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My dog may have eaten a pig joint bone outside; how can I tell?
Bones do not always harm a dog. Watch appetite, stools, and energy; if it shows vomiting or diarrhea and you suspect a bone, get an X-ray to check for foreign objects.
My dog is lethargic, not eating, and has diarrhea
Lethargy, anorexia, and diarrhea in dogs can come from gastroenteritis, indigestion, parasites, or infectious disease. Fast briefly and use broad-spectrum antibiotics and probiotics; see a vet if no improvement.
My dog ate bone, vomited, then had diarrhea with blood for a day
Bone ingestion causing vomit, diarrhea, and blood may mean digestive tract injury or obstruction since dogs cannot digest bone. Treatment includes antibiotics, hemostatics, antiemetics, and surgery if blocked.
My dog has diarrhea, wants to vomit, and sneezes
Diarrhea, vomiting, and sneezing mainly suggest a cold, allergy, or infectious disease. A cold needs warmth and cold medicine; allergies need vet allergy testing; distemper or parvo need a vet.
My dog had diarrhea, got better, then relapsed after food
Recurrent diarrhea with egg-drop-like stools suggests indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites, or parvovirus. Fast and use probiotics; if unvaccinated, see a vet promptly.
My dog vomited white phlegm-like fluid and has white diarrhea
White vomit and white diarrhea may come from bad diet, indigestion, parasites, or other disease. Fast for a day, give pet probiotics, and see a vet if it continues.
My dog keeps dry-coughing and retching but is otherwise normal
A dry cough and retch with normal appetite and energy may come from irritants, respiratory infection, or other disease. Move it to a clean, odor-free space and see a vet if it continues.
Diarrhea in Dogs
There are many causes of diarrhea in dogs, including indigestion, gastroenteritis, intestinal parasite infection, and parvovirus infection, so the right treatment depends on the cause. If your dog stays active and eats normally, the diarrhea is most likely diet-related.
I walked my dog in drizzle, now it lies down and moves slowly; was it chilled?
After cold exposure the dog may have a respiratory infection with low spirits, fast breathing, dry nose. Give pet medicine with doxycycline or azithromycin; see a vet if no relief.
What is a dog that catches mice like?
Mouser dogs are smart with strong hunting and guarding skills, but may attack small pets, so socialize them early. Rats carry germs like parasites and salmonella; watch for odd reactions after a catch.