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Why does my dog have red bumps on its body?
Red bumps can come from allergies, eczema, parasites, bacteria, or fungus. Put on an E-collar to stop licking/scratching and see a vet to find the cause. For parasites, deworm and use an anti-inflammatory spray.
What causes hemolysis in dogs?
Hemolysis can stem from autoimmune or hereditary hemolytic anemia, bacterial/viral/parasitic infection, poisoning, or drug allergy. The immune system may attack its own red blood cells; some dogs inherit it; toxins like onions, phenol, or aniline also cause it.
What happens if a dog swallows a turtle?
Swallowing a turtle can cause serious gut problems - the hard shell can block the intestines, causing vomiting, pain, and constipation, and turtles carry bacteria and parasites. Watch closely; if not passed in 48 hours or symptoms appear, see a vet.
Why does my dog have many black spots on its body?
Black spots can be normal pigmentation or signs of disease such as parasites, folliculitis, or skin infections. If alone with no other symptoms, it's likely harmless pigment; with itching, hair loss, or scabs, see a vet.
Why is my dog passing watery stool?
Watery stool can stem from poor digestion, stress, parasites, bad diet, gastroenteritis, viral or bacterial infection, or liver/kidney damage. Treatment depends on the cause, so a vet exam is needed for severe cases.
What causes blood in a dog’s stool?
Causes: anal fissure, parasites, foreign-object scratches, parvovirus. Constipation can damage the intestinal lining and bleed. Parasites need deworming. Viruses or other diseases can also cause it. Severe cases need a vet.
What medicine should I apply after a tick bites my dog?
Use a pet-specific topical parasite treatment to remove ticks. For a few ticks, dab alcohol to numb it, then pull it out with tweezers by the mouthparts and disinfect with iodine. Watch for fever or inflammation and see a vet if needed.
Why won’t my dog gain weight?
It may be a naturally high metabolism with weak fat storage, or a disease such as parasites, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism. If eating normally but still thinning, see a vet.
How can I boost my dog’s immunity and resistance?
To improve a dog's resistance: provide balanced nutrition; keep up with vaccines (rabies, parvovirus, distemper); do regular internal and external deworming; and exercise daily to strengthen heart and lungs and raise immunity.
Dog vomits white foam and yellow fluid with undigested kibble, won’t eat or drink, only sleeps
This is usually acute gastroenteritis, possibly from parvovirus, coronavirus, bacteria, or parasites. Unvaccinated dogs should be tested for viral disease. If just digestive upset, give fluids for hydration and electrolytes, then anti-inflammatory, anti-vomiting, and anti-diarrhea meds.