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My dog has incontinence, body convulsions, then stiffness, then more convulsions
Incontinence, convulsions, and limb stiffness in a dog can have several causes, one being an epileptic seizure. Take the dog to the vet promptly. Other causes include poisoning and neurologic diseases such as encephalitis, meningitis, and spinal disease, all needing veterinary examination.
What is the difference between dog fleas and cat fleas?
Dog and cat fleas differ in appearance (cat fleas are smaller and dark brown to black; dog fleas larger and reddish brown to yellow brown), host preference (cat fleas on cats, dog fleas on dogs), breeding season (cat fleas in spring and summer, dog fleas year-round), and diseases spread (cat fleas spread brucellosis and typhoid; dog fleas spread tapeworm and plague).
What happens if a Golden Retriever gets too little exercise?
Golden Retrievers are very active and need enough exercise. Long-term lack of exercise causes anxiety and bad behaviors like destroying things and barking, leads to obesity and higher risk of joint disease, diabetes, and heart disease, and can cause muscle loss and weakness, so walk it daily or play at home.
What happens if a Golden Retriever drinks too little water?
Too little water makes a Golden Retriever's stool hard and dry, causing constipation, abdominal pain, and reduced defecation. It also concentrates urine and raises the risk of urinary disease such as urethritis, bladder stones, and nephritis, and in heat can lead to heatstroke and dehydration, so ensure ample water.
What happens if a dog drinks tea?
A few teas such as barley, honeysuckle, and dandelion tea are safe for dogs, but black, green, and pu-erh teas can poison them in excess because caffeine and theophylline stimulate the nervous and cardiovascular systems, causing rapid heartbeat, panting, thirst, diarrhea, and vomiting. Tannins can also upset the stomach, so watch for symptoms and see a vet if needed.
What Are the Characteristics of Parrots?
Parrots have their own traits. They are highly intelligent birds that can mimic human speech and learn simple phrases, with strong memory and problem-solving ability, and they are social, living in groups.
What Happens If You Hit a Kitten When It Acts Aggressive?
Hitting a kitten not only fails to solve the problem but makes it more fearful and anxious, worsening its behavior. The aggression may come from fear or discomfort, so provide a calm environment, food, water, and use catnip or pheromone spray to soothe it.
How to Change the Water in a Fish Tank?
To change fish-tank water: first prepare a clean bucket of water and leave it in the sun for 2 to 3 days so the chlorine dissipates. Then turn off the filter and heater, remove decorations and fish, and clean the tank.
Eyes Are Red and Swollen, but Appetite Is Normal, the Cat Is Active, Nose Is Wet, No Fever
Red, swollen eyes with a wet nose are likely conjunctivitis from bacterial or viral infection. Clean the eye discharge and use a pet eye drop with neomycin or lysozyme, applying four to six times daily.
What Happens If a Golden Retriever Eats Salt Often?
A Golden Retriever that eats too much salt frequently can develop kidney problems such as nephritis or kidney stones, causing frequent urination, urgency, and blood in the urine, which can be life-threatening. Excess salt also raises blood pressure and heart-disease risk.