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Is this parvovirus, and how should it be treated?
Vomiting, diarrhea, and refusal to eat in a dog can have many causes, including gastroenteritis, parasite infection, and infectious disease. If unvaccinated, rule out infectious disease first. See a vet promptly; if a visit is hard, give broad-spectrum anti-inflammatories and anti-vomit meds and watch.
Is this a bug?
The photo shows a tick on the dog. Use a fipronil topical spot-on so the tick detaches, or dab alcohol, then pull it straight out with tweezers and disinfect. Clear environment parasites to avoid reinfection.
Skin infection.
Red, hair-loss skin problems in dogs can come from bacterial or fungal infection, allergies, or parasites. Get a skin exam and targeted treatment; use antibacterials for bacteria, deworm for parasites, and an Elizabethan collar if it scratches.
Last night it started coughing, like wanting to vomit but couldn’t; this morning I gave half an amoxicillin and a cap of children’s cough syrup, then it got diarrhea.
Coughing with diarrhea may be upper respiratory infection, digestive issues, virus, or parasites. See a vet; don't keep dosing since symptoms didn't improve.
Usually just kibble, no other food; since yesterday afternoon he vomits, locked in cage he kept crying, let out he still vomits, today still vomiting
White vomit can come from sudden food change, functional indigestion, parasites, or infection. Eating too fast or too much causes indigestion and vomiting. Recall recent eating; first fast and give pet anti-vomit meds and probiotics. If no relief, see a vet.
When is the right time to deworm a Border Collie?
Border Collies can have their first deworming after 6 weeks; younger pups mainly drink milk and rarely go out. Use gentle dewormers for puppies. Under 6 months, deworm internally and externally monthly; over 6 months, internally every 3 months and externally monthly. Timing varies by individual and environment.
No energy, vomited, won’t eat
Dog vomiting has many causes: gastritis, intestinal blockage, pancreatitis, parasites, viral disease, liver/gallbladder disease. If unvaccinated, rule out distemper or parvovirus. See a vet for tests; if infectious, use antivirals promptly. If just enteritis, anti-inflammatory and antiemetic shots plus a light diet for a few days usually recover.
Red Rash Appeared on Belly, Butt, and Head After a Bath Yesterday
Based on the photo, the red bumps are most likely dermatitis from a bacterial infection or parasite bites. Check for parasites and deworm if found; for bacterial infection, use oral and topical pet anti-inflammatory medication and an Elizabethan collar.
Passed out everything eaten at noon
Diarrhea has many causes including indigestion, bad diet, gut infection, and parasites. First fast the dog and give smectite and probiotics; if long or with other symptoms, see a vet.
How can you fatten up a female Golden Retriever?
To fatten a female Golden, choose higher-protein, higher-fat food and feed at fixed times, plus boiled chicken, beef, fish, eggs, and goat milk. Regular deworming prevents weight loss.