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My dog was bitten by a bigger dog on the chest and hind leg; it hurt to walk and to touch at first but later could be touched; how do I tell if a bone is hurt?
Being bitten and limping is serious; see a vet to catch hidden problems. Clean and disinfect the wound with saline or iodine, bandage if bleeding, and get a rabies shot if unvaccinated. Walking difficulty also warrants an exam.
Why do dogs need vaccines?
Vaccines prevent common, harmful infectious diseases; they build immunity and antibodies. Common: rabies, distemper, parvovirus—prevent severe/fatal disease and cross-infection. Regular vaccination is key to health.
Is this puppy having a rabies outbreak? Please see the video.
There is no video content here, and a single video alone cannot confirm whether a dog has rabies. To diagnose rabies, you can make a preliminary judgment from clinical signs and further analyze antibody titers in the dog's cerebrospinal fluid.
My dog was bitten by a neighbor’s dog; after getting a vaccine at the clinic it was lethargic with rapid panting all evening, but not afraid of water or light — please explain
Lethargy and rapid panting after a bite can be from a severe wound infection causing pain, or from the vaccine. Vaccinating an injured dog is not ideal and can lower immunity; mild vaccine reactions like low fever and poor appetite are normal, but breathing difficulty with a wound may need a check. Severe allergy (facial swelling, hives, shock) needs urgent desensitization, and a bite by a stray raises rabies risk, so see a vet and observe 30 minutes post-vaccine.
Why do dogs get acute encephalitis?
Acute encephalitis in dogs is usually caused by viral, parasite, bacterial, or fungal infection; for example, canine distemper or rabies virus can lead to it secondarily. It may also be a primary genetic issue such as nerve damage or incomplete nerve development. Treatment is urgent and must start promptly.
What documents are needed to register a dog license?
To register a dog license, prepare the household register, ID, proof of dog ownership, the dog's vaccination certificate, and four photos of the dog. Then apply at the local subdistrict office, fill in the registration form, get neighborhood committee sign-off and a responsibility agreement, and finally have the dog health-checked, rabies-vaccinated, microchipped, and receive the immunization certificate.
Why do dogs bite people?
Dogs bite for many reasons: self-defense when threatened or scared, protecting territory or possessions, protecting owner or pups, unmet teething need (itchy gums), food guarding, or rabies. Find the specific cause from the situation.
Why shouldn’t pregnant women keep dogs?
Dogs can carry pathogens like Toxoplasma and rabies virus, and contact may infect a pregnant woman, risking fetal deformity. If the dog is healthy and the woman avoids urine and feces, the risk is minimal.
How long is a dog’s immunity valid?
A dog's immunity lasts only one year, so get annual booster shots at the clinic. Two vaccines are needed: one for infectious disease and the rabies vaccine, since some diseases are zoonotic.
How long does a dog vaccine stay effective?
A dog vaccine remains effective for only about 11 months, after which the dog must be revaccinated to boost immunity. There are vaccines against infectious disease and against rabies, each given on its own schedule.