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My dog won’t eat, has a swollen belly, is weak and listless, sleeps all day, and has slightly red eyes – what’s wrong?
A swollen belly can come from pregnancy, gas/indigestion, or ascites. Given days of poor appetite, weakness, and lethargy, ascites is more likely - the belly feels soft with a water-slosh sound. Causes include cardiac, hepatic, or low-protein issues; see a vet.
Why Is My Dog’s Jaw Chattering?
A dog's teeth may chatter from cold or anxiety — the two most common causes — or from oral pain, gastrointestinal disease, or neurological problems. Warm and comfort a cold or scared dog, and see a vet promptly if disease is the likely cause.
When does a female dog go into heat?
Females usually start at 6-8 months, then heat once each spring (Feb-Apr) and autumn (Sep-Nov), about 6 months apart. Signs: sensitive/irritable, less appetite, excited, more active, louder bark, bright eyes; the vulva swells and dark-red discharge appears. Keep the area clean to avoid infection; a dog diaper prevents accidental pregnancy from stray males.
Why does my dog make pig-like snorting and grunting sounds?
A dog making pig-like snorting can have several causes. Short-nosed breeds have narrow nasal passages, so snoring, panting, drooling, and snorting are normal, just keep air quality good. Dogs also grunt when fawning for attention, so play or walk with them. Pain, injury, infection, fever, or respiratory illness can also cause such moans; if spirits or appetite drop, see a vet.
Why Do Dogs Get Hiccups?
Dog hiccups are usually harmless - caused by eating too fast, gassy food, stress, or a chill - but frequent hiccups with other symptoms can signal illness. A slow-feed bowl, water, and a calm environment usually settle them.
Why are my dog’s eyes red and swollen with yellow pus-like discharge?
Likely conjunctivitis or keratitis from bacterial or viral infection — see a vet. If only red and swollen with no other signs, it's usually bacterial (injury, irritant, ingrown lash); antibiotic drops and orals cure it. With cough, low appetite, lethargy, suspect respiratory infection or distemper — get care now.
What to Do About Worn Dog Teeth
Dog teeth wear naturally with age and faster from hard food, constant chewing on tough items, or impact. Manage it with a softer, balanced diet, regular brushing, and veterinary checkups; severe wear that hurts eating may need professional cleaning, repair, or extraction.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Ears Smell Bad
A smelly dog ear is usually caused by wax buildup, infection, ear mites, improper bathing, or a salty diet. Clean gently with a pet ear solution, keep the ears dry after baths, and watch for redness, discharge, or head-shaking that warrants a vet visit.
Why is the white of my dog’s eye red?
Red eye whites can come from injury, irritants (dust, bugs, fur), or salty food ('heat'). Use pet eye drops; if it doesn't improve, see a vet. Severe trauma can cause corneal ulcers.
What are the symptoms of parvovirus infection in dogs?
Parvo causes loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, arched back, yellow urine, pale gums, and low blood sugar; severe cases dehydrate or go into shock. Treatment uses immune serum, antibiotics, and fluid replacement.