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My Dog Was Spayed Two Weeks Ago, Now Lethargic, Then Suddenly Raged and Fainted — What’s Wrong?
Sudden raging and fainting may indicate acute encephalitis or epilepsy rather than heart disease. These episodes can become more frequent without treatment.
Why Does a Dog Eat Dirt?
Dogs eat dirt from extreme hunger, missing trace elements, poor nutrition, or gut upset. Missed meals cause hunger-driven eating; lacking minerals causes pica. Find the cause to treat it properly.
How do I remove ticks from my dog?
To remove dog ticks: first, on finding ticks, apply a fipronil-based topical spot-on to kill them, then remove the dead ticks with tweezers. Second, for just one or two ticks, dab alcohol on the tick and mouthparts to paralyze it, then pull it out with tweezers and keep up regular deworming. Finally, regularly clean the dog's bed and activity areas and avoid grassy or wooded places to reduce tick exposure.
What happens if a dog’s mast cell tumor is not removed?
A mast cell tumor is a common skin tumor, usually appearing on a dog's trunk, limbs, and head. Although mast cell tumors are typically benign, leaving them unremoved can lead to several problems. Over time the tumor may gradually grow and compress surrounding tissues and organs, causing pain and discomfort. A tumor that grows too large may rupture or ulcerate and become infected. Some tumors can also metastasize, leading to more serious health issues. Finally, mast cell tumors affect a dog's appearance and can cause skin depression, pigmentation changes, and other skin problems, which may negatively affect the dog's confidence and psychological well-being.
What Symptoms Appear When a Dog Chokes on Its Airway?
A dog that chokes on its airway typically coughs violently and may develop hoarseness, abnormal barking, and breathing difficulty. Severe cases can lead to nasal bleeding or aspiration pneumonia, requiring prompt veterinary care.
What are the symptoms of a dog’s gastroenteritis?
Typical signs are poor appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, belly discomfort, sometimes fever, bad breath, dry mouth, low spirits. It is common, often from indigestion, bacteria, or gut parasites. Prevent by strict diet control and a clean environment with regular cleaning and bathing.
Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog, originally from Iceland and dating to the 17th century, is Iceland's only native breed. Brought by Scandinavian settlers around 874–930 AD, it nearly vanished from a plague but was revived through the efforts of breeders in Iceland and Britain.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large, striking tricolor working dog from Switzerland, bred to pull carts and guard farmsteads in the Alps. Strong yet gentle, it is a brave, reliable, and easily trained companion best suited to spacious homes.
My dog is pregnant but hasn’t been dewormed in over a month and is full of parasites; what can I do, and how much does vet deworming cost?
Deworming is generally not advised during pregnancy; do it before pregnancy. If fleas/ticks are severe, use a vet-recommended topical or a safer product like Revolution; imported combo products cost 80-150 RMB depending on weight. Use only safe, legitimate products and dose by weight.
Dog Anemia: Causes and Treatment
Dogs get anemia just like people, with similar symptoms. Mild anemia may not need medication, but the causes are varied. Here are the causes and ways to treat dog anemia.