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How often should a pet dog be walked?
Walking a pet dog 2 to 3 times a day is ideal, but if you are busy, once in the morning and once in the evening works. Adjust duration to the dog's size.
When does a pregnant dog’s appetite increase?
A pregnant dog's appetite grows after half a month, tripling by one month with a bigger belly. Feed more protein and calcium to avoid low blood calcium after birth.
My four-month-old dog has distemper: no appetite, gurgling gut, bloody watery stool, not eating, retching, lethargic. What do I do?
These signs suggest an infectious disease, likely parvo more than distemper. If distemper is confirmed, hospital care is urgent with no guarantee of cure.
How Long Does It Take to Dye a Pet Dog’s Coat?
Dyeing a dog's coat takes about 3 hours, varying with size and coat length. Test for skin sensitivity first; sensitive dogs should not be dyed, and avoid frequent dyeing for health.
My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
My dog has had mushy or muddy diarrhea on and off for a month, sometimes normal; he is 6 years old, energetic with good appetite, and the stool is slightly green
Soft, muddy stools indicate gastrointestinal upset, possibly from overeating, irregular feeding, bacterial infection, or internal parasites. Do not ignore it. Ensure the kibble is well sealed and unspoiled, and feed on a regular schedule.
How to stimulate a dog’s appetite?
If a dog has a poor appetite, try: first, switch flavors of kibble or add high-protein foods like chicken, eggs, beef, or chicken liver. Second, feed on a fixed schedule to avoid over- or under-eating. Also, keep the living environment clean and wash food and water bowls regularly. Finally, provide exercise to aid digestion.
What happens if a pet dog eats onion?
Onion can poison dogs: its disulfide destroys red blood cells, causing hemolytic anemia with fatigue, rapid breathing, pale mucous membranes, jaundice and less urine. It also irritates the gut, causing diarrhea and vomiting. See a vet promptly if symptoms appear.
I was bitten by a pet dog last night and my hand broke and bled; do I must get the vaccine?
If an unfamiliar dog bit you and broke skin with bleeding, get the first rabies shot and watch the dog 10 days; if it is fine, later shots may be skipped. If the dog is vaccinated and indoors, risk is low, but rabies is near 100% fatal, so decide carefully. Wash the wound with water then soap for 15 to 20 minutes and iodine.
My Dog Has a Dry Nose, Low Energy and Poor Appetite but No Fever – Is It a Cold?
These signs need a vet check because many diseases start this way; consider distemper, parvo or corona, or organ disease. A true cold usually causes a wet nose, not dry, and dehydration itself dries the nose.