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Dog ate two meals at once on Oct 29, started vomiting and passing blood on Oct 30, got two antiviral shots. Now more energetic but still passing blood and vomiting white mucus.
Blood in the stool and white mucus in the vomit indicate intestinal injury from parvovirus, coronavirus, parasites, or acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Get the dog to a vet for diagnosis; hospitalization is best for parvo or corona.
What does it look like when a dog has a cramp / muscle spasm?
A dog cramp is a sudden involuntary muscle contraction lasting seconds to minutes, with stiff, painful muscles that can injure the dog. Causes include calcium deficiency, muscle fatigue, or seizures, and possibly a viral or bacterial infection aftereffect. Recurring cramps warrant a vet visit.
Why does a dog get myelitis?
There are many causes of myelitis; bacterial infection is common. It may also be a complication of spinal fracture or a cold, mostly showing as movement disorder. Bacterial cases use antibiotics, with rest to avoid worsening. Untreated, spinal injury may leave serious sequelae.
Why does my dog walk unsteadily with its front legs stiff and straight?
Based on your description, the dog has stiff front legs and panting. Causes range widely - bones, muscles, nerves, cardiovascular, or endocrine. Soft-tissue injury from play or walking can cause unsteadiness and, when severe, stiffness. Arthritis brings sharp pain and stiffness, and neurological issues like spinal or cervical injury can also be responsible. See a vet if it persists.
Why Is There a Red, Swollen Patch on My Dog’s Skin?
A red swollen patch may be allergic dermatitis, mechanical injury, or insect or parasite bites. Allergies (food, pollen, perfume, odor) redden skin; sunburn or burns do too; tick, flea or lice bites itch. Find the cause and treat specifically.
Why Did My Dog’s Right Eye Become Like This?
The eye may have corneal damage from severe trauma or infection, possibly with other eye problems. Recall any trauma or foreign body, flush with saline, check the center for wounds; corneal damage can ulcerate and need surgery. If no vet yet, use a collar and anti-inflammatory eye drops, though self-treatment may do poorly.
Dog Vomits and Has Tomato-Colored Watery Stool, Now Lethargic
Vomiting with tomato-colored stool and lethargy strongly suggests canine parvovirus, common in unvaccinated puppies. Fast and seek immediate viral screening; other causes like bone injury or bacterial enteritis need differentiation. Parvo is often fatal, so hospitalize for fluids and antiviral, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antiemetic care.
Why Is the Area Above a Dog’s Nose Swollen and Red?
Swelling above the nose can come from insect bites, injury or skin disease. Treat with antiseptic or anti-itch cream, deworm if parasitic, and use antifungal or antibacterial medicine for infections.
My dog was hit by family two days ago for misbehaving; today I found bruises from belly to hind legs, thumb-wide on the belly and a large patch on the leg. Eating and drinking are fine.
Check the beaten areas and the dog's state; if no bone/internal injury, appetite stays good; give oral antibiotics to prevent infection, cold compress 30 min the first day, then warm compresses 2-3 days to disperse bruises. If abdomen/head was hit, watch for internal damage and get an ultrasound/CT. Never use violence.
What does a dog’s dry cough and retching mean?
Intermittent dry cough and dry heave may be a respiratory infection, but esophagus injury or parasites are possible. Causes include cold, bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia. Signs are weakness, poor appetite, dry cough, retching, sometimes fever. See a vet if uncertain.