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My dog vomited dog-food-like stuff yesterday, then refused food, ate once at noon, then refused, vomited yellow fluid at night, then water, and had diarrhea this morning and won’t eat
This may be a digestive problem: indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites, foreign-body blockage, or distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, or other infection. See a vet soon. If not, briefly withhold food and water, then feed small frequent easily digested soft meals, and watch symptoms; give pet anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, and antidiarrheal per the vet's guidance.
Why does my dog keep vomiting yellow fluid with white foam?
There are many causes of vomiting; if yellow fluid and foam persist with low energy and appetite, see a vet to find the cause first. Common causes include prolonged hunger (excess stomach acid and bile), swallowed indigestible objects, bacterial gastroenteritis, infectious disease like distemper or parvovirus, liver disease, food-change upset, and others like poisoning, parasites, or stomach tumors.
My dog started a dry cough around 5 to 6 pm and it worsened, but was lively before; it stays in a hot factory by day and an AC room at night — could it be a cold? I also overfed it and the stool is loose
The dog may have an upper respiratory infection from bacteria or the big temperature swing between the hot factory and the AC room. Cough can also signal asthma, pneumonia, or other viral airway disease; a cold is a symptom, not a disease. Try a pet cough/anti-inflammatory medicine and keep it warm; see a vet if no improvement.
Why won’t a dog eat?
A dog may refuse food because of illness such as digestive or oral problems, reducing or stopping intake. Environment matters too, so keep the feeding area and bowls clean and odor-free. Bad feeding habits cause pickiness or anorexia, and stress or anxiety also lowers appetite, so find the cause and help accordingly.
For a dog in mid-to-late distemper with low fever, weakness, and mild seizures, what are its chances of survival?
Distemper is a severe viral disease with low cure rate and strong contagion. In mid-to-late or late stage the cure rate is low, around 20 percent. With neurologic signs such as seizures, it is likely mid-to-late stage, and without strong medical support the dog may not last long, though good appetite and active treatment offer a slim hope, often with lifelong aftereffects.
What happens if a dog receives too much IV fluid?
Giving a dog too much IV fluid is dangerous: rapid overhydration can cause pulmonary edema, chronic kidney failure, and high blood pressure. Glucose overload causes vomiting, appetite loss, and restlessness, while overall fluid excess can lead to electrolyte imbalance such as low sodium and low potassium, causing muscle pain and arrhythmia.
What Pets Are Most In Tune with Humans?
Dogs, cats, chinchillas, and sugar gliders are fairly in tune with humans, which is one reason they are so loved. Dogs are loyal and protective; cats, though sometimes aloof, know their owner and may cling.
What Happens If a Dog Eats Low-Quality Dog Food?
Low-quality dog food can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and indigestion, and some contain flavor enhancers and poor additives that lead to picky eating and serious health issues over time. It also lacks nutrition, causing deficiency.
What Happens If a Dog’s Vocal Cords Are Cut?
Cutting a dog's vocal cords is cruel; it harms the body and takes away the dog's voice, causing irritability and depression. A dog's bark also warns the owner of risks, so barking should be solved with training, not surgery.
What Happens If a Male Dog Never Mates?
A male dog that never mates will go into heat periodically, showing roaming, mounting, spraying, and reduced appetite, and during heat its strong territorial drive can harm others. Long-term frustration can also affect its mental health.