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My dog hasn’t eaten much for 4–5 days, tongue is pale, sluggish, won’t move, urine is rusty/bloody, stool is green. What’s wrong?
Per description/image: dark soy-sauce urine, low appetite, pale tongue mucosa—possible causes: 1) onion/leek/scallion poisoning dissolving red cells → proteinaceous hematuria with Heinz bodies, severe anemia. 2) Blood protozoa (Babesia from ticks) → need imidocarb + transfusion/hematinic. 3) Leptospirosis → hematuria, subcutaneous bleeding, secondary pancreatitis/kidney damage. 4) Kidney damage bleeding (kidney failure, urinary/bladder infection). Any is urgent—needs vet diagnosis with professional equipment.
I suddenly noticed a bald patch on my dog—is it serious? What ointment should I use?
Per the image, the dog likely has fungal, bacterial, or mite skin disease. If it scratches, use an Elizabethan collar, shave the area, expose skin. Use a Wood's lamp—green fluorescence means fungal; treat with terbinafine/ketoconazole/itraconazole pet skin meds. No fluorescence suggests bacterial/mite—use antibacterial spray and zinc oxide, plus external parasite control. If no improvement, see a vet.
My dog had a worm like in the picture before topical deworming; now many dead worms are in its bed and live ones on its tail/hind legs; it eats less and has slight hair loss on head/tail but is still active—what’s wrong?
Per the image, the dog has a tapeworm infection. The worms come from the anus; tapeworms are internal parasites needing oral dewormer. Worms pass the same or next day; re-deworm in 2 weeks to remove eggs. Regular internal and external deworming prevents recurrence.
My dog had a little blood in its stool last time—what could it be?
Per the image, dark red loose stool; if unvaccinated/undewormed, likely parvo or parasites. Possibly ate hard/indigestible food, intestinal scrape, or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. See a vet for targeted treatment. Parvo signs: diarrhea, vomiting, foul coffee/tomato-colored stool, low appetite, lethargy, fever—low cure rate without targeted meds. If can't go to hospital, give anti-inflammatory, gut mucosa repair, probiotics; mild bleeding may recover.
What should I do about my dog’s soft stools?
Per the image, the dog has soft stools rather than vomiting. Common causes: enteritis, parasites, indigestion. If it ate a lot, likely indigestion—give probiotics and withhold food temporarily. Since the dog is a stray, parasite risk is high; check feces. Treat accordingly.
What Causes a Dog to Pass Black, Watery Stools
Black watery stools may mean something is wrong, but the causes are many, so identify the cause before treating. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and treatments.
Today my dog went out to play on its own and came back listless, keeps dry-heaving, and is hiding under the sofa.
A dog that comes home listless, dry-heaving, and hiding under the sofa after going out to play may be extremely uncomfortable - it could have external injuries causing pain, internal injuries from a car accident, or stress and depression from being hit or bullied, all of which are possible. Here are some suggestions: 1. Observe the dog's behavior and symptoms - besides lethargy, dry heaving, and hiding, check whether there is loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc. If these symptoms appear, it has likely picked up a parasite or infectious disease outdoors. 2. Check the dog's body - carefully look for obvious external injuries or other abnormalities such as lumps or pain. 3. That day, provide the dog a quiet and comfortable environment with adequate water and food, and see whether it slowly starts eating and eliminating normally, avoiding excessive activity or over-stimulation. If the dog continues to refuse food and water, keeps dry-heaving, and remains lethargic, it is recommended to contact a veterinarian promptly for further diagnosis and treatment.
There are white wriggling things under my dog’s rear. I dewormed it yesterday but they’re still there today, and now I’m afraid to give more dewormer. What should I do?!
Based on your description, it is normal for your dog to still be passing worms the day after deworming. When a dog infected with internal parasites takes a deworming medication, it will gradually expel eggs and worm bodies in its stool, usually clearing them within 3-7 days. If worms are still being passed a week after treatment, or if large numbers of eggs or worms appear, the infection is more serious and a second round of deworming is needed.
Why is my dog’s back red?
A red back can be: skin allergy to detergents, food or environment; skin infection from bacteria or fungus; heat or humidity causing inflammation; or parasite infection like fleas or mites. If with itching, hair loss or swelling, see a vet to confirm and treat.
My dog keeps scratching its nose with its paw and yelps
This usually means nose discomfort from: 1) respiratory disease causing congestion; 2) nasal allergy or foreign body like tumor or cyst; 3) trauma, parasites or skin disease causing itch/pain; 4) if no disease, it may express anxiety, fear or submission to get attention—usually fine.