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My 9-year-old dog keeps getting pancreatitis—what dog food, diet, and feeding do you recommend?
Pancreatitis is managed mainly through diet: a low-fat, easily digested prescription kibble as staple; avoid high-fat meat; feed small frequent meals on a fixed schedule; daily exercise; and follow the vet's medication and rechecks.
I just bought a dog, about 2-3 months old; since getting home it has been lying still, walks unsteadily, then after drinking water lies down with its eyes open
A new dog lying still and walking unsteadily may be sick (low blood sugar, dehydration), or just insecure in a new home if eating/eliminating normally—let it adjust. Watch for runny nose, vomiting, cough, diarrhea, fever; rule out distemper and parvovirus.
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.
When should a dog start getting rabies vaccinations?
Dogs can get the rabies vaccine after 3 months, usually a week after the infectious-disease vaccine. It lasts one year, so revaccinate about every 11 months.
How can you keep a dog from getting skin disease?
Bathe and brush regularly with pet shampoo to keep skin clean. Feed quality food for balanced nutrition. Deworm regularly to avoid parasite-driven skin disease. Keep the indoor environment clean, removing dust and mites that trigger skin problems.
How can I prevent my dog from getting pancreatitis?
Control diet by avoiding long-term high-fat food and overeating, and exercise daily to control weight. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, or bloody stool and see a vet.
How to keep a white dog from getting dirty?
To keep a white dog clean, maintain home hygiene and vacuum corners, bathe and brush regularly, and avoid muddy or dirty places. Also avoid too-salty food to reduce tear stains.
How to prevent a dog from getting parvovirus?
To prevent parvovirus, make sure your dog completes its full puppy vaccination series and avoids contact with unvaccinated dogs or contaminated areas until fully protected. Keep the living environment clean and disinfect with pet-safe products.
How to prevent a dog from getting pregnant?
In heat, use a dog diaper to block mating; or spay at a vet, watching for infection and adding nutrition. After mating, consider pet emergency contraceptive, but it affects the body, so choose cautiously.
How can I prevent my dog from getting mange (scabies)?
Regular deworming and good environmental hygiene are the most effective ways to prevent mange in dogs. Mange mites are common external parasites spread by contact, so use a preventive containing selamectin, ivermectin, or abamectin and limit time in grass or bushes.