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What is this growth? It’s been there a while — it used to look like a boil, now the top seems to have lost blood flow but hasn’t fallen off, and the base has broken open. Does it need to be removed?
From the photo, the dog likely has a polyp on its neck. If it shows no other abnormality it can be left alone, but if it bleeds or ulcerates it is prone to infection and should be removed at a vet. After removal, follow the vet's post-op care to prevent infection, and a biopsy may be needed to check the cells.
What happens if a dog eats hormones?
A dog that eats hormones may become agitated, irritable, or anxious, and its appetite may rise or fall causing weight swings. Hormones can cause fluid retention, edema, or ascites, and some affect the cardiovascular system, causing heart disease. If ingested, induce vomiting at a vet and get checked even after absorption.
My dog fell from a height; the right hind leg won’t touch the ground, it keeps lying down, eats and drinks, breathes a bit fast, no stool or urine. Bone fractures are ruled out; the right hind leg root/butt area hurts when pressed firmly but not lightly, and lifting the leg hurts, like pain in the leg pit. What is it, is it serious?
A fall can injure the pelvis and hip (sciatic, pubic, iliac bones) or nerves, affecting defecation and possibly causing hind-limb paralysis. A firm pelvic press causing pain fits this. Get a DR X-ray; fix if fractured, or use anti-inflammatory and NSAID painkillers conservatively.
What Dogs Are Easy to Keep and Cheap?
The Chinese native dog offers the best value: strong, adaptable, hardy and inexpensive, ideal for beginners. Low-cost breeds also include Pomeranians and Teddy dogs, which are small, pretty and friendly.
Why Does a Dog Keep Spinning in Circles?
A dog that spins in circles may be bored, excited, parasite-infected, hypertensive (with possible seizures), or just curious about its own tail. Boredom and excitement are normal; persistent circling with falling needs a vet. This article lists the reasons.
Why is my dog’s creatine kinase (CK) high?
CK rises when muscle is damaged; it is found in muscle, heart, brain, liver, and bone. Injury releases CK, which then falls; intense exercise also releases large amounts and spikes the level.
When do Teddy dogs lose their baby teeth?
A Teddy's deciduous teeth emerge 2-4 weeks after birth and are fully grown by about 8 weeks. As the dog grows, generally around 3-4 months of age the baby teeth begin to fall out and permanent teeth come in. The teething duration varies by breed and constitution, but in most cases they finish changing teeth by 6-8 months. During teething, the owner should pay attention to the dog's diet and oral health, and can appropriately supplement calcium to avoid a 'double row of teeth' caused by calcium deficiency.
What is a ‘week dog’?
A 'week dog' refers to a dog that looks energetic at the time of purchase but becomes ill or dies about a week later. Most of these dogs are bought from roadside vendors or unlicensed kennels. Most 'week dogs' have infectious diseases such as distemper, and a few carry zoonotic bacteria - not only do they themselves get sick and die, they can also transmit infection to the owner and cause the owner to become ill. Therefore, if you want to buy a pet dog, it is best to purchase from a reputable pet store.
My dog fell from about one meter high. It was fine the night it happened, but the next morning its hind legs couldn’t support it.
According to the frontal X-ray, the dog has a displaced fracture of the femur along with abnormal hip development. In hip dysplasia the hip socket is too shallow and the femoral head does not sit properly in the acetabulum; this is usually congenital and may not cause problems at first. The fall triggered a femoral fracture that revealed the underlying hip issue, leading to lameness and pain, and muscle atrophy can develop over time.
How can I tell if a dog is sick?
A sick dog may show many symptoms depending on the disease — abnormal mental state, fever, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, runny nose, tearing, stiff or painful limbs, unwillingness to move. If you notice any such signs, take it to the vet promptly. Also, when buying a dog, go to proper pet stores or breeders to avoid 'week-old' sick dogs.