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How long does dog cryptorchid removal surgery take?
Cryptorchid removal surgery in dogs takes about 20-40 minutes. The vet will first administer anesthesia, and since its effects may linger after the operation, the dog usually needs some rest.
My dog went to the bathroom, lay on a blanket, and later could not move but was still breathing. What happened?
The dog may be experiencing limb weakness or full paralysis. Check for injuries and monitor breathing, heart rate, and temperature, and keep it warm if hypothermic.
How long does car sickness last in dogs?
Usually resolves within 24 hours. Signs: low spirit, panic, vomiting, restlessness, rapid breathing. Stop and let it into open air. Mild cases improve in 1-2 hours; severe with vomiting may take until next day.
2-year-old spayed French Bulldog, suddenly blind in early January; before blindness hit her chin falling off a bed. Eye pressure and retina were fine, no MRI; glaucoma drops and eye-inflammation meds for a month, still blind. Could it be hydrocephalus? Will ignoring it risk life?
Dog blindness has many causes; if eye exams rule out eye disease and retinal nerve issues, brain tumor or pressure, even clotting disorders causing intraocular bleeding and blindness are possible. Thorough eye and body exams find the cause early.
1.5-year-old Golden Retriever hit by a car; the car is wrecked but the dog is fine and lively – could there be internal injury?
Dog blindness has many causes; if eye exams rule out eye disease and retinal nerve issues, brain tumor or pressure, even clotting disorders causing intraocular bleeding and blindness are possible. Thorough eye and body exams find the cause early.
What happens with a dog’s concussion?
Concussion causes unsteady standing, confusion, drooling, vomiting; severe cases coma. Mild cases recover after rest; severe may die quickly. After a head blow with such signs, go to a hospital without jostling.
What happens if a dog overexercises?
Overexercise damages joints and, over time, hinders bone development causing deformity or dislocation. It also burdens the heart and lungs. Limit exercise, let the dog rest, ensure airflow and nutrition; small breeds like Poodles, Chihuahuas and Poms should avoid intense activity.
What happens if a dog is scared into an irregular heartbeat?
A scared dog with irregular heartbeat breathes rapidly and, if severe, may suffer cardiac arrest. Move it to a quiet place and comfort it. Fear also lowers immunity, letting bacteria or viruses cause GI or cold symptoms, so watch closely and treat any abnormality.
What happens when a dog is bored?
Long boredom causes bad behavior like chewing furniture, shoes, barking and inappropriate elimination. It can also cause a negative mood, losing interest in the owner or other dogs.
My dog vomited once in the morning and then ate nothing, only drank water and was inactive, lying down for two days. I also hit it a few days ago and the next day its front left leg went lame. Is it a fracture? It does not cry when I touch the leg.
First find the cause of the vomiting. A single vomit with no other gut symptoms may not be digestive disease; check whether hitting it caused pain.