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Streptococcal Infection in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine streptococcal disease is a zoonotic illness caused by a group of pathogenic pyogenic cocci. Puppies often develop an acute septicemic course through umbilical infection. Bacteremia brings fever, catarrhal to hemorrhagic enteritis, infected inflamed umbilical sites, and joint metastasis causing arthritis, ending in septicemic death.
What medicine should I use for a dog’s red, swollen, ulcerated skin around the eyes?
Red, swollen, ulcerated skin around a dog's eyes can come from parasites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergies or trauma. Use antibacterial/antifungal drops for infections; see a vet for a confirmed diagnosis.
Why is my dog refusing food and water, foaming at the mouth, and losing weight after two days—what medicine should I give?
Refusing food and water while foaming at the mouth can result from poisoning, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, infectious disease, or internal parasite infection. After two days of symptoms your dog is at risk of dehydration. Take it to a veterinary clinic for diagnosis and the proper treatment plan; avoid medicating blindly, which could cause further harm.
My dog just arrived a few days ago and keeps dry-coughing, but still has an appetite and no other symptoms. What could it be?
A dry cough in dogs can come from several causes — a foreign object, internal parasite infection, respiratory infection, or an allergic reaction. Check the mouth for anything stuck; if the cough persists without a clear cause, see a vet for a targeted diagnosis.
Why is my newly arrived dog coughing dryly, but still eating normally?
A dog's dry cough can stem from several causes, including foreign-object irritation, internal parasite infection, respiratory tract infection, or allergies. Gently open your dog's mouth to check for any foreign object, and remove it if found. If the cause is unclear and the dry cough persists, take your dog to a veterinary clinic for diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Why Does My Dog Keep Scratching and Biting Itself with No Redness?
Persistent scratching or biting with no visible redness usually points to a skin condition, parasites, or an allergy. Check the coat carefully, deworm if you find parasites, and if it continues with no obvious cause, see a vet to pinpoint the problem.
My dog keeps scratching and biting itself but its skin isn’t red or swollen
Itchy skin usually comes from skin problems, parasite infection, or allergies. Check the body for abnormalities; if parasites are found, deworm promptly. If nothing shows but the scratching continues, take it to a vet to find the cause and treat properly.
Dog keeps scratching and biting but skin isn’t red or swollen?
Dog itchiness usually comes from skin problems, parasites or allergies. Check the body for abnormalities; if parasites are found, deworm promptly. If nothing shows but scratching continues, see a vet to find the cause and treat it.
My dog suddenly has diarrhea — what should I do?
Sudden diarrhea can come from bad diet, a chilled abdomen, parasites, or a viral infection. If there are no other symptoms, fast the dog briefly and give pet probiotics; once improved, offer easily digested food and reintroduce the normal diet gradually. If it persists or other signs appear, see a vet.
My dog’s skin near the tail base turned red, it scratches and bites, and some spots are now scabbed — what is it and how do I treat it?
Red, itchy skin can be bacterial or fungal infection, parasite bites, allergies, and more. See a vet for diagnosis. If a visit isn't possible right now, rinse with saline and apply an antibacterial topical; if there's no improvement, the medication isn't right and the dog needs a vet exam.