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Why does my dog vomit right after drinking water?
Vomiting after drinking can come from indigestion, water quality, drinking too fast, gastroenteritis, parasites, or infection. Dirty water may be spat out; too much or too fast drinking can spasm the gut and vomit. Gastroenteritis means water irritates the damaged stomach. Find the cause for proper care.
Dog has severe skin disease, often bites and scratches, heavy hair loss at the spot, red fleshy bumps; is it mites, fungus, bacteria, or eczema, and what medicine do you recommend?
From the brief description, the skin disease type cannot be confirmed; many need microscopic and stain exams. Most cause itch, hair loss, and red bumps; mites, other parasites, fungus, and allergic dermatitis itch more. For severe cases, take it to the vet for a basic skin exam to identify the type, then treat accordingly.
Something bit my dog’s belly; there are bumps near the urethra
Bumps on the belly and near the urethra are likely bacterial folliculitis and eczema, worsened by urine soaking near the urethra and damp floors. Insect or parasite bites can also cause itching and allergy. At home, use broad-spectrum pet anti-inflammatories, regular external deworming, and a skin spray; keep the area dry and watch 4-5 days, then treat 2-3 weeks if improving.
My dog keeps vomiting and has diarrhea; it seemed better two days ago with formed stool, then suddenly started having diarrhea and vomiting again
Repeated vomiting and diarrhea can come from diet, toxins, parasites, gut dysfunction, or viruses. Check the food first; if normal, see a vet. If care is delayed, the illness worsens. Pet antibiotics may help temporarily.
Woke up to flat bumps on the dog, not sure if allergy
Large red skin areas may be allergy, but also parasites, insect bites, or damp heat. Observe a while; if no relief or the dog is unwell, see a vet for the cause and treatment.
What causes pimples on a dog?
Dog pimples have many causes: bacterial infection of follicles, allergies to grass or food, and environmental bacteria or parasites. Poor diet lacking nutrients also contributes.
What happens when young children come into contact with dogs?
Contact between young children and dogs is generally not a big problem, because most dogs are friendly and enjoy being close to people. However, some dogs may carry bacteria, fungi, and parasites that could be transmitted to children.
How do I treat a dog that keeps scratching its ears?
Constant ear scratching may be ear mites, otitis, or skin disease. Clean with ear solution for mites; use antibiotics for otitis; check skin if ears are clean.
What causes fluid in a dog’s chest cavity?
Chest fluid can come from infections like pneumonia or heart-lung parasites, heart disease, chest trauma, or tumors pressing on vessels.
Why has my dog’s skin turned black?
Black skin can be pigmentation, skin disease, or long sun exposure. With age, more melanin deposits and the skin darkens. Fungal or parasite infection can also darken local skin; shaved fur plus long sun exposure can too.