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Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
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.
How good is Chuncui dog food?
Chuncui promotes additive-free natural food; its popular black-label formula is grain-free duck-and-pear for tear stains, but kibble is oily and stool odor can be strong.
What Different Dog Tail Positions Mean
A dog's tail communicates its state of mind: lowered means caution and testing, tucked means fear, a high wag can signal impending aggression, and a still tail shows curiosity. Always read the tail together with the dog's overall mood.
Why Does My Dog Smell Bad?
If your dog has a persistent odd smell even right after a bath, the cause is usually skin secretions, ear-wax buildup, or oral disease. Here is what to check.
What to Do When Your Dog Licks People
In most people's eyes, dogs are approachable, warm, and cute. Dogs have rich emotions and their own joys and sorrows, only each expresses them a bit differently. Among these, the dog's tongue expresses the most.
What to Do About Contact Dermatitis in Dogs
Contact dermatitis is an uncommon skin condition in dogs, mainly caused by contact with plants, drugs, and various chemicals. It is less common in animals than in people because a dog's skin is well protected by its coat, so it appears on sparsely haired areas. This article explains the allergic and irritant types and how they are diagnosed and treated.
What to Know About Dog Boarding
Boarding your dog can be stressful for both of you. This article covers how to choose a safe, well-run kennel, the health and vaccination requirements boarding facilities expect, and what to bring so your dog stays comfortable while you are away.
Dog Ear Discharge: Symptoms and Treatment
Ear problems are among the most common dog complaints, and discharge is usually the first sign — most often from infection. Scratching and head-shaking start it, then secondary bacterial or yeast infection sets in. Here is how the vet works it up.