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How to Prevent Car Sickness in Dogs
Many dogs get carsick, but the problem eases with gradual training: lure the dog into the car, take short smooth rides with fresh air, and build up distance. For stubborn cases, give a pet motion-sickness remedy and limit food before travel. If sickness hits, stop for fresh air and clean up gently—and don't take unwell or pregnant dogs on long trips.
Why a Dog Keeps Sleeping After Deworming Medicine
Deworming does not make a dog sleepy. Deworming medicine irritates the gastrointestinal tract, especially when the gut is unhealthy or the dose is too large, worsening irritation and causing diarrhea, vomiting, etc. If these abnormalities appear, take the dog to a pet hospital for examination and treatment promptly. Many reasons cause dog lethargy, such as drug poisoning or other serious diseases; also watch for other symptoms.
What to Do When a Dog Vomits
More and more people keep dogs now, and during dog keeping, dog owners surely encounter vomiting. So what should owners do? Below we introduce how to handle dog vomiting.
Dog Bloody Stool and Vomiting
A dog's bloody stool and vomiting are usually caused by unclean food, gastroenteritis, parasites, and other viral diseases. First, after a dog is infected with internal parasites it will have bloody stool, and parasite migration causes vomiting-suggest emergency internal deworming and probiotics to regulate the gut. Second, after a virus infection the dog shows bloody stool, vomiting, lethargy, and reduced appetite.
Dog Vomiting Yellow Foamy Water
Puppies often vomit yellow water, usually because the dog has not eaten for a long time, so it vomits bile and air from the stomach. If the owner has not fed the dog for too long, give a small amount of liquid food first to avoid a second vomiting from sudden eating. If appetite disorder is from some physical abnormality, take the dog to a pet hospital for relevant checks and treatment.
What to Do When a Dog Eats Bad Food and Gets Diarrhea
Many dogs are greedy; if the owner is not careful, the dog will eat random things and accidentally eat bad food. Generally, causes of a dog eating bad food include unclean diet, irregular diet, or overeating and indigestion, and in severe cases enteritis. The owner should first see which cause triggered the diarrhea, then take corresponding measures.
How to Deal With Polyps on a Dog’s Eye (Cherry Eye)
The polyp on a dog's eye refers to the dog's third eyelid gland prolapse, also called cherry eye. Many owners are startled to suddenly find a red lump in the dog's eye, but there is no need to panic-it is a very common minor issue in dogs. Below we explain the treatment for a dog's eye polyps.
The 8 ‘Losses’ of Dog Ownership
Before a dog, you dream of happiness. But many never thought: chewed sofa, dog hair everywhere, single socks, even a hospital trip from a slip-up - or yours.
What Happens If a Dog Gets Aspergillus Mold
Today we learn the harm Aspergillus mold does to people and pets.
What to Do When a Dog Has Diarrhea After a Food Change
Diarrhea when switching dog food is mainly because the dog's intestines temporarily cannot accept the new food. In addition, the owner needs to judge the dog's mental state and eating condition, because diarrhea from a food change generally does not show lethargy or loss of appetite; if other symptoms appear, seek veterinary care promptly.