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Previously the dog ate a chicken a day; for the past month eats very little and is very low; do not know why
Causes of a German Shepherd's anorexia and low mood include indigestion, parasites, and monotonous diet. Long-term greasy meat burdens the gut.
Let the dog out to play alone; it squeezed through a small backyard gap. It’s fat and struggled. When found it stopped barking; normally very vocal.
A dog that stops barking after playing out may have tired itself or been injured squeezing through; rest and watch. It may also have eaten poison; ensure water and watch for symptoms.
Male dog, trembling a bit, listless, 40 kg; is it too cold, caught a cold?
In cold weather, trembling and lethargy may indeed be from chills. Warm it, give warm water and tasty food, observe 2-3 days; if fever or vomiting appears, see a vet.
Relative’s puppy was bitten by a big dog two days ago; has been holding its front leg bent since, low energy, leg has sensation, no nearby vet, unsure how to handle
After a dog bite, get an X-ray to check for bone injury. If unable to see a vet, keep it resting and clean any wounds; consider a makeshift splint if fracture is suspected.
What does it mean when a dog vomits yellow-white foam
From the photo the vomit is undigested food, mainly from overeating or indigestion. Fast the dog 6-12 hours and give pet probiotics, then watch; feed reasonably and control portions to prevent recurrence.
My 3-year-old female dog had a litter this year; I kept one pup, now she is anorexic, thin, irritable, and distant – is it the puppy
Poor appetite, weight loss, and irritability may be psychological or disease-related. Since mother and pup were separated long ago, a sudden change now is unlikely; watch for illness like parasites or pyometra/ovarian cysts. Improve her environment, give more company and warmth, and see a vet if no improvement.
My dog was caged while I was out; came home to find its nail bent – probably scraped in the crate
A bent nail may come from anxious scratching at the crate. Trim the outer nail with pet clippers avoiding the quick; if bleeding, use styptic powder then antibiotic ointment; keep the crate clean. If it keeps scratching, let it roam a room or add toys.
My dog suddenly stopped coming home, lay outside, hasn’t eaten for 3 days, now has bloody stool and is weak and cold
Blood in stool and anorexia can be poisoning, parasites, or viral disease, but by day 3 it's past the time for induced vomiting, so don't induce. Best to go to a vet; if not, warm it, give glucose-saline, pet antibiotics (amox-clav, bismuth) and probiotics. Tomato-soup-like stool suggests viral infection needing interferon and parvo monoclonal; puppy viral mortality is high, so hospitalization is better.
My dog keeps trembling, fur a bit matted, won’t eat kibble but eats treats
Trembling can be from cold (move to warmth), calcium deficiency (weak legs, cramps - get checked and supplement), or pain from illness (see a vet if other signs).
What happens if a puppy eats hot dog food
Warm food is fine, but very hot food can burn the mouth (ulcers, pain, drooling, appetite loss) and damage the gut lining causing inflammation and diarrhea; high heat also destroys nutrients. Long-term hot food may lower immunity.