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While petting the dog yesterday I felt a small fleshy lump behind its head; touching it, the dog felt nothing.
From the photo the small lump may be follicle inflammation from insect or parasite bites, or a small lipoma. Benign lipomas need no special treatment; for follicle inflammation use a topical antibacterial. See a vet if it worsens.
A patch under the eye went bald and the dog scratched it until it bled. What is this and how is it treated?
Baldness below the eye with itching is mainly considered to be from fungal or parasite infection. Fungal infection shows ringworm patches with gray scales and hair loss; use a Wood's lamp to confirm, then antifungal medication after shaving. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching.
Why can’t my dog stand up?
Many causes: paw punctures or fractures; calcium deficiency with low appetite, pica, thinness; arthritis, low potassium, low calcium, low sugar. If unclear, see a vet.
Two days ago a hard lump appeared on the head; I thought it was a bug and pulled it off, then it bled. I applied iodine; now it’s starting to pus. What should I do about a pus wound on a dog’s head?
Shave the area, rinse daily with saline or hydrogen peroxide, squeeze out pus, then disinfect with iodine and apply pet wound medication. For heavy pus, see a vet for anti-inflammatory injections.
How do I tell if my dog has a cold?
Watch for low energy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine; see a vet if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
My dog has an unexplained lump on its foot with a little abscess fluid; the wound is clearly painful and the dog keeps licking it. Is it a skin disease?
Redness and swelling on a dog's foot are usually caused by interdigital dermatitis (pododermatitis), an inflammation between the toes and paw pads with redness, abscesses, and discharge. Keep the area clean, disinfect, apply ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.
What should I do if my dog is poisoned by eating cherries?
Cherries are toxic to dogs; induce vomiting right after eating using hydrogen peroxide or diluted soapy water to limit absorption. If clear poisoning signs appear, go to the vet at once. Small amounts may be fine, but large amounts need gastric lavage and enema.
What Happens If a Dog Goes Without Food for 3 Days?
After 3 days without food a dog typically shows low blood sugar and electrolyte imbalance and becomes very weak. With little water it also shows dehydration - loose skin, sunken eyes, dry lips.
Found bug-bitten holes on the dog after vacation; treated but some remain
The dog likely has ticks; use a fipronil-based topical dewormer so the tick paralysis releases and drops off. If not, dab with alcohol and pull gently with tweezers, then disinfect the environment.
How is oral melanoma in dogs treated?
Surgical removal is usually advised for dogs with melanoma, often followed by chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy to prevent recurrence or spread. Tumor size guides the approach.