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My dog loves licking my hands and feet and hates the crate.
If diarrhea appears after internal deworming, it is usually normal and resolves in 1 to 2 days; give probiotics. Persistent or severe cases need a vet.
What happens when a dog gets pneumonia?
Canine pneumonia brings coughing, fever, low energy, poor appetite, and colored nasal discharge. Untreated it can be life-threatening, so see a vet at once.
What are the signs of a dog infected with toxoplasmosis?
Signs of canine toxoplasmosis include rapid breathing, fever, diarrhea, pale or yellowed mucous membranes, breathing difficulty, and poor appetite. Dogs usually become infected by eating contaminated meat or prolonged contact with infected cat feces.
Why is my dog’s scalp skin ulcerating?
From the photo the lesion has discharge, likely a bacterial infection. Take the dog for a skin check; if bacterial, flush with peroxide or saline, dry, and apply antibacterial ointment. Keep a collar on to stop scratching.
How is dog orchitis treated?
Orchitis is usually treated with a pet-specific antibacterial anti-inflammatory gel plus oral anti-inflammatory containing amoxicillin-clavulanate. If it ulcerates, shave the area, rinse with saline and metronidazole, apply antiseptic ointment. Keep the Elizabethan collar on throughout to prevent licking.
Why does my dog like to chew things?
Dogs chew out of boredom or to grind their teeth. Left alone often, they chew to relieve boredom; chewing is also a natural teeth-grinding habit. Anxiety can worsen it. A lack of trace elements causes pica (chewing and eating odd things).
My dog has a lot of growths on its lower body
From the photo, the yellow bumps are most likely ticks — smooth, yellow to dark brown, growing as they feed, with black leg parts showing. For many ticks, use a topical spot-on with fipronil and methoprene; alternatively, dab alcohol on the bite, wait for the tick to numb, then pull it out with tweezers.
What injection is given for a dog’s fungal skin disease?
Fungal skin disease is treated with oral or injectable antifungals like itraconazole or ketoconazole. Topical antifungal is usually first; severe cases get injections for faster effect, plus medicated baths.
Why is there a lump between my dog’s toes?
A bump between toes may be from impact, interdigital inflammation, or a cyst. Try disinfecting with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory/swelling ointment. Watch for improvement; if not or worse, consider infection. For interdigital inflammation, use antifungal medication.
What happens if a dog eats Saimeian Powder? Will it die?
Saimeian Powder is a topical Chinese medicine (gypsum, borneol, cinnabar, licorice) for heat-clearing. Cinnabar and borneol are somewhat toxic; ingestion may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, but a small amount usually isn't fatal. Give water and observe; large amounts or bad reactions need a vet.