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Why is my small dog whining and refusing food after being attacked?
A small dog refusing food after being attacked by another dog may be psychologically frightened; fear or trauma can cause loss of appetite. The owner should comfort and accompany it to help it recover. At the same time, check the dog's body, as the refusal to eat may also be from injury causing pain. If the injury is serious, take it to a vet promptly.
What Causes Blood in a Dog’s Urine (Urethral Bleeding)?
Blood from the dog's urethra can come from trauma, urinary inflammation, bacterial infection, blood disease, poisoning, or heat. Injuries, urethritis, cystitis, or stones cause blood in urine; heat can mix menstrual blood in. See a vet for any bleeding.
My dog has hind-leg pain and won’t put weight on it – what could it be?
Hind-leg pain that prevents weight-bearing is often a fracture or joint injury. Here is what to do.
How long does it take for a dog’s leg limp to recover?
Limp recovery ranges from 15-30 days for soft-tissue injury to 3+ months for a fracture. Here is the detail.
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.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Eye Is Swollen
A swollen dog eye can stem from a foreign object, heat, injury, blocked tear ducts, infection, or allergies. Flush out debris, adjust diet, use vet-approved eye drops, and see a veterinarian if it doesn't improve or an allergy is suspected.
The Difference Between Conjunctivitis and Keratitis in Dogs
Conjunctivitis and keratitis are both eye diseases but differ in location and symptoms: conjunctivitis inflames the conjunctiva (redness, discharge, often from irritation), while keratitis affects the cornea (cloudiness, ulcers, possible perforation). Clean with saline and use pet eye drops for mild cases; see a vet for severe or corneal cases.
How to Prevent Destructive Chewing in Dogs
Destructive chewing is a dangerous habit for dogs and also worries pet owners greatly. Below we explain in detail how to prevent destructive chewing in dogs.
When Does a Dog Need Dental Surgery?
Dental surgery is a treatment or preventive measure for dental disease, mainly cleaning and polishing the dog's teeth. Note that no oral problem stays the same; on the contrary, the condition will continue to develop, making treatment more difficult, which also means a longer, more complex, and more expensive treatment process. In other words, when you need to properly treat your pet's dental disease, the earlier the better.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Dog Near-Drowning
Near-drowning is defined as survival for more than 24 hours after being fully submerged. This article explains the stages of near-drowning, how fresh and salt water differ, and the diagnostic tests and treatments veterinarians use.