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What to do about dog bad breath?
Solutions: brush weekly with dog paste; if unwilling, use mouthwash/chews with antibacterial, deodorizing ingredients. Gut-related breath improves with probiotics and digestible food.
My dog has very bad breath – what medicine?
Bad breath may come from no brushing, retained baby teeth, or poor digestion; find the cause. Check the mouth; bloody drool with low energy suggests ulcers - use antibiotics and oral spray.
Two days ago a hard lump appeared on the head; I thought it was a bug and pulled it off, then it bled. I applied iodine; now it’s starting to pus. What should I do about a pus wound on a dog’s head?
Shave the area, rinse daily with saline or hydrogen peroxide, squeeze out pus, then disinfect with iodine and apply pet wound medication. For heavy pus, see a vet for anti-inflammatory injections.
My dog hasn’t been eating well these days, then vomits yellow fluid and yellow foam, and has soft, loose stools.
Vomiting yellow fluid and loose stools may indicate gastroenteritis or gastric ulcers; unvaccinated dogs could have a viral disease. Use broad-spectrum antibiotics, anti-diarrhea and anti-vomiting meds, and probiotics; see a vet if no relief.
My dog has been home for over a week and barely eats, only drinking water – what could be wrong?
A newly arrived dog may lose its appetite because it feels uneasy in an unfamiliar environment. If poor appetite persists for a week, a health issue such as digestive discomfort should be considered. Offer different foods to test its interest and watch its energy and stool; if it refuses everything, see a vet.
How do I tell if my dog has a cold?
Watch for low energy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine; see a vet if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
My dog’s skin is red and itchy; the vet said eczema but the medication isn’t helping — what should I do?
According to the dog's lab report, it is a coccal (bacterial) infection. Cocci are bacteria that proliferate when the environment harbors many bacteria and the dog's skin resistance is weak.
My dog vomits right after waking up
There are many causes of vomiting in dogs, including gastrointestinal problems, internal parasite infection, and viral diseases. Mild cases can be managed with pet probiotics, while severe vomiting needs a veterinary checkup.
My dog has a bit of diarrhea but is still in good spirits and eating
Diarrhea with good spirits and normal eating is usually diet, indigestion, or parasites. Withhold food briefly and give probiotics; see a vet if no relief. Feed on a schedule and slow the eating pace.
Why does a dog gain weight after neutering?
Weight gain after neutering comes from changed hormone levels affecting metabolism and appetite; hormones can raise appetite while slower metabolism stores more fat. Not all dogs gain weight; some stay slim with good care. To avoid it, adjust the diet and give proper exercise.