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There’s a lump on my dog’s belly—what is it?
The picture shows swelling on the abdomen but the exact spot is unclear. If it is the navel swelling or ulcerating, it may be an umbilical hernia, with a mass, pain, vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea, constipation, fever. See a vet. If another area swells, consider skin disease from bacteria, fungus or parasites.
My dog keeps coughing and gagging with yellow foam and a little bloody stool
Persistent cough, gagging, yellow vomit and bloody stool may be: 1) a swallowed sharp foreign body causing gut damage and blood—needs X-ray and surgery; 2) canine parvovirus or coronavirus, with bloody tomato-like stool, vomiting, dehydration, low spirits—needs a vet; 3) internal parasites with gut inflammation—needs deworming. The first case seems most likely; see a vet.
My dog is vomiting yellow foam, won’t eat, is weak all over, keeps lying on the floor, and has yellow diarrhea
Vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness usually signal a serious disease; severe vomiting/diarrhea can dehydrate and exhaust the dog, so it lies weakly — get to the vet for fluids and treat the cause. Common causes: acute gastroenteritis from overeating or spoiled food; infectious disease like distemper, parvovirus, or coronavirus; intestinal parasites like roundworm, hookworm, giardia; also chill, stress, organ injury, or poisoning.
I bathed the dog at noon the day before yesterday; the next day it was listless, ate one meal that it vomited undigested, and today it’s throwing up yellow fluid, has diarrhea, curls in a corner, and occasionally drinks but won’t eat.
If a dog isn't fully vaccinated, its immunity is weak and bathing can lower resistance or trigger latent viruses. Given vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy, consider distemper or coronavirus, though mild digestive issues, chills, or parasites can also cause this (usually with better energy/appetite). Keep it warm, withhold food and water, give probiotics, and if no improvement see a vet for virus tests, blood work, and fecal exam.
Why does a dog get roundworm infection?
Roundworms spread in many ways. They are common parasites widespread in a dog's environment — soil, feces, food. A dog may be infected by eating food or drinking water contaminated with roundworm eggs. To reduce risk, keep the living environment clean and deworm regularly.
Why does a dog get pyoderma?
Canine pyoderma can be caused by parasitic infection, allergies, endocrine problems, or immune deficiency. If the owner does not deworm the dog long-term and it is infected with mites such as scabies or demodex, small pus bumps may appear on the skin. Long-term exposure to allergens can cause allergic pyoderma.
How can I stop my dog from biting its tail?
A dog may bite its tail out of boredom, anxiety, pain, or other reasons. To stop it, you can try the following: 1. Get the dog's attention — when it starts biting its tail, use sound, toys, or other interesting things to redirect it. 2. Build good habits — do not scold it harshly when it bites its tail, as that can cause panic and anxiety.
My dog has a red bump on its leg that feels like it has pus and blood inside — is it serious and how should I treat it?
A red, pus-filled bump on a dog's leg is very likely an abscess caused by bacterial infection from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or parasite bites. It is recommended to first shave the hair around the affected area thoroughly and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; if there is still pus and blood inside, use a sterilized needle to pierce the bump and repeatedly squeeze out the discharge until fresh blood appears.
Can dogs eat fish?
Yes; fish gives protein, Omega-3, vitamins, and minerals. But remove bones to avoid choking or blockage, cook and cut small; too much fish oil causes diarrhea or vomiting, so limit portions; some fish carry parasites, so cook thoroughly before feeding.
My dog was fine, then at night it suddenly had seizures and kept drooling
Sudden seizures and drooling have many causes: epilepsy, acute poisoning, nerve damage, brain parasites, and more; get a diagnosis and emergency care, as acute causes rarely self-heal. Epilepsy seizures last minutes then pass, keep the dog calm; poisoning needs urgent transport, gastric lavage if caught early. Since seizures already show, toxins are likely absorbed or nerves damaged, so do not induce vomiting, focus on the cause and sedation.