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Why a Dog’s Gums Bleed
Bleeding gums can mean heat, injury, or gingivitis. Adjust the diet for heat, remove the object and disinfect for injury, and use meds or a vet for gingivitis.
My dog had watery diarrhea for two days, got two shots at the hospital, then didn’t poop for a day, passed normal stools last night, but at noon today had bloody diarrhea again
Recurring bloody diarrhea is from intestinal disease—poor digestion, absorption trouble, gut injury, parasites, enteritis, or virus. If the dog is alert and eating, withhold food and water, give probiotics plus pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea medicine (not human drugs). If it is weak, see a vet for X-ray, blood, and stool tests.
Why does a dog bite its own tail?
A dog may bite its tail due to parasite, fungal or bacterial infections, injury, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Sometimes it is simply boredom and harmless play.
My dog fell and its two front legs look different in size—what does it mean?
If a dog falls and one front leg looks larger than the other, it may be a fracture, joint injury, or soft-tissue inflammation. Watch for pain, swelling, twitching, or abnormal gait, and seek veterinary care immediately.
A puppy about 15-16 days old was crushed by a big dog days ago; the leg has stayed swollen with no local treatment; the thin front leg is normal, the thick one is the swollen injured leg. Any advice?
If a puppy was crushed and swelling persists, see a vet immediately to avoid permanent disability. Imaging, pain relief, cold packs, or surgery may be needed.
Dog was kicked in the abdomen, vomited three times, then became listless and fell asleep; is it life-threatening?
Vomiting, lethargy, and sleepiness after a dog is kicked in the abdomen is an emergency that needs immediate veterinary care. Internal injury and bleeding such as torsion or spleen rupture are possible.
Dog does not want to eat and lacks energy
A dog that refuses food and is weak or listless may be sick or unwell. Several common conditions can cause these signs.
My dog keeps coughing like dry heaving or a dry cough
A dog coughing like dry heaving may have a bone stuck or a respiratory disease; do not medicate blindly. Try to see and remove a visible bone gently, but go to the vet for X-rays if unsure, and rush to emergency if breathing is fast or it vomits.
How often should a medium dog’s nails be trimmed?
Trim a dog's nails every 2 to 4 weeks by growth rate. Outdoor dogs wear them down and need less frequent trims; indoor dogs need more. Use dog-specific clippers to avoid injury.
Why does my dog have a lump on its leg skin?
A red, swollen lump on a dog's leg is often inflamed skin tissue from injury or infection, such as scratches, parasite bites, or bacterial or fungal infection. Secondary infection can follow, so a skin scraping at the clinic is best; meanwhile use an Elizabethan collar and disinfect.