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Why does my dog lose weight rapidly?
Rapid weight loss may come from digestive disease, gut infection, internal parasites, or thyroid problems, all lowering appetite. If it keeps losing weight, see a vet to find the cause. Roundworms, hookworms, and other parasites also cause gradual thinning, needing deworming.
My dog has a pimple on its left leg with a little scab, and blood in its stool
Bloody stool usually comes from gut disease, viral disease, or parasites, such as a gut foreign object or severe gastroenteritis, and distemper or parvovirus often include it. Get a full vet check to find the cause; do not let it worsen.
My dog just came home 4 days ago; it was active at first but the last two days it retches, seems off, and wants to vomit but cannot
Frequent retching may be from overeating or eating too fast irritating the gut, or a foreign object in the esophagus or stomach. Withhold food, watch, then give probiotics and feed on a schedule; if retching, poor appetite, and lethargy continue, suspect a foreign object, parasites, gastroenteritis, or infection and see a vet.
Why does my dog vomit yellow fluid?
Common causes are long hunger, foreign-object ingestion, parasites, gastroenteritis, or infectious disease. Prolonged hunger causes excess stomach acid without affecting spirits; unsuitable food upsets the gut. Frequent vomiting needs a vet.
How to fatten up a dog?
Increase food intake—high-protein, high-fat kibble in small frequent meals, plus chicken, beef, egg, fish. More exercise (walks, jogging, swimming) boosts appetite and muscle/weight. If it won't gain, check for metabolic disease, gut issues or parasites.
How to remove fleas and lice from a dog?
Few parasites: timely topical deworming with fipronil or selamectin monthly. Many fleas: first comb with a fine comb to remove adults and eggs, then deworm to kill eggs and hidden ones. During infestation, isolate the dog and clean/disinfect the home.
What happens if a dog eats beef?
Moderate beef supplies protein and immunity, but raw beef risks bacteria and parasites—cook it first. Remove bones, fat and fascia to avoid indigestion, obesity and kidney burden. Also feed chicken, duck, liver, cabbage, carrot for balance.
My dog is weak in all limbs and listless after diarrhea—what should I do?
Diarrhea followed by limb weakness and low spirits may indicate mild dehydration; give rice porridge or warm sugar-salt water for fluids and electrolytes. Try pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. If no improvement in half a day to a day, or diarrhea returns, see a vet to rule out parasites or distemper/parvo/coronavirus.
My dog has an infection on its belly and genitals (see photo)
From the photo, the dog likely has bacterial folliculitis, or possibly insect-bite or parasite-induced dermatitis. Folliculitis is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin, common in dogs on damp floors or with poor genital hygiene during heat. Keep the area clean and prevent licking.
My dog keeps vomiting, won’t eat, walks unsteadily, is listless, and visibly thin.
Persistent vomiting and not eating can cause low blood sugar and dehydrating shock, leading to unsteady walking, malnutrition, hind-limb weakness, and weight loss. IV fluids with glucose and electrolytes are needed, then treat the underlying cause. Causes include gastroenteritis, infectious disease, parasites, cold, stress, organ injury, or poisoning.