ulcers.
What should I do if my dog catches a cold?
A dog cold can be caused by chills or viral infection. Here is how to treat it and when to see a vet.
How long does it take for a dog’s stomatitis to heal?
With proper treatment, dog stomatitis usually clears in about a week. Clean the mouth, and for severe cases get vet antibiotics for pain and inflammation. During recovery feed soft, bland food and add vitamins to aid healing, avoiding anything that irritates the mouth.
My dog had fracture-repair surgery and now won’t put weight on the leg — what’s wrong?
After fracture internal fixation, suddenly not bearing weight can mean the plate or pin shifted, an infection developed, or healing pain. Keep the dog strictly rested, and get an X-ray recheck with the surgeon — a displaced implant needs revision surgery, while infection or pain is managed with crate rest and vet-prescribed anti-inflammatories.
What happens if you pull a dog’s ears?
Pulling a dog's ears causes pain, fear and can damage hearing. Here is why you should not.
Will a Samoyed protect its owner?
A Samoyed may guard its owner, but temperament varies. Here is what to expect and how training helps.
Can feline distemper (panleukopenia) spread to dogs?
Feline distemper does not spread to dogs. Here is how it transmits and the isolation steps to take.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Scared of the Vet
Dogs often fear the vet because they dislike being restrained, are bothered by disinfectant smells, or associate the clinic with past pain. Ease their fear with post-visit treats, at-home desensitization, and staying by their side throughout the visit.