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How often should an adult Teddy be dewormed?
An adult Teddy generally needs external deworming monthly and internal deworming every 3 months. Dose by weight per product instructions to avoid toxicity.
There is a severe spot on the tail and many black crusts along the spine where the fur is thinner
Black crusts on a dog's tail and back can come from bacterial or fungal infection, parasites, or environmental factors. A vet exam identifies the cause.
My puppy’s belly looks bigger but the abdomen is flat, with matted tail and hind-leg fur, hiding and whimpering
A swollen belly can mean pregnancy, ascites, parasites, bloat, gastric torsion, obstruction, or tumor. Feel for fluid versus hardness and get X-rays or ultrasound; if unavailable, treat symptoms supportively while watching closely.
My 6-month, 46-lb Golden has had bloody stool for days; first soft now hard, red blood at start and end. What is the cause?
Blood in stool can be from constipation fissures, parasites, gut injury, hemorrhagic enteritis or parvovirus. Hold food and water for hard objects; see a vet for soft stool and test for parasites; dark/black blood with vomiting suggests parvo.
How often should an adult Golden Retriever be dewormed internally?
Deworm an adult Golden internally every 3 months; raise frequency if it eats much raw meat. Raw meat carries bacteria and parasites, so limit it.
What is the incubation period of canine babesiosis?
The incubation period of canine babesiosis is 7 to 15 days with no obvious signs. Acute cases show high fever and lethargy; chronic cases show anemia and jaundice.
How long after deworming can a Teddy be vaccinated?
A Teddy can be vaccinated one week after deworming. Deworming and vaccination should not be done together because both lower resistance.
How long does it take for a Teddy’s gastroenteritis to recover?
A Teddy's gastroenteritis generally recovers in about 3-7 days, depending on its constitution and treatment. Mild cases may self-heal in about 3 days; severe cases with vomiting or bloody stool need vet care.
My two-month-old Golden Retriever vomited white foam first thing in the morning, had dry heaves last night, no stool, no eating, just lies down whining, temperature normal.
Foaming vomit in dogs has many causes: food poisoning, poor diet, gut disease, parvovirus, distemper. An unvaccinated dog with foam vomit, no eating, and low spirits should be tested for parvo, distemper, or coronavirus. Non-viral causes may be gastritis, pancreatitis, or parasites; treat the cause. Dehydration is risky, so seek IV care.
How long after a Golden Retriever’s bath can it go outside?
A Golden Retriever can go out once its coat is dried after a bath. Always dry the coat promptly to prevent colds, and only go out if there is no stress or abnormality. Avoid places with many parasites to prevent infection.