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My dog keeps vomiting yellow fluid, has blood in dark diarrhea, and lies down all day
Recurrent yellow-fluid vomiting with blood in the stool may be canine parvovirus, especially if unvaccinated. A parvo test, fecal exam, and ultrasound are recommended to confirm the cause.
My dog has a dry cough when drinking or sleeping, and the fur under its neck is gone and looks black – why?
A dry cough can come from a throat foreign body, internal parasites or respiratory disease; feel the throat for pain and remove any object. Frequent coughing with unknown cause needs a vet.
My dog ran to the toilet in its sleep and vomited white fluid – why?
Vomiting has many causes including parasites, poisoning, gut damage, gastroenteritis or viral infection. For ongoing vomiting, see a vet to find the cause; deworm if parasites are the trigger.
Why does a dog develop black spots on its skin?
Black spots usually come from melanin deposits, skin disease or external parasites. Harmless if alone, but if with redness, hair loss or itch, see a vet for diagnosis.
My 4-5 month old dog suddenly vomited half-digested food days ago, now eats nothing but drinks and has diarrhea – why?
Vomiting and diarrhea may be gut upset, indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites or a virus. Try probiotics and watch; see a vet if it persists or acts abnormal.
How can I prevent my dog from getting skin disease?
Prevent skin disease with regular parasite control, a clean dry environment, breed-appropriate bathing with pet shampoo, and routine coat checks for hair loss or itching.
What if a dog eats heart and lung long term?
Long-term heart/lung feeding risks obesity and related disease from high fat, picky eating from strong smell, and parasites if undercooked (heartworm, lung fluke).
What if a pregnant dog eats dewormer?
Dewormers are not advised in pregnancy because their mild toxicity can upset the gut and, in overdose, harm the fetuses, even causing stillbirth, deformity or abortion. Use low-toxic external products or vet-guided safe drugs.
What happens if a dog’s skin disease spreads to humans?
Dog skin diseases from bacteria, fungi or parasites can cause human itching, bumps and redness, especially in children, the elderly and the immunocompromised. Isolate and disinfect the environment.
My dog had yellow liquid stool from yesterday to today – what’s wrong?
Loose yellow stool can be indigestion, enteritis, parasites or gut flora upset. Brief cases are often diet; see a vet if it persists to find the cause.