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How is RedDog hairball paste?
RedDog hairball paste helps pass hairballs and is free of hydrogenated oil, mineral oil and artificial attractants, so fairly safe. But its ingredient list is vague, and the milk powder may upset lactose-intolerant cats' stomachs.
What happens if a dog eats wall plaster?
Plaster is cement and lime, hard to digest, and can cause indigestion or bowel blockage with diarrhea, constipation or appetite loss. Its powder irritates the mouth, and grit can scratch the esophagus and gut, causing inflammation and pain.
How is Navarch dog food for a Bichon?
Navarch is an established Chinese brand with breed-specific lines. The six-meat freeze-dried line for Bichons is ~85% animal ingredients and grain-free, fairly low-allergy and good value. But some lines use mostly meat meal and grain and risk allergies, so check formulas.
What if I bathe my dog too often?
Too-frequent baths strip the skin's oil barrier, causing dryness, dandruff, itching or allergies, and roughen the coat. Weak dogs may also catch colds with sneezing and appetite loss. Bathe moderately.
How good is it to give a dog domestic (Chinese) vaccines?
Domestic vaccines are a solid choice, well regulated for quality and safety, covering distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus and rabies. Puppies start at 2 months with three shots 21-28 days apart, rabies at 3 months, then yearly.
What do you think of IRIS dog canned food?
IRIS is a Japanese household-goods maker whose pet line's maturity is questionable; its cans are usually domestically OEM'd. The ingredient list shows low nutrition, with added grains, starch, and carrageenan and low protein, so overall value is low.
I found an extra tooth on my dog’s right side — what does it mean and what should I do?
From the photo, the puppy's baby tooth has not fallen out while the adult tooth has come in — a 'double row of teeth.' If baby teeth remain after 6 months, have them extracted at a vet. During teething, provide extra calcium; otherwise a calcium deficit easily causes double rows, affecting appetite or causing bad breath and tartar.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis in dogs?
Dog hepatitis symptoms include lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowed skin, weakness, difficulty standing, increased drinking and urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treat under a vet's guidance to avoid cirrhosis. Hepatitis is acute or chronic; chronic progresses slowly and may start with only poor spirits or reduced appetite before worsening.
My dog is sniffling, possibly chilled — ate this morning, drank at noon, now refuses food and wants to sleep, even when I pry its mouth open. I suspect a cold and gave a quarter dose of compound isatis root powder; now asleep and sneezing less. Stools were broken this morning and noon. What should I do?
Based on your description, the sneezing, loss of appetite, and sleepiness may be a cold. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine such as Punoshu and doxycycline hydrochloride tablets, then watch for improvement. If symptoms persist or worsen, take the dog to a veterinary hospital for examination and treatment.
How do I clean a dog’s ears?
Steps to clean a dog's ears: first prepare cleaner, ear wash, and cotton swabs, and gently pet the ears to keep the dog calm. Then hold the ear, lift the flap to open the canal, pour in cleaner, and massage the ear base for ten seconds to a minute so the solution softens wax. Release the head to let the dog shake out the excess, then wipe clean with cotton swabs and tissue.