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When will a digging dog give birth?
Pregnant dogs usually dig a few hours before delivery and typically start labor 5-6 hours after digging. Prepare a warm, quiet whelping area and items (scissors, heating pad, thread, iodine, tissue); have food and water ready for after birth.
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.
What does a pure black-back Kunming dog look like?
A pure black-back dog typically has a black back and tan belly, a large head, broad face, short thick muzzle, and wide-set ears. Dark brown eyes, thick neck, strong limbs, and a stocky body. Fierce and combative, easily excited. The Kunming dog is alert, protective, good at tracking and searching, and often used as a police dog.
My dog is over 20 days postpartum; after a bath today she became weak, can’t stand, has discharge, and is breathing rapidly.
Based on your description, these signs appearing around day 20 postpartum—still during lactation—most likely indicate postpartum fever and eclampsia, a serious metabolic disease of hypocalcemia caused by massive calcium loss after delivery, with overexcited motor nerves causing muscle tetanus.
Why do dogs eat wall plaster?
Dogs eat wall plaster from long-term single diet boredom, trying other things; or to get the owner's attention, which should be corrected; or from pica due to lacking trace elements, needing supplementation.
The Area Around My Dog’s Mouth Is Red, Losing Fur, and Seems a Bit Suppurating
Red rash, hair loss, and pus near a dog's lips are likely fungal infection or mixed fungal-bacterial skin disease; a vet scrape and stain help confirm. Lip-area skin disease needs oral meds to avoid licking toxicity.
How can I tell if my dog has mites?
Mites are invisible parasites on soft skin. Types: sarcoptic mites cause itching, hair loss, redness, eczema; demodectic mites cause hair loss, thickened skin, pyoderma with little itch. Get a skin scrape; treat with selamectin/ivermectin and antibacterial spray.
Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
Dogs eat grass for several reasons: to ease indigestion, to fill a nutrient gap (pica from missing minerals), to expel swallowed objects, or to self-clean the stomach. Occasional grass eating is normal, but frequent pica points to a diet fix needed.
Does Your Dog Have ‘Athlete’s Foot’? It May Be Interdigital Dermatitis!
If your dog's toes are red, licking paws often, and smell strong, watch out—it may be interdigital dermatitis. Many owners don't know it. Our team explains its cause, signs, and treatment.
Why Dogs Chew Slippers and How to Stop It
Dogs chew slippers for clear reasons: teething, attraction to your scent, curiosity, or a mineral deficiency (pica). Match the fix to the cause - provide chew toys, spend more time with your dog, secure forbidden items, and correct the diet.