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My Dog Is Losing a Lot of Hair—What Could Be the Cause?
From the photo the dog is losing heavily. Causes include parasites, bacteria, eczema, fungal infection, or poor nutrition. A vet exam is needed to find the cause and treat specifically; be patient as it may take time.
My dog keeps dry-coughing and gagging, especially at night, with bright red bloody stool, abdominal twitching, and looking at its rear – what’s wrong?
Dry cough, gagging, and bloody stool may be from parasite infection; ascites, parvovirus, or coronavirus cannot be ruled out. Symptoms are already serious - see a vet to confirm the cause. If internal parasites are found, deworm promptly and give gut-lining repair medicine to ease signs.
While petting the dog yesterday I felt a small fleshy lump behind its head; touching it, the dog felt nothing.
From the photo the small lump may be follicle inflammation from insect or parasite bites, or a small lipoma. Benign lipomas need no special treatment; for follicle inflammation use a topical antibacterial. See a vet if it worsens.
What to Do About a Pus Bump on My Dog’s Belly
A pus bump may be pyoderma (bacterial follicle infection), often from hormones, allergies, or parasites. Use antibacterial sprays/ointments; deep cases need oral antibiotics like cephalexin, plus iodine and clean care.
My dog keeps biting its tail as if in distress
Constant tail biting suggests itch or pain from parasites, skin disease, or anal gland issues. Check the tail and treat by symptoms; if unsure, see a vet to prevent self-injury.
A patch under the eye went bald and the dog scratched it until it bled. What is this and how is it treated?
Baldness below the eye with itching is mainly considered to be from fungal or parasite infection. Fungal infection shows ringworm patches with gray scales and hair loss; use a Wood's lamp to confirm, then antifungal medication after shaving. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching.
Dog vomits yellow liquid and has bloody diarrhea but is energetic – what?
Likely acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. If energetic, fast 24h, then probiotics and gut/anti-vomit meds; after, small soft food. If continues, consider parasites, foreign body, or infection - see a vet.
My dog has a small patch of black dots on its back — my boyfriend says it’s flea dirt; after washing, the skin is hard and red. What’s going on?
Black dots on a dog are usually caused by fleas, but can also be folliculitis or melanin deposits. Place the dots on a damp white tissue; if it turns red, it's a flea infection.
My dog vomits right after waking up
There are many causes of vomiting in dogs, including gastrointestinal problems, internal parasite infection, and viral diseases. Mild cases can be managed with pet probiotics, while severe vomiting needs a veterinary checkup.
My dog has a bit of diarrhea but is still in good spirits and eating
Diarrhea with good spirits and normal eating is usually diet, indigestion, or parasites. Withhold food briefly and give probiotics; see a vet if no relief. Feed on a schedule and slow the eating pace.