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My dog sleeps a lot, will not eat or drink, and has soft stool – what’s wrong?
Lethargy, no appetite and soft stool can be enteritis, parasites or a virus. Try probiotics; see a vet if it worsens.
What happens if a person eats dog hair?
Accidentally eating dog hair usually passes through harmlessly with food waste, but if the dog is dirty, pathogens like eggs can develop in the gut. Regular deworming and cleaning up hair help avoid it.
My dog foamed, then vomited yellow fluid, and has not eaten or drunk for two days – what’s wrong?
This may be distemper, parvovirus, acute gastritis or pancreatitis. If vaccinated, rule out infection; try pet anti-emetics and probiotics, and see a vet if no better.
My dog vomited undigested yellowish food and has blood in its stool – what’s wrong?
Vomiting undigested food with bloody stool suggests enteritis or parasites, and possibly parvovirus. See a vet; if delayed, use pet broad-spectrum meds at home.
What happens if a dog has a uterine infection?
A uterine infection (metritis) is inflammation of the uterine lining, usually caused by bacteria, viruses or other pathogens entering the uterus. Signs include abdominal discomfort, fever, poor appetite and lethargy, and in serious cases a foul-smelling discharge from the vulva.
What happens if a dog is infected with coccidia?
Coccidia infect the gut lining, causing vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, weight loss, and anemia; long diarrhea harms growth and dehydrates, and weak puppies can die. See a vet.
How can I prevent a dog from getting skin disease?
Prevent skin disease with a clean environment, balanced diet plus lecithin and B vitamins, regular skin checks, pet-safe bathing and thorough drying, and routine deworming.
My dog had two loose stools, was not fed since purchase, the owner said it may be chilled, but it smells fishy. Could it be parvo?
Watery diarrhea may be indigestion, chill, or parasites, but parvo is possible. Try pet anti-inflammatory and probiotic meds, and use a parvo test strip; bloody tomato-like stool means urgent vet care.
What happens if a dog chokes on paper?
Paper stuck in the throat or windpipe can cause choking and death in minutes; in the esophagus or gut it causes vomiting and pain needing a vet. A small soft amount may pass naturally.
How can I tell a dog is not a ‘week dog’ (sick puppy)?
Sick 'week dogs' are sold at roadsides or online, carry acute infections like distemper or parvo with lethargy and vomiting, and may be stimulant-injected with eye/nose discharge and dirty rear. Buy from reputable sources.