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Why does my dog eat plastic bags?
Common reasons: attracted by the smell and curious; stress relief by chewing; a lack of trace elements causing pica (eating odd things); or teething itch. Judge the cause from the situation and help accordingly.
Why are dogs afraid of firecracker sounds?
A dog's fear of firecrackers is closely tied to its keen hearing; dogs pick up high-frequency sounds humans cannot, and the blast strongly stimulates their ears, causing discomfort and fear. Dogs also often fear thunder and gunshots, so move them away before fireworks start.
Why do dogs like to hide food?
Hiding food is instinct—ancestors buried it to avoid theft and shortage. Insecurity/stress triggers it for safety. It's natural; give enough food/water and love/security to reduce it.
Why does my dog cry?
Dogs may cry when excited, distressed, fed too-salty food, or punished. They may cry from joy, from sadness or loneliness when unwell and alone, or from grievance or fear after punishment. Salty food can also cause uncontrolled tearing.
My dog keeps vomiting, won’t eat, walks unsteadily, is listless, and visibly thin.
Persistent vomiting and not eating can cause low blood sugar and dehydrating shock, leading to unsteady walking, malnutrition, hind-limb weakness, and weight loss. IV fluids with glucose and electrolytes are needed, then treat the underlying cause. Causes include gastroenteritis, infectious disease, parasites, cold, stress, organ injury, or poisoning.
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.
My dog has been home less than ten hours, vomits after drinking water, low energy, sleeps constantly
Vomiting, sleepiness, and low energy soon after arriving can be stress from the new environment (add probiotics, adapt in about a week), or from long transport (improves next day), or infectious disease and parasites — many sold dogs are sick. If vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and poor appetite persist, get tested for parvovirus, distemper, coronavirus, and parasites.
Why won’t a dog eat?
A dog may refuse food because of illness such as digestive or oral problems, reducing or stopping intake. Environment matters too, so keep the feeding area and bowls clean and odor-free. Bad feeding habits cause pickiness or anorexia, and stress or anxiety also lowers appetite, so find the cause and help accordingly.
What happens if a dog has high blood pressure?
Signs: lethargy, poor appetite, bloodshot eyes, weakness; severe cases show seizures, ataxia, heart failure. Normal carotid pressure ~108–189/75–122 mmHg; a high reading may be stress. Chronic hypertension (from obesity, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure) risks heart disease, glaucoma, stroke, vasculitis, clots.
Why shouldn’t you pet a guide dog?
Guide dogs have a working job; petting them while working breaks concentration and disrupts their task. Touching can stress them or make them run, endangering the blind handler; strangers may even be bitten. Don't pet them casually, especially on duty.