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What happens if a dog gets a fish bone stuck?
A fish bone stuck in a dog's throat usually causes pain and discomfort. It may also affect swallowing and, if left untreated, can lead to infection or fever.
What happens when a dog gets ringworm?
Ringworm causes itching, hair loss, red patches, and scaling that spreads in circles; scratching can lead to secondary bacterial infection. A skin scraping confirms fungal infection, treated with terbinafine, ketoconazole, or itraconazole.
Why does my dog eat dirt and grass?
Eating dirt or grass may signal a lack of trace elements (pica). A blood test at the vet can identify deficiencies to supplement. It can also be curiosity or boredom — play more and provide toys to prevent it.
What does a dog convulsion or seizure look like?
A dog convulsion is a sudden, involuntary contraction and relaxation of muscles. It may be brief or prolonged, and may be partial or generalized. During a partial seizure, usually the muscles of the limbs, tail, or face twitch while the dog may remain conscious. A generalized seizure typically shows limb convulsions, loss of bladder and bowel control, foaming at the mouth, clenched jaws, and rapid breathing. If a dog frequently has convulsions, take it to a vet promptly to determine the specific cause.
What medicine should I apply after a tick bites my dog?
Use a pet-specific topical parasite treatment to remove ticks. For a few ticks, dab alcohol to numb it, then pull it out with tweezers by the mouthparts and disinfect with iodine. Watch for fever or inflammation and see a vet if needed.
The day before yesterday it had diarrhea with blood at the end; I gave Revolution (topical dewormer), probiotics, and smectite powder. Yesterday the stool was formed, but early this morning it had diarrhea again
Diarrhea with blood in dogs can have various causes, including indigestion, malabsorption, digestive tract injury, parasite infection, enteritis, and viral infection. Based on your description, the dog still had diarrhea after deworming and medication, which suggests the cause may not be parasites — the medicine didn't match the problem. Take the dog to a vet for relevant tests and apply targeted treatment based on the results.
Dog hit by car days ago, foot bones exposed, now infected
An exposed, infected foot wound needs urgent debridement and antibiotics; amputation is possible. Follow vet wound care closely.
Why does a dog chew the floor?
A dog chewing the floor may have pica from lacking trace elements, leading it to eat dirt, wood, grass, or its own feces; supplement trace elements. It may also be food residue or smell on the floor, or teething itch and anxiety.
What happens if a dog has a severe tapeworm infection?
Severe tapeworms cause digestive symptoms like abnormal appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stool, and can lead to intestinal blockage, intussusception, or rupture. Long-term infection causes malnutrition, anemia, and low immunity; heavy infection can press nerves and cause spasms. Use praziquantel and add nutrition.
Why does a dog lick the wall?
Licking walls may come from lacking micronutrients causing pica, leading to licking or chewing foreign objects; internal parasites or digestive issues and restlessness can also cause it.