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How long does car sickness last in dogs?
Usually resolves within 24 hours. Signs: low spirit, panic, vomiting, restlessness, rapid breathing. Stop and let it into open air. Mild cases improve in 1-2 hours; severe with vomiting may take until next day.
No pet hospital in the hometown; what medicine to relieve first?
Small belly bumps are usually superficial pyoderma or eczema from dampness. Rinse with saline, clean pustules, disinfect with diluted peroxide or iodine, apply Pipute spray and zinc oxide twice daily. Oral antibiotics or medicated baths help; collar on; disinfect the environment.
Dog can’t urinate, only drips.
Causes: 1) urinary disease - infection (amoxicillin-clavulanate or cephalexin, then hydrochlorothiazide); if still blocked, stones need X-ray/hospital. 2) slow metabolism - exercise more. 3) low water - soak kibble, give light diuretic foods, ensure water.
What happens if a dog has internal heat (heatiness)?
Signs: red conjunctiva, heavy tear stains, eye gunk, dry nose, bad breath; some get soft stool or constipation. Give more water, fruits/veggies, probiotics or honey for constipation. Avoid too much meat or strong flavors.
What happens with a dog’s pyloric edema?
Signs: low appetite, thinness, bloating, poor digestion, occasional vomiting, bad breath. Caused by inflammation and diet - use antibiotics, light diet. Severe vomiting with no eating needs hospital fluids for dehydration.
How long does a dog stay asleep after anesthesia?
Sleep time depends on dose, type, and condition. Light anesthesia wakes in about half an hour, but full awareness may take 2 hours. Gut motility drops, so feed after 12 hours, water after 8.
Dog has had brown ear discharge for years, one ear healed, the other won’t; suddenly today barking, spinning, dripping urine, then calm, possibly vestibular syndrome or stroke?
Long ear infection with these signs resembles vestibular syndrome, also from middle/inner ear infection, drug toxicity, trauma, tumor, hypothyroidism. Signs: falling, head tilt, nystagmus, drifting, circling. See a vet for antibiotics/steroids and vitamins.
My dog accidentally ate a piece of chocolate; I didn’t know what to do and gave it lots of water. Online said water doesn’t detox, soapy water does, but I didn’t make it in time. What can I do now?
Don't panic - some chocolates are cocoa-butter-substitute and harmless. Check the wrapper for theobromine and caffeine, the only ingredients that harm the nervous system. If present, induce vomiting with diluted soapy water or hydrogen peroxide, then rush to the hospital to pump the stomach.
Can a Doberman puppy be fed only dog food?
Whether a Doberman puppy can be fed only dog food depends on its age. Under 45-60 days, do not feed kibble; without mother's milk, prepare pet goat milk formula and feed every 2-3 hours. Over 45 days, puppy food alone is fine, preferably softened.
How long does a can of dog food last?
An opened can spoils fast and should be eaten within 3 days. Puppies over 3 months can have some mixed into kibble; its strong smell boosts appetite but avoid overfeeding to prevent pickiness. Seal and refrigerate leftovers, finishing within 3 days.