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My dog hasn’t eaten for a day, drank a little water and threw it up, and is vomiting yellow fluid.
Not eating and vomiting yellow fluid may be gastritis, or if unvaccinated, distemper or parvovirus. Get a vet check for those viruses. If it's gastritis, use dog-specific antiemetics and probiotics. If distemper or parvo is confirmed, have a vet treat it — these are dangerous and quickly fatal without treatment.
My puppy was bitten by a large pet Golden Retriever and now won’t let anyone near it, stays still, and keeps licking the wound.
After a dog bite, check the injury; if the wound is obvious or bleeding, clean it with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply antibacterial ointment to speed healing. Keep an Elizabethan collar on until healed to prevent licking and infection. A large wound may need stitches at the vet.
What is a brindle Bulldog like in fights?
The brindle Bulldog is a strong, brave, and highly aggressive breed originally bred in Britain for bull-baiting. It is very aggressive toward other dogs, especially same-sex ones. Owners should provide early socialization and obedience training so it lives peacefully with others and obeys commands; seek a professional trainer if aggression appears.
Started vomiting yesterday, poor appetite, stool firm then loose with a foul smell, temperature 39.8°C.
Based on your description — vomiting, poor appetite, fever, diarrhea — these are typical signs of distemper, possibly an infection. Test with a canine distemper strip; if both C and T lines turn red or purple, the dog is infected. Distemper is highly contagious with over 80% mortality, so see a vet urgently.
What happens when a dog smells blood?
A dog's sense of smell is extremely keen. On smelling blood it may act excited, curious, or wary, and a hungry dog may even try to eat the source. Smelling blood is usually harmless, but avoid letting it lick blood, since it may contain bacteria or viruses.
What happens with a food-guarding / resource-guarding dog?
Food guarding is a normal instinct, especially when food is scarce or the dog feels threatened, but at home it can lead to aggression toward people and other pets. Feed on a schedule, build trust, and train with "no" and "ok" cues so the dog learns to wait for permission.
What happens when a dog has inflamed tonsils?
A dog with tonsillitis usually shows throat pain, coughing, drooling, poor appetite, difficulty breathing, and bad breath, and may develop a fever. Untreated, it can worsen and cause complications, so see a vet. Treatment typically includes oral or injected antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and painkillers.
What happens when a dog is given away to someone else?
What happens after a dog is rehomed depends on the new owner's care, the dog's personality, and the situation. Outgoing young dogs may adapt quickly, while timid, sensitive dogs may become anxious and show loss of appetite or accidents. An inexperienced, impatient owner can cause more serious problems.
What does blood in urine and refusal to eat mean in a dog?
Blood in urine has several causes; most are urinary - urethritis, cystitis, kidney issues, stones, tumors - or trauma from impact. Poisoning causing hemolysis (onions, leeks, rat poison) also does it, as do blood parasites from ticks (babesia, anaplasma, Lyme). Mild urethritis keeps spirits and appetite, so observe with antibiotics; with lethargy, fever, or anorexia, see a vet to avoid worsening.
How do you get a dog to recognize its own bed?
To teach a dog its bed: prepare a comfortable, warm, dry bed; when it wants to rest, guide it in, starting with favorite snacks nearby to lure it. Lead it to the bed at fixed times to build habit, rewarding with food or toys when it enters. After it adapts, reduce snacks to praise and petting, and move the bed to strengthen recognition.