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My 3.5-year-old Pug had a seizure lasting over 35 minutes, rolling on the ground, foaming, dilated pupils—occurred 4 times this year, each about an hour, with smelly anal glands. What’s wrong?
Symptoms (twitching, foaming, dilated pupils, 4 times this year) match epilepsy. Epilepsy is usually incurable, hard to find cause; causes include brain infection, injury, tumor, metabolic issues, poisoning, structural abnormality; drugs/chemicals/environment may trigger. Confirm via vet; lifelong medication (phenobarbital, potassium bromide, diazepam) and check-ups needed to control seizures. Stopping treatment brings relapse; keep up meds and seek emergency care.
Why are my Husky’s front legs trembling and weak?
A Husky's front-leg trembling and weakness may be caused by malnutrition, neurological disease, insufficient exercise, trauma, or pain. Some neurological diseases in Huskies can cause symptoms such as muscle weakness and trembling. In addition, if the Husky develops muscle problems like injury, inflammation, or atrophy, it can also lead to front-leg trembling and weakness. Malnutrition, fatigue, overexercise, or aging may also be the cause. If the trembling and weakness persist or worsen, take the dog to a veterinary hospital promptly for an examination to determine the specific cause and provide appropriate treatment.
How does the Great Pyrenees do in fights?
The Great Pyrenees is friendly, loyal and gentle and rarely attacks first, but will defend itself and family if threatened. Its large size and strength make fights dangerous, so supervise and control it, avoid conflicts with other animals, and socialize it early.
What happens if a puppy’s paw is injured?
A paw injury usually causes lameness — the puppy may walk on the injured foot or refuse to walk; severe pain can affect appetite and energy. Untreated or poorly treated wounds may get infected, causing fever, swelling, pus, and possibly needing antibiotics. Severe injury can cause disability. See a vet promptly.
My puppy ran out and was hit by an e-bike; when I picked it up its leg could not touch the ground, but after 10 minutes it could stand, though it limps, falls easily, is lethargic, and keeps crying; what medicine?
After being hit, the dog cannot walk, is lethargic, and keeps crying, suggesting internal injuries and bone problems, so see a vet soon. The limp may be a fracture or dislocation needing an X-ray; do not miss possible internal injury, so get a full check to avoid permanent harm.
My 10-year-old Schnauzer with mild cardiomegaly had a pelvic fracture seen on X-ray; the vet suggested surgery with two pins, but a second X-ray showed healing tendency and said surgery is not needed — can I take it home to rest? It has been in the hospital 4 days.
Given the vet found healing tendency on the second X-ray and the dog is old with an enlarged heart, avoiding surgery to escape anesthesia risk is reasonable, so home rest can be considered. At home give a quiet, clean, comfortable place, avoid jumping, manage diet and pain, follow up regularly, and manage the heart condition per the vet.
How can I make my Bichon less aggressive?
Bichons are usually gentle; aggression may come from insecurity, pain, or lack of training. Rule out illness, give exercise, and do socialization training; seek a pro if needed.
Why are Poodles’ tails docked?
Historically Poodle tail docking avoided the tail hindering hunting or work and prevented injury. Now it mainly reduces accidental injury and keeps the body clean for home life, and improves looks. In fact, not docking is fine; it is not required.
Why does a Golden Retriever get anemia?
Many things cause Golden Retriever anemia, including excessive blood loss, immune-mediated disease, infectious disease, parasites, and malnutrition. External or internal bleeding from injury can cause it; immune disease attacking red cells reduces production; and distemper or whipworm/hookworm infection also leads to anemia.
What are the signs that a Pomeranian is angry?
An angry Pomeranian often shows raised fur, dilated pupils, a fierce stare, wrinkles on the nose, clenched teeth, and low growling. If the dog is very angry and shows signs of wanting to attack, keep your distance or confine it to avoid injury.