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What if a dog has worms in its gut?
Gut worms cause soft stool, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, poor appetite, bloody stool; long-term leads to anemia and poor coat. Deworm regularly: monthly for puppies, every 2-3 months for adults, plus monthly external.
Dog has been listless all day, not eating, barely drinking
Listlessness, not eating, and bloody stool may be foreign body, internal parasites, or parvo/corona. Find the cause first; do not medicate blindly.
What are dogs allergic to?
Allergens include inhaled (pollen, dust, dander, smoke), ingested (milk, egg, seafood, meat, drugs), contact (shampoo, dye, parasites), and injected (penicillin, streptomycin, serum).
What causes red rashes on a dog?
Red rashes have many causes: allergies (food/environment/drug), parasites (fleas, mites, lice), or bacterial/fungal infection. If unclear, see a vet promptly.
What happens if you are too close to a dog?
Being too close may let the dog see itself as the boss, becoming willful and disobedient. It may also pass parasites/bacteria to owners with low immunity. A dog's short life (10-15 yrs) also brings grief.
Dog has diarrhea with yellow water
Diarrhea with yellow water may be improper diet, indigestion, parasites, or virus. Fast briefly, give probiotics, then light food; if persistent or other symptoms, consider corona and see a vet.
Dog’s side skin has hair loss and some ulcers; not sure why. Please explain.
From the photo, hair loss and ulcers suggest skin disease from parasites, bacteria, or fungi. Get a scrape test at a vet; shave and medicate, often with injections for faster effect.
Dog has been vomiting recently, and even with less food still vomits a little yellow foamy water
Yellow foam vomiting has many causes: indigestion, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasites. Cold from lying on the floor can trigger it; keep warm and use probiotics, or see a vet.
Dog vomiting and diarrhea with no appetite; what to do?
Vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced appetite can come from gastroenteritis, parvovirus, coronavirus, or parasites. Deworm for parasites; see a vet for viral causes.
Dog’s tail stays against its back; since coming home it rarely lowers except when relaxed; when playing it lowers it, but then bites its own tail fur. Is something wrong?
A puppy biting its tail may have a tail injury, stuck object, parasites, or infection. Check the tail; see a vet if other symptoms; it may just be self-play.