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What is the Schnauzer like as a pet dog
The Schnauzer descends from Poodles and German Wirehaired Pinschers and comes in miniature, standard, and giant sizes. It is friendly, loyal, protective, and makes a fine family pet and guard dog, but needs regular grooming.
Dog ate plastic bag days ago, vomited it same night, then coughs and retches; fed loquat syrup no help; before had similar, fed guigensu; could it be kennel cough? 3 months, good appetite
Night cough/retch may be heart disease, foreign object, or lower respiratory infection. The plastic may not be fully out, causing throat irritation. Prior similar symptoms suggest congenital heart disease with lung fluid. Bronchitis/pneumonia also cause it; kennel cough adds runny nose/fever. Current signs lean to throat object and heart; see a vet.
My dog has a good appetite but convulsions, whimpers at night, is feverish, and hospital treatment failed
Convulsions with a distemper diagnosis mean a very serious, rarely curable condition. Symptomatic treatment with antivirals and neuro drugs prolongs life, but most survivors keep convulsion sequelae.
My dog has no appetite, is lethargic, lies down, has a slight fever and bloody, foul-smelling stool – could it be distemper?
Those signs may come from canine parvovirus or distemper, both serious. See a vet for diagnosis; confirmed parvovirus needs hospitalization with antiviral and supportive care.
My dog ate fine at noon but lost appetite at night and vomited yellow-white fluid – what’s wrong?
Vomiting yellow fluid with no appetite can be gastritis, a virus or food poisoning. Withhold food and water and see a vet soon.
My dog walks okay but sways when standing, drinks water, and has a poor appetite. What could be wrong?
Unsteady standing and poor appetite in a dog can have several causes, including low blood sugar from not eating and mineral deficiencies. If glucose water does not help, a veterinary check is advised.
Why Does a Pet Dog Bite Its Owner?
Common reasons include an unclear hierarchy, personality traits, and being hurt. Establish obedience training, be careful with timid dogs, and avoid touching wounds to prevent reflexive bites.
Dog vomits white clear sticky fluid with foam and is weak with no appetite
Vomiting white sticky foam with low energy can mean gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasites or infectious disease, often from eating something unclean. Withhold food and water and give meds, but persistent vomiting needs a vet.
Is it okay to feed raw lamb liver to a dog with poor appetite?
Raw lamb liver may carry bacteria or parasites and is rich in vitamin A, risking metabolic strain if overfed. For poor appetite, check the dog's health first, then offer cooked meat or tasty toppers like broth. Carrots, pumpkin or apple can also help.
What happens if a pet dog eats rice long-term?
Long-term rice causes imbalance (lacks protein, fat, vitamins, minerals) and poor development; hard to digest, large amounts cause diarrhea, constipation, gas. Rice can be part of the diet but not the main food; feed balanced high-quality kibble.