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Why is my dog’s anus so dirty?
From the unclear photo, the area is dirty, possibly from diarrhea smearing fur, or from maggots or tapeworm. Maggots may follow an untreated wound; white worm-like things from the anus suggest roundworm or tapeworm, needing prompt deworming.
My dog just turned two months old; because of a tick bite it was shaved and given a medicated bath, then slept with the AC on. For three days it barely ate, only goat milk, but energy and stools were normal. On day five it ate, but in the afternoon spiked to 40.7C, and shots and medicine did not bring the fever down; it stayed 39.5-40. The dog is unvaccinated, no distemper, weight 0.95kg.
Persistent high fever needs prompt vet care; it may signal bacterial pneumonia, gut infection, blood parasites, distemper, or parvovirus. Non-viral cases are easier to treat. Fever is usually lowered by injection plus physical cooling while the vet finds the cause.
What does it mean when a dog passes wine-red, paste-like stool?
Bloody, paste-like stool with good energy likely indicates hemorrhagic enteritis, not parvovirus. Causes include irritating food, viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection. Timely veterinary examination is advised to prevent worsening.
What are the symptoms of eczema in dogs?
Dog eczema is an allergic inflammation of the skin showing papules, red patches, scabs, blisters, and erosion with heat, pain, and itching. Scratching worsens it and may make it chronic. Causes include allergens, over-grooming, parasites, drugs, and poor nutrition; treatment is desensitization plus removing the cause.
What does it mean when a dog’s farts smell very bad?
Foul-smelling flatulence may stem from digestive issues or oral hygiene problems, including unsuitable or greasy food and gut infections. Adjusting the diet and giving pet probiotics can help. If it does not improve, a veterinary check is advised.
My Dog’s Outer Ear Is Ulcerated and Crusted; at First It Was Just a Hard Scab, but Over Time the Wound Grew and the Fur Fell Away With the Scab, Revealing Slightly Red Skin
Ear crusting and ulceration is mostly from wound infection or skin disease without timely e-collar or treatment; itching leads to over-scratching and bacterial infection. Causes: parasites (ear mites, scabies, ticks, fleas), ear inflammation, trauma. Symptoms: itch, scabs, scratching, dandruff. Fit e-collar, get skin scraping to identify cause, shave and clean, dress twice daily, do external deworming, keep environment dry and clean.
Common Causes and Treatments for a Dog Vomiting Yellow Fluid
Owners often ask us: 'My dog vomits yellow fluid in the morning, what do I do?' 'It vomits yellow fluid but seems fine, why?' 'Yellow foamy vomit, what's the cause?' Today our pet care specialists cover the common causes and treatments for dogs vomiting yellow fluid.
Why Does a Dog Like to Shake Its Coat?
Shaking occurs when: cleaning fur, signaling, relieving stress/regulating mood, drying fur, stretching. Dirt on fur - self-clean; stress - release; wet fur - shake dry. Frequent shaking may indicate parasites or skin disease - check skin.
How Effective Is External Deworming for Dogs?
Effectiveness varies by product and infection severity. Use a reliable external dewormer per instructions. Stubborn parasites like mites and fleas may need multiple treatments. Since parasites and eggs spread in the environment, thoroughly clean and disinfect the living area and avoid grass or shrub areas.
Why is my dog having diarrhea and vomiting yellow fluid?
Causes include swallowed foreign objects, bacterial gastroenteritis, infectious disease, or food-change upset; unclean food or long hunger also trigger it. Gastroenteritis or distemper, parvo, or parasites also cause it. If unvaccinated, test for infection; for gastroenteritis, use dog-specific anti-emetics and probiotics.